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14 August 2008 | 10 replies
The professionals needed for development include lawyers, engineers including civil, geotechnical, environmental, and traffic, architects, title companies and surveyor.I may be telling you what you already know and I could go on and on but it would be easier to discuss one or two areas rather than explain all of them.
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25 November 2019 | 3 replies
Check to see if you have to install any manholes, fire hydrants, curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting any specific street design or access requirements, Check DOT requirements for access, stop lights and permits, traffic studies, DWQ requirements for permits, permit fees and time frames.Once you have an idea of what you can build and what is required in terms of permitting and infrastructure you want to talk to some civil engineers, architects and commercial general contractors that do the type of projects and build the type of buildings you want to build so you can get an idea of costs, time frame and requirements.
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13 November 2020 | 23 replies
Call the landscape architect who worked with the subdivision design company.
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19 September 2017 | 15 replies
I would consult an architect or structural engineer.
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4 October 2022 | 26 replies
@Kumud Shrestha Some of the best ways to find contractors is to talk to architects, designers, engineers, realtors and other investors.
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10 January 2024 | 4 replies
I'm an architect and my husband works for a general contractor, and it has always been our dream to invest in Chicago AND build new here.
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9 January 2022 | 28 replies
The builder is on board and my architect is working on the plans.
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20 September 2023 | 2 replies
I was looking for recommendations as far as architect's or a draftsman to help me make this plan possible.
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6 November 2023 | 11 replies
If anything, this is the perfect time to switch Architects before submission and the current Architect becomes the Architect-of-Record with the City.