Latest insights, news, and developments from our work.
Exciting to see the Fremont Innovation Center moving forward! I was glad to be involved in securing entitlements for this project, which will deliver new industrial space and jobs to Fremont’s innovation corridor.https://t.co/BZfCKf6SQn
— William Jacobs (@WilliamJCRE) October 18, 2025
1/ From time to time, I help clients with plan coordination and value engineering reviews for multifamily and industrial projects. Civil is often where I start. Here are a few ways to save costs and prevent delays later on:
— William Jacobs (@WilliamJCRE) October 17, 2025
2/ - Reuse existing SFD domestic water meters for new irrigation service.
— William Jacobs (@WilliamJCRE) October 17, 2025
- Reuse existing sewer laterals for new service (use multiple if needed and available)
- Adjust driveways around existing street lights, power poles, and utility boxes (don’t move things in PROW).
3/ - Show the street dedication on the plans and keep private facilities (irrigation valves, planters, etc.) out of the PROW to save permitting time.
— William Jacobs (@WilliamJCRE) October 17, 2025
- If flow reports aren’t available, order them early to determine if fire sprinkler or domestic booster pumps are required
4/ I get more granular in practice, but these are usually the low-hanging fruit that I see.
— William Jacobs (@WilliamJCRE) October 17, 2025
We’re excited to announce that our new website is officially live!https://t.co/vudhPoRwUb
— William Jacobs (@WilliamJCRE) March 25, 2025
Proud to have contributed to this project with the team at North Palisade Partners.https://t.co/CzjnH3NuRI
— William Jacobs (@WilliamJCRE) March 25, 2025