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Everything You Need for a Residential Building Inspection Checklist

Updated on January 20, 2023 by Jason Somers

Constructing a building of any shape or size is complicated and requires specific guidelines that the entire construction team will need to abide by. Before […]

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Everything You Need to Know about Utility Easements

Updated on April 3, 2022 by Jason Somers

If you are about to buy a home or develop a building of any kind, there may be some restrictions on how the land can […]

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The LADBS California Green Building Code (CALGreen)

Updated on March 27, 2022 by Jason Somers

The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety is the primary governmental department that’s responsible for approving permits and performing field inspections. This department has […]

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5 Reasons Why Los Angeles Construction is Booming Right Now

Updated on March 20, 2022 by Jason Somers

While Los Angeles has always been a popular destination for businesses and prospective homeowners alike, the need for construction isn’t always high. In fact, Los […]

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Everything You Need to Know about Commercial Building Inspectors

Updated on March 13, 2022 by Jason Somers

A commercial building is any structure that’s situated on commercial real estate. These buildings are commonly separated into categories like multi-family dwellings, office buildings, retail […]

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Floor Area Ratio (FAR): The Ultimate Guide

Updated on March 6, 2022 by Jason Somers

The floor area ratio (FAR) refers to the total floor area of a building in comparison to the size of the land on which the […]

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Hiring a Land Use Attorney

Updated on March 3, 2022 by Jason Somers

Starting a development project takes a considerable amount of work and planning. When you first begin to design this project, there may be land use […]

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Demystifying the Zoning Variance: Use-Variance vs. Area-Variance

Updated on December 23, 2025 by Jason Somers

When you want to construct a home or develop a commercial building, you will first be tasked with taking the zoning ordinance into account with […]

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Construction RFP vs RFI vs RFQ: What’s the Difference?

Updated on February 17, 2022 by Jason Somers

The construction industry involves many different types of projects that include residential, commercial, municipal, and government projects. Due to the complexities surrounding the construction of […]

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11 Top Rated Construction Companies in Los Angeles [Updated for 2022]

Updated on February 7, 2022 by Jason Somers

Whether you’re looking at a new construction, a remodel, or a new addition to an existing property, among the most important tasks you’ll have is […]

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