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Do I Need a One or Two-Lane Drive-Thru for My Quick Service Restaurant?

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Increasing drive-thru capacity will require the need for larger property parcels and greater acceptance and understanding among municipal planners. For municipal development authorities, one of the critical factors they look at when approving a site design for a drive-thru is vehicle queuing and stacking.

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5 Ways to Streamline the Construction Document Package Submission and Review Process

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When you’re developing land or constructing/ significantly renovating a building for a retail business, you need to submit a construction document package (also known as the detailed design package ) for municipal review and approval. Note: Petroleum/tank approval typically falls under provincial authority. * The answer is no.

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When Do I Need a Permit to Renovate My Convenience Store Interior?

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A building permit is a document issued by a municipality. A licensed engineer or architect will need to submit a design package and review construction work to ensure it meets the permit requirements before granting approval. You will need to contact the municipality to inform them. The purpose of building permits. Contact us.

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Do I Need an Engineer or an Architect for My Retail or Service-Sector Construction Project?

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Do I need an engineer, an architect – or both – to complete the blueprints and submit the design package to the municipality for permitting approval?”. As an integrated engineering, architecture + design firm that offers both services to our clients, we are more than happy to clear up any confusion. What services do you require?

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6 Reasons Why Engineering and Design Firms Make Good Construction Managers

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The municipality has approved the facility and site design for your gas station, convenience store, restaurant or retail space. This is why many owners prefer to use the services of a Construction Manager. Many qualified firms and contractors offer this service. They know the approval process. Usually several.

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We’ve Got You Covered: Trends in Service Station Canopy Design

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Benefits and considerations when installing a service station canopy. Permits and approvals: Service station canopies are treated as freestanding structures, and are regarded like buildings by most municipalities. You will require development approvals for setbacks and proximity to other structures and property lines.

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