As famously stated in the world-renowned 1987 Brundtland report, sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland). Cited by millions, this report established the first tangible notions of what sustainability really means. To some simplistic sustainable observers, it can be …
In our previous blog post we went over the general steps in garnering a city cannabis business license. In this post I will finish off that conversation by detailing how to get licensed at the State level. Keep in mind that we are using cannabis cultivation for adult-use as an example here. The general process …
The Cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the United States, with an estimated worth of $52 billion. However, almost of these sales are conducted in the elusive black market (source). With the legalization of Marijuana in states across the country, the budding new industry is piquing the interest of investors and …
When it comes to building something special, you have to be in good hands. Literally. But what does that mean? Well, for starters, you have to choose a firm you trust. In order to build something remarkable, you have to choose a partner that not only understands your vision, but knows how to coordinate every …
Earlier this week I broke down what entitlements are. I explained “Understanding the Code” and “Types of Entitlements”. I think this information is so important to learn before you submit for entitlements. I also wanted to provide you with a quick guide on how to submit for entitlements. Every project is different, but there is …
PDB stands for plan, design, and build. If planning wasn’t such an important aspect in our business model, we wouldn’t put it first. Ways that we focus on planning is with due diligence research, site plan development, and of course, entitlements processing. For most projects that we work on, entitlements are necessary. Depending on the …
Imagine the typical home in the United States. Each week bags of groceries and household goods come in through the front door and each week large bags go out the back. Even if you’re buying healthy, organic food, non-toxic cleaning products, and natural beauty products, there’s still a lot of stuff coming in and out of your …
It’s all about supporting the client. It’s their vision, their business, and ultimately their money. It’s our job at PDB Collaborative to understand and conceptualize that vision, support their business needs, and create a realistic project scope. To be the best Project Manager you have to focus on what I like to call “total customer …
To my audience. The builders, developers, architects, city officials, and design enthusiasts — I thought it was time to introduce myself. Formally. And because an “About Me” section doesn’t suffice, I’m dedicating this blog post to give you some insight on who I am. The face behind PDB Collaborative. So welcome! I’m Danielle Foley. Engineer, …
