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Latest NewsAssociated Development Services Corporation (ADS Corporation) is a comprehensive design and development company comprised of California State Registered Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed General Contractors. We have over 40 years of experience in the industry and have successfully completed a variety of commercial and residential projects from conception through completion. ADS Corporation is well-versed in the performance of all aspects of the development process and seamlessly provides all these services from one company, start to finish.
Do I Need an Architect?
“Do I Need and Architect for my project?” Is the most common question we get asked as Architects. There are many benefits to working with an architect on your project, and if you’re planning a commercial project you are legally required to work with a licensed architect. There are also certain events with residential projects that require working with an architect.
Infographic: The Architectural Design Process
An Architects Process and What you should know. There are several steps to the architectural design process and it all begins with an initial project consultation to determine the size and scope of the project…
Starting a Cannabis Business in California – What You Need To Know
Getting Started What You Need To KnowWith the passage of Proposition 64, California’s Adult Use of Marijuana Act, the state adopted sweeping regulations that opened the door to a legal cannabis industry in the state [of California]. One of the key elements of...
Water Quality & Regulating Agencies in The Cannabis Industry
Water quality standards are a hot ticket item that agricultural operators have been aware of and dealing with in California for years, but they can catch new legal cannabis operators off-guard if they aren’t prepared. Today, we wanted to offer some information on the agencies that police water quality standards, and why it is important to not run afoul of these regulations.
The RFP Process: Part II
Entering the cannabis space in California as a business opportunity is not always as straightforward a process as one may think. Depending on the type of business and location, many of the individual cities and counties are limiting the locations where cannabis businesses can exist, and limiting the number of cannabis businesses in their locality. Due to this limiting, obtaining approval for a new cannabis business in California is often an extremely competitive process.
What is an RFP? California Cannabis RFP Process Explained
The RFP, or Request For Proposal, is the initial step prospective businesses in the cannabis industry in California must undergo to be approved by local government and agencies to conduct business.