Episode 74: If the idea of dealing with building departments and permits feels intimidating, this episode breaks down how to get from “no idea where to start” to “permit ready, buildable plans” without losing months in confusion. You will learn why zoning, building, planning, water, sewer, and other departments often don’t communicate well, how vague answers like “just send plans” can derail an owner builder, and how Landmark steps in to interpret requirements, coordinate architectural and structural design, and produce unified plan sets that both satisfy local codes and are actually practical to build from. You’ll learn the difference between architectural vs. structural plans, why “pretty” 3D drawings aren’t the same as real buildable plans, how mismatched drawings, missing energy or green code details, and on site “we’ll figure it out later” decisions destroy schedules and budgets, and why doing the homework up front — with permit ready, inspector friendly plans — is the fastest, least stressful way to get your new home approved and built. Read more »