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Construction projects are complex endeavors that require careful planning and coordination. One of the most critical aspects of a successful construction project is having accurate and updated cost estimates. Unfortunately, construction costs are subject to frequent changes, making it necessary to obtain updated cost estimates throughout the duration of the…

Do you have a Public Works project coming up that you are preparing a Bid Advertisement for? Did you know that the date you first advertise your Public Works projects will affect the overall cost of the project?   Each Public Work project is committed to a single Wage Determination that does…

For any large electric service request (and typically for most commercial and large residential projects) Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (“LADWP”) requires a transformer to be placed inside private property.  Such transformer can be placed on either: a transformer pad or in a subterranean vault with each setting…

When used: Mitigation banks are used to offset unavoidable impacts to a natural resource due to a proposed activity or development i.e., flora, fauna, aquatic resources, etc. This ensures that ecological loss is compensated by the preservation and restoration of wetlands, natural habitats, streams, etc. in other areas so that…

Why spend money on a project manager for your paving project or any project for that matter? An independent project manager will provide objective analysis and oversight of the project budget as well as the quality of the finished project. As you begin your community street pavement and resurfacing improvement process,…

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? Exactly what the name implies; these are structures built on the same lot as separate, typically larger, single-family detached dwellings (SFDs). ADUs are fully self-sufficient dwellings with the same necessities found in SFDs, Condominiums, Apartments, etc. ADUs vary in size, but with zoning…

Determining the correct location of gas meters is an often-overlooked step. Gas meter specifications and requirements, while not as seemingly daunting as other utilities, can become a hindrance if not planned for in advance. Meter set assemble requirements (as shown in the exhibit) encompass the meter, riser, fittings, etc., and…

California Government Code 4216 prescribes the requirements for various excavation activities. Among other things, it outlines an excavator’s obligation to notify the appropriate regional notification center PRIOR to any planned excavation, and the operator’s requirements to participate and share in the costs of such notification centers (excluding the Department of…