This week, we are joined by Caron Nikole, owner of IMPACT Investment & Design Firm and overall real estate development powerhouse. With her extensive expertise in investment, design and construction she will go over best practices when selecting a contractor for your project. She'll also touch on how her stylish design strategies and staging techniques have boosted her success in Philadelphia to another level.
Ugo Opara: How to Manage Your Renovation and Not Get Burned
Even the most experienced developers are susceptible to getting burned by a bad deal or misinformed decision, and it's important to know how to manage a project and reduce the risk of something taking a turn for the worst. We'll be joined this week by a returning guest, Jumpstart Graduate and experienced developer Ugo Opara to discuss how to manage your renovation and not get burned.
Dan Greenspun: The Construction Timeline
Dan Greenspun, President of Penn Construction and Design, will cover The Penn Process, the timeline he uses with clients. Dan will touch on budgeting and how other important factors play into a timeline.
Brett Madsen: When Do I Need a Permit?
Brett Madsen is founder of Permit Philly, a full-service firm dedicated to helping property owners get their Philadelphia permits for building and zoning as quickly and simply as possible. Brett will talk the levels of construction, what types of permits exist, when they're needed, as well as the role of an expediter and how they can help save you time.
In this interview Brett talks about how he came to start Permit Philly after working for a zoning law office and gives us the scoop on changes to Philadelphia's construction codes that went into effect earlier this year for both commercial and residential properties.
