I am a Construction Project Manager & will answer your questions

[James Birdsall]

I have been successfully managing projects for over 30 years and will be happy to answer questions regarding ways to control your projects to keep costs down and quality high. Running construction projects can be intimidating whether they are single homes, remodels or multi family. You, as project manager (which is what you are if you are in charge of your building project), must be able to project your vision to architects, city or county planning groups, your financiers, your subcontractors and their employees. It is complicated but very satisfying. So, ask away.

[Mike Reynolds]

Originally posted by @Kris L.:

@James Birdsall

The permits in my area and the associated inspections take a lot longer than I think they should.  Do you have any advice on how to get those turned over quicker?  Make friends with the staff or something, or would that violate ethics guidelines?

 I have been a GC, PM and superintendent most of my life. One thing that is a steady constant is ask questions at the inspection dept. Even if you already know the answers. They love to talk about their knowledge and would love to "teach" you what you may already know. Most inspectors dont know what they dont know. They are hired as former plumbers, electricians or whatever. But they are good in certain areas for sure. 

As far as the front office, good luck.