2016: Year of the Hotel?

2016: The Year of the Hotel for Los Angeles?   Is 2016 the year of the Monkey AND year of the hotel in Los Angeles? According to the Chinese calendar 2016 is the year of the fire monkey with character traits of adventure, ambition, and irritability. Not exactly the perfect mix for hotel developers choosing Los Angeles for their projects. On the ambition side, we’re seeing bids for the 2024 Olympics, a NFL stadium, and public transit initiatives. On the irritability side, we see tax incentives for hotels coming under scrutiny and tighter control by city councils affecting new developments. …

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Apr 17, 2016 By admin

Here are 4 Reasons You Need Permit Expediters

We know you want us, here’s why you need us 1. We know the Jurisdiction: Permit Advisors knows jurisdiction codes and teams to help push your project through the permitting process more efficiently. 2. Pre-Screen Plans Before Submittal: Permit Advisors will screen your drawings for codes and application preparation before we submit on your behalf. We are so vigilant that one of our clients calls it a “plan check before the plan check.” You know what? He’s absolutely right. 3. Permit Advisors Manages Your Timeline: Have multiple projects or a rollout going through the permitting process? Permit Advisors will manage ALL of …

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Apr 10, 2016 By admin

Mixed-Use Intensification

Mixed-Use Intensification As of writing this in Quarter 2 in 2016, Mixed-Use commercial concepts are trending nation-wide, especially in high urban and metro areas, but no one is talking about the intensification of these units and how they are costing developers. Maybe everyone knows when talking about mixed-use that intensification is an assumption on the part of planners, and the cost of pushing these permits through can be pretty complex when thinking of time and money. But, judging by the amount of proposed mixed-use concepts with the actual number of mixed-use concepts approved tells another story. The Break-Down Alright, lets …

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Apr 3, 2016 By admin

8 Keys to Understanding Title 24 in California

Introduction If you’ve worked on construction in California since 1978, or more aptly since 2013, then you have struggled to understand the spider-web process that is the California Code of Regulations, or CCR, of Title 24. Even then, understanding Title 24 won’t necessarily help you go through the process of compliance any faster. We’ve interviewed Permit Advisor’s Adam Van Dale, Project Manager, to help explain the process and best practices. PA: First off, what does Title 24 affect in terms of projects? AVD: Title 24 covers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing standards that affect energy use in the state of California. …

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Mar 28, 2016 By admin