Guides

Understanding CMAR
What is CMAR The delivery method defined
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Why CMAR Benefits of the at-risk model
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Delivery Methods Compared CMAR vs. Design-Build vs. DBB
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Construction Oversight How accountability structures protect your budget
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How We Work
The Architect's Role Collaboration, not competition
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Feasibility Report What you receive in 3-4 weeks
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Budget Development From feasibility to GMP
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Deliverables What you receive at each phase
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Cost & Planning
Construction Costs What drives the number in LA
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Construction Timeline Full phase-by-phase breakdown
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Los Angeles Permitting Multi-agency coordination
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Foundation Systems Geotech coordination & structural interface
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Building in Los Angeles
Hillside Construction Geotechnical & site complexity
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Retaining Walls Engineering, drainage & Ordinance 176,445
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Fire Rebuild Recovery & reconstruction
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PGRAZ Fire Rebuilds Palisades recovery guidance
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Before You Build
Lot Due Diligence What to evaluate before you close
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Tear Down or Renovate Zoning, cost comparison & feasibility
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Structural Remediation Investigation, retrofit & code compliance
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Major Renovations Code triggers, thresholds & permitting
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Codes & Site Conditions
Zoning in Los Angeles FAR, setbacks, overlays & what your lot allows
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Building Codes & Compliance Triggers, enforcement & unpermitted work
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Seismic Risk & Retrofit Code eras, vulnerability & retrofit methods
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Environmental & Hazmat Asbestos, lead, protected trees & compliance
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24 practitioner guides · Updated regularly as regulations and market conditions change

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