NEWS

Real Estate Due Diligence: Essential Documents that Need Review

July 15, 2024

In this blog, we will explore the essential documents that need to be reviewed during the real estate due diligence process, highlighting their importance and common issues to watch for.

Permit Expediting

Types of Building Permits DFM Will Expedite For You: Expanded

Need a permit expedited in the D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area? Here are six additional types of commercial building permits we’ll expedite for you!

February 21, 2023

A worker on a public space job site that requires right-of-way permits and the need to know what they are, etc.

Permit Expediting

Right-of-Way Permits: Everything You Need to Know

This permit allows a developer or contractor to use a public space for a specific purpose. Discover everything you need to know about right-of-way permits!

February 8, 2023

Two crew members going over the different drawings As-Built Drawings, Shop Drawings, and Construction Drawings.

Environmental Compliance

Understanding the Differences: As-Built Drawings, Shop Drawings, and Construction Drawings

Here are three types of design drawings used: As-built drawings, Shop drawings, & Construction drawings. Discover the differences to understand them better!

January 25, 2023

Permit Expediting

Permit Expediting with DOB’s Accelerated Plan Review Program

Permits can be difficult & time-consuming, especially in Washington D.C. Discover D.C. Department of Building’s accelerated plan review & permitting program!

January 10, 2023

A building site with metal framing up, that used types of permits expedited by DFM.

Permit Expediting

Types of Building Permits DFM Will Expedite For You

Here are some types of commercial building permits we’ll expedite for you: commercial building permits, raze permits & more. Read for more!

December 15, 2022

Two construction site workers inspecting a project to ensure there are no reasons to go over budget.

Bond Release

Twelve Most Common Reasons Projects Go Over-Budget

It is a pain when projects go over budget. Some common reasons are inaccurate budget estimates, scope creep & more. Learn why projects go over & prevent it!

December 6, 2022

Wetland area with a log going across the bottom of the image, a body of marshy water and a tree line in the background with fall colored leaves.

Environmental Compliance

Importance of Wetlands Identification and Delineation

Wetlands identification and delineation are important in protecting water bodies, helping with project initiation, & much more. Read our blog to learn more!

November 16, 2022