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Construction & Land Development 

Below is an itemized list of consulting services for building permitting, ideal for clients such as developers, contractors, architects, or business owners who need help navigating permitting requirements at local, state, or federal levels:

Building Permitting Consulting – Itemized Services

1. 🧭 Pre-Planning & Feasibility

  • Zoning and land use analysis

  • Site condition assessment (utilities, easements, environmental)

  • Entitlement research and restrictions

  • Code compliance audit (IBC, IRC, ADA, fire, energy)

  • Consultation on project scope and timeline impact

2. 📝 Permit Scope Definition & Strategy

  • Identification of all required permits (building, trade, specialty)

  • Review of project plans and design documents

  • Development of a permitting roadmap

  • Stakeholder coordination plan (owner, engineer, architect, subcontractors)

  • Estimation of fees, review cycles, and permit processing time

3. 📄 Document Compilation & Plan Preparation

  • Coordination with architects/engineers to complete submittal sets

  • Ensure plans meet jurisdictional requirements

  • Preparation of application forms, narratives, and checklists

  • Site plan, floor plan, and elevation reviews

  • Resiliency and energy code documentation support (e.g., IECC, Title 24)

4. 🗂️ Application Submission & Monitoring

  • Online or in-person filing with building departments

  • Coordination with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)

  • Responses to intake deficiencies or completeness checks

  • Ongoing tracking and reporting of permit status

5. 🛠️ Plan Review Management

  • Coordination of revisions from architects or engineers

  • Communication with plan reviewers and municipal staff

  • Redline/comment response management

  • Facilitate value engineering to satisfy code or budget constraints

6. 📆 Project Timeline & Expediting

  • Expedited service options (where available)

  • Scheduling of interrelated permit reviews (building, fire, public works)

  • Notifications of key dates (approvals, expiration, renewal windows)

7. 🏛️ Public Hearings & Variance Support

  • Representation for zoning board or planning commission hearings

  • Preparation of variance, special exception, or conditional use applications

  • Neighborhood outreach (if required)

  • Support for appeals and compliance hearings

8. 🧾 Permit Retrieval & Post-Issuance Services

  • Assistance retrieving issued permits and inspection cards

  • Permit posting guidance (jobsite signage, digital records)

  • Communication with inspectors for pre-construction review

  • Instructions for jobsite compliance and required documentation

9. 🧯 Inspection Scheduling & Final Closeout

  • Inspection coordination (foundation, framing, MEP, fire safety, etc.)

  • Pre-inspection walkthroughs and readiness checklists

  • Correction notice mitigation

  • Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or final approval support

10. 📌 Additional Services

  • Temporary use permits (e.g., construction trailers, tents, signage)

  • Phased permits or deferred submittals support

  • Stormwater, erosion control, environmental clearance

  • Fire department, ADA, or special accessibility compliance

  • As-built documentation and archiving

 Consulting – Cost Estimate

  • Junior Consultant $75 – $125/hour

  • Senior Permit Consultant $125 – $225/hour

  • Principal Consultant/Expert $200 – $350/hour

We Can Help You With This Process.

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