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  The Winter months present significant challenges to that of landowners / developers – but none more than that of potential for slope failures. These geological occurrences can have devastating impacts on construction projects, leading to substantial financial losses, project delays, and safety hazards. Slope failures have become more prevalent…

Riverside County’s Notice of Completion The County of Riverside – Transportation’s closeout process for land development projects can be challenging if not properly conducted. Such “challenges” – if not addressed properly – can create delays, cost overruns, and expose the project to liability risks for the developing community. One such…

Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in California’s Affordable Housing Projects California’s housing crisis, particularly the shortage of affordable options, poses significant challenges to residents and policymakers alike. In response, the state has introduced a range of incentives to encourage the construction of multi-family homes that include affordable units. Notably, initiatives…

Pavement Management Services – Independent Consulting Benefits Residential & Commercial Associations As we move past the April Showers, now is the perfect time to start planning! The Murow Development Consultants Team specializes in delivering independent Pavement Management Consulting Services. Your dedicated project/ construction manager will conduct a thorough analysis, develop…

2024 CPUC Decision on Eliminating Electric Line Extension Subsidies on Mixed-Fuel New Construction Installations Between 2018 and 2022, residential and non-residential builders in the state of California collected over $2.1B in electric line extension subsidies. The latest CPUC initiative stops Electric providers from providing allowances, refunds, and discounts to mixed-fuel…

With the increasing demand in EV charging station, Murow Development Consultants (Murow) has streamlined the process involving SDG&E’s Rule 45 (same as SCE Rule 29)  As an attempt to further educate the building community in the San Diego’s “sphere of influence”, Murow’s Dry Utility Coordination team has broken down SDG&E’s Rule…

Constructability Analysis In land development, success hinges on meticulous planning, precise execution, and efficient utilization of resources. At the core of this is constructability analysis, the thorough examination of construction plans, means, methods, and project constraints. It examines deeper than a standard plan review, considering factors like site conditions, access…

As we get deeper into the first quarter of 2024, Developers and Builders are not slowing down!  The DRE | HOA Division at Murow Development Consultants (Murow) has seen a significant increase in both Due Diligence DRE Budgets and “fully phased” DRE Budgets. In the past (90) days, the Murow…

Do you have a public works improvement project coming up that you are preparing a Bid Advertisement for? Did you know that the date you first advertise your public works improvement project will affect the overall cost of the project?  And the date can change depending on whether or not it’s…

If you are interested in learning more about the sampling of laws listed below and how they could potentially impact your project or your entitlement timelines please contact as at: Dry Utilities – Chris Rad Forward Planning & Consulting – Bob Garrison DRE/HOA Consulting Services – Wendy Bucknum   Dry Utilities Divisions AB…