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Jason Somers, President & Founder of Crest Real Estate Shares His Secrets to Success in the Permitting & Expediting Industry

Posted on September 6, 2021December 1, 2021 by Jason Somers

If you’re getting ready to begin the development process for a new home or commercial building, you’ll be tasked with completing a number of essential […]

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The Importance of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction

Posted on August 30, 2021November 3, 2021 by Jason Somers

Developing a building is always a lengthy and time-consuming process that requires hands-on input from many different professionals. Because of the complicated nature of this […]

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10 Steps to the Procurement Process

Posted on August 23, 2021November 9, 2021 by Jason Somers

There are many different moving parts that must be managed upon starting a construction project. Among the most important parts involves the procurement process. Procurement […]

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How to Read Blueprints for Construction Planning

Posted on August 16, 2021November 3, 2021 by Jason Somers

When you want to begin any type of construction project, among the most important elements of the entire process involves creating and reading blueprints. A […]

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All There is To Know About Construction Management

Posted on August 9, 2021November 3, 2021 by Jason Somers

No matter the type of building you want to construct, there are numerous moving parts that must be properly managed if you want the construction […]

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Home Equity Loans: Preparing for your Custom Los Angeles Dream Home

Posted on August 2, 2021October 28, 2021 by Jason Somers

Building a custom home is a great way to have the final say in how every aspect of your dream home is built and designed. […]

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What Are the Main Components of the Preconstruction Process?

Posted on July 26, 2021October 21, 2021 by Jason Somers

Among the most important stages of the construction process include the design stage and the construction stage, the latter of which is when the structure […]

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What is a Civil Contractor/Engineer & What do They Do?

Posted on July 19, 2021November 29, 2022 by Jason Somers

Whenever you drive your car on the highway or take a flight from a nearby airport, these structures have been built by a civil contractor/engineer. […]

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LADBS Quarterly Newsletter – July 2021

Posted on July 13, 2021July 28, 2022 by Jason Somers

LADBS released their quarterly Los Angeles Building & Safety Newsletter for July 2021. The newsletter discusses updates on: Construction Activity : Affordable/Supportive Housing Projects Service […]

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A 10 Step Guide to Building Your Own Home

Posted on July 12, 2021July 16, 2021 by Jason Somers

Building a home is a lengthy endeavor that requires you to know exactly what you’re doing and what the process requires of you. Because of […]

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