Managing Permits and Approvals for Houston Construction Projects
Key Takeaways Permits and approvals shape the entire pace of a Houston construction project. Early engineering decisions reduce delays during review. Coordinated drainage, grading, and utility plans move faster through agency checks. Consistent communication with Houston and Montgomery County offices keeps your submittals aligned with their expectations. A complete permit package protects your budget and prevents avoidable revisions. Permitting in Houston can feel like a long chain of steps, each tied to different agencies, utilities, and city standards. Any weak link can slow your project. A missing note. A drainage calculation that conflicts with the grading plan. A driveway location outside spacing rules. Small problems create long delays once your drawings enter review. At L Squared Engineering, we approach permitting as a continuous part of civil engineering rather than a final chore. The work starts during the first sketch and continues through submittal, comments, and fina...