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PERMITS, Part 5: Moving In
Before a building can be occupied, the project must pass the inspectors' final review and receive an Occupancy Permit from the AHJ. This...


PERMITS, Part 4: Building Codes
In my previous article PERMITS: Part 3, we looked at the Building Permit process. In this article, I delve into the maze of literature...


PERMITS, Part 3: Building Permit
The Building department reviews the technical construction aspects of a proposed project to help ensure that it provides fire and life...


PERMITS, Part 2: Planning and Development
The Planning Department reviews the proposed use, size, and exterior aesthetic of a proposed project for compliance with the zoning...


PERMITS, Part 1: The Players
In the realm of construction, what's a 'permit'? Basically, someone -- usually City Hall -- who has the authority to dictate what can...
EVA AND JOHANN: MEET OUR HEROES
The world of architecture and construction is a complex, ever-changing game and can be confusing, frustrating, or sometimes overwhelming...
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