BOZ Engineering Blog | Structural & Permit Guides

What Is a Site Plan for a Building Permit?

Koray Bozkurt, PE, PMP

Published on: 07/08/2026

What is a site plan for a building permit? What it must include, how it differs from a plot plan and survey, who prepares it, and what it costs.

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How to Get a Building Permit in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Koray Bozkurt, PE, PMP

Published on: 05/08/2026

How to get a building permit in DC, Maryland, and Virginia: the steps, timelines, costs, and when engineer-stamped plans are required for your project.

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Do You Need a Permit to Build a Deck in DC, MD, or VA?

Koray Bozkurt, PE, PMP

Published on: 31/07/2026

Do you need a permit to build a deck in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? The rules by jurisdiction, when stamped drawings are required, costs, and the process.

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