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Hiring a contractor is like marrying someone after one date—and then inviting them to live in your house. Here's how not to regret it.

Fleet Week’s coming (hopefully!), and everyone’s dreaming of rooftop views. But before you break out the lawn chairs and blueprints, know this: SF treats roof decks like an entire extra floor. That means sprinklers, skylights, and code gymnastics galore.

If you’ve managed a building through a 5-year fire inspection, you know the drill: disruption, scheduling headaches, and surprise costs. The fix? One vendor who can do it all.

The difference between mediocre and meticulous As-Builts is the difference between a building owner who operates with confidence and one who faces uncertainty at every turn. Our recent blog explains the difference.

If there’s one place you really don’t want to cut corners on your next project, it’s your Structural Engineer. Learn more in our latest blog!

San Francisco’s rent control rules are strict, but there are ways for landlords to legally raise rents beyond the standard 1.4% annual bump. Our latest guide breaks down the 3 key categories.

Fire escapes are a unique component of the escape and rescue system for apartment buildings. Today, new fire escapes aren’t even permitted in most cases because the ladders are so narrow and steep, they can be hazardous for occupants, but also for the fire department to access with all their equipment. Learn more about requirements for fire escapes in our latest blog article.

There is a lot of confusion about what Architects actually DO and when their services are needed. Learn more in our latest blog!

311 Violations cover a large variety of complaints that can result in violations from any city agency. Read on to learn about our 311 alerts and which ones to pay close attention to!

SF Fire Violations aren't very descriptive. Allow us to demystify them for you!