Timing is Everything: When to Involve Axe in Your Construction Project
We’re thrilled to kick off a third-floor addition project for a client in Passyunk Square! While our team is well-versed in navigating the complexities of entitlement and construction, this is our client’s first development in Philadelphia—and they’re about to experience the ultimate test of patience: the city’s permitting process.
To streamline the experience, we crafted a unique offer that reflects one of our core values: making every step of development as smooth as possible for our clients. By signing a construction contract with us before any work begins, we offered to guide them through the creation of architect plans and city permitting completely free of charge. This approach not only alleviates the stress of the permitting process for our clients but also sets the stage for a seamless construction journey. Here’s why this innovative approach is a game-changer for both sides.
The Complexities of Philadelphia Permitting – And Why It’s Worth the Investment
As any developer in Philadelphia will tell you, the permitting process is critical to project success. It involves two major components:
Finding the Right Professionals – Ensuring your project is handled by experienced and reliable partners.
Understanding Documentation Requirements – Navigating the documentation for full project approval can be daunting.
By choosing us, our clients have access to a full spectrum of services to make the entitlement process as smooth as possible. Here’s what they’re getting:
Access to Our Trusted Trade Specialists: We’ve curated a network of vetted professionals, often at discounted rates.
Our Design Expertise on Project Plans: We approach designs with an eye toward both aesthetics and functionality.
Plan Mark-Ups: With our team’s insights, plans are optimized for functionality and efficiency (check out our featured image for a sample markup).
Value Engineering Suggestions: We provide solutions for structural components that help balance cost and quality.
Assistance with Submission Documents: We handle the crucial paperwork for a seamless approval process.
For the client, this means peace of mind—knowing they’re receiving a cost-effective, efficient, and fully compliant design at a competitive price and on a realistic timeline.
The Benefits for Us
Securing projects well in advance of the start date gives us a big advantage. With a project already in our pipeline, we can plan our scaling efforts better, whether that’s increasing hiring, investing in new software, or refining internal processes to serve our clients even better.
Why This Offer is Here to Stay
We love to get involved early in the project process and extend this consulting-to-contract offer to anyone considering a build. If you’re thinking about a project in Philadelphia, reach out. The sooner we get involved, the more value we can bring to the table. Let’s make your project vision a reality!