Field Notes & News
Plain-language answers to permit and rebuild questions.
Guides written by the people who draw the plans and pull the permits — plus firm news.
Guides
August 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Rebuilding after the Palisades fire: the permit path, explained
What the rebuild permit process actually involves — from debris clearance to certificate of occupancy — and where owners lose the most time.
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Why an A + B licensed contractor matters for hillside rebuilds
Hillside work is engineering work. What the Class A and Class B classifications each cover, and why holding both changes who is accountable.
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ADU engineering requirements in Orange County
The structural and site questions that decide whether an ADU pencils out — before you fall in love with a floor plan.
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From drone survey to certificate of occupancy
How one firm carries a project from topographic capture through engineering, permits, and construction — and why fewer hand-offs means fewer surprises.
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