by amberm | Aug 6, 2020 | Residential, Structural Engineering
Whether it be a new home, shop, carport, greenhouse, or landscape feature, taking a residential structure from concept to construction takes more than a pencil and a hammer. The first step toward making your construction project a reality is to understand the process...
by amberm | Aug 6, 2020 | Civil Engineering, Land Use Planning, Residential
We often get questions from homeowners or property investors about how they can begin the process of preparing a piece of land for a new construction project. Sometimes they have a building in mind and sometimes they are simply trying to figure what is feasible on a...
by amberm | Jul 30, 2019 | Permitting, Residential
Homeowners who are trying to navigate the permitting process in the City of Seattle will find that it is more complex than other jurisdictions in the Puget Sound region. Seattle’s permit process differs from most other surrounding jurisdictions and can sometimes take...
by amberm | Jun 27, 2019 | Permitting, Residential
Most cities and counties have a similar process for permitting. The time to complete permitting for each project varies, depending on how complicated the project is and where it is located – counties or larger cities can often take longer to process permits. Building...
by amberm | Mar 26, 2019 | Slope Stabilization
Slope instability is a common problem for property owners in the Pacific Northwest because our hilly, wet conditions provide the ideal conditions for a landslide. It is important to remain vigilant in investigating slopes on and around your property, so you can...
