Step 7: Approvals and planning (build schedule buffer)

Every city and lot is different. Some projects are straightforward; others involve layered review. The best approach is to plan early and build schedule buffer for:

• design and engineering (if needed)

• plan check / review cycles

• permit issuance and inspections

A design-build team can reduce surprises by coordinating design decisions with feasibility and documentation from the start.

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