Pre-bid job walks are typically held during the bid/proposal preparation period, is more important than it may seem. Usually, the invitation to bid contains instructions and information relating to a pre-bid job walk site inspection. Complying with these instructions is necessary. The purpose of the pre-bid job walk is to clarify any concerns bidders may […]
When leasing or buying new commercial space, you may run across the following terms: Grey Shell and Vanilla Shell. Many people are confused about the difference between the two. While each situation is different, the following are basic definitions of the two and what is most commonly included. The term Vanilla Shell (White Box, Warm […]
The answer is almost always: yes, you need a building permit. Permits are the way the city of San Diego regulates construction. This is designed to ensure that all construction in the city is safe – the safety of the occupants of buildings is the primary reason for having construction codes. The city of San Diego […]
Design-builders provide owners with a single point of contact for both the design and construction phases of a project. One entity holds single-source responsibility and contractual risk for every aspect of a build — from pre-construction to architecture, construction and post-construction. This entity manages all contracts with companies, such as subcontractors, equipment vendors and materials […]
