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Understanding Infill Development: Revitalizing Urban Spaces

Updated on January 13, 2025 by Jason Somers

Infill development, it’s a process that involves constructing buildings or other types of facilities on land that is unused or underutilized. The land must be […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Construction

California’s Density Bonus Law: Incentives for Affordable Housing Development

Updated on January 6, 2025 by Jason Somers

In 1979, California passed the Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code §§ 65915-65918) to encourage affordable housing development by offering incentives to developers. This law allows […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Law

Understanding Stormwater Permits in California

Updated on December 30, 2024 by Jason Somers

Stormwater is the runoff that’s produced from rain or snow events. When this precipitation moves over impervious surfaces or land, it will pick up pollutants […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Construction, Jason Somers, Permits

Urban Construction and the Reuse of Open Land for New Development

Updated on December 30, 2024 by Jason Somers

Constructing homes, apartments, office buildings, and city infrastructure in an urban location comes with specific challenges that must be overcome, the primary of which is […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Construction, Jason Somers

What Is Title Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

Updated on December 30, 2024 by Jason Somers

If you’re in the market to buy a home, your lender will likely require you to purchase insurance before the sale concludes. The title you […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Home Buyers, Jason Somers

Understanding Building Regulations for Window Height from the Floor

Updated on December 4, 2025 by Jason Somers

Building regulations play a critical role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and comfort of buildings. Among these regulations, window height requirements are often overlooked but […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Building Codes, Jason Somers

Sustainable Building Practices: Key Methods and Benefits for a Greener Future

Updated on December 30, 2024 by Jason Somers

Sustainable building is a process that uses recyclable and renewable materials to complete construction projects. These building practices help reduce toxic waste and energy consumption […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Building Plans, Jason Somers

Environmental Impact Assessments in the US: A Comprehensive Overview

Updated on December 30, 2024 by Jason Somers

When you begin a construction project, you may be tasked with completing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The purpose of this assessment is to determine […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Jason Somers, Permit

Right of Entry in Construction

Updated on December 30, 2024 by Jason Somers

Also referred to as the right of access, right of entry (RoE) is a type of legal term that provides certain entities or individuals with […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Construction, Jason Somers

What to Expect During an In-Wall Electrical Inspection

Updated on December 30, 2024 by Jason Somers

When constructing a home or commercial building, several different types of electrical inspections must occur before you finalize the project. The first inspection is an […]

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Posted in BlogTagged Inspection, Jason Somers

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