01
Use milestones instead of one promised date
Early investigation covers records, measurements, utilities, and existing conditions. Design then coordinates the owner’s priorities with structure, energy, and permit requirements.
A useful schedule shows investigation, design, City review, procurement, site work, building work, inspections, and closeout. Each milestone should have a clear trigger.
02
Order around approvals and selections
City review and corrections have their own timing. Construction can begin only after the required approvals, contracts, selections, and long-lead decisions are ready.
Windows, electrical equipment, cabinets, and owner-selected finishes can hold up later work. Identify decision dates and do not order from an outdated plan revision.
03
Build inspection time into the sequence
Field sequencing depends on access, demolition, underground work, inspections, weather, discoveries, and changes. Update the schedule when the facts change.
Some work must stay exposed until an inspector sees it. Allow time for scheduling, access, corrections, and reinspection rather than assuming each visit ends the stage.
04
Update the schedule when conditions change
Weather, concealed damage, agency comments, or an owner change can alter the plan. Record the effect and issue a revised schedule instead of leaving everyone with an obsolete date.
City and state references
Agency material reviewed
These sources explain the public process; parcel and field conditions still need their own review.
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