The "soft costs"—permits, surveys, and impact fees—can easily account for before a single shovel hits the dirt.
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Assessing the cost of clearing trees or leveling slopes. 2. Planning & Permitting
Accurately estimates "soft costs" (permits, architectural fees, surveys) which often surprise novices. The Core Process Covered 1. The Search & Evaluation
Navigating local building departments and environmental impact fees. 3. Construction Management