Some projects need an early review of constraints before detailed design. Others need coordination among an owner, engineering team, contractor and reviewing agencies. Grey Load scopes these services around the project stage and the responsibilities of the team.
Early development review
Buying land or an existing building in Florida means checking more than the price. Due diligence may include:
- Zoning, land use and whether the intended use is allowed
- FEMA flood zone, base flood elevation and known floodplain constraints
- Permit history, including open or expired permits
- Signs of unpermitted work and open code enforcement cases
- Utility availability, drainage and site access
- Coordination with environmental or geotechnical consultants
The agreed output may include findings, a planning concept and recommended next steps. A preliminary site plan prepared for feasibility is a planning tool; detailed design and the necessary permit documents are separate stages.
Permit coordination
The coordination scope may include confirming which permits apply and in what order, assembling application information, tracking agency reviews, coordinating responses with the design team and managing included resubmittals. If an earlier permit on the property expired or was never closed, we look at what resolving it involves before it affects the new one. Technical documents prepared by other professionals remain their responsibility.
The proposal identifies the included agencies, review cycles, deliverables and conditions for additional services. Agency responses and third-party information affect the overall schedule.
Getting started
Send the location, intended use, available survey and reports, current plans and written agency comments. Tell us which consultants are already involved and who is responsible for the technical design. If the review turns up unpermitted work, after-the-fact support can address it; if the site checks out, civil and site development can carry it into design.
Common questions
Does due diligence guarantee that a project can be developed?
No. It identifies information, constraints and next steps within the agreed review. Further studies and agency decisions may still be needed.
Are unlimited review rounds included?
No. The number and type of included responses are set in the proposal. Additional cycles or substantial changes may require additional services.
