Podcast Episodes

Building the Future: Construction Trades and the Next Generation

Season 3 Episode 7

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, host Gail Lucas, DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan, and Montgo…

2 hours ago

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Permitting 101: Understanding the Basics

Season 3 Episode 6

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, host Gail Lucas talks with DPS Permitting Manager Crystal R…

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Decks, Patios, and Outdoor Projects

Season 3 Episode 5

As warmer weather arrives, many residents are heading outdoors to refresh their yards and outdoor living spaces. In this episode of the Montgomery Co…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Fire Code Compliance Permits: What's Changed and Why It Matters

Season 3 Episode 4

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, we spotlight the new online application process for Fire Co…

4 months, 1 week ago

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DPS Drone Modernizes Inspections

Season 3 Episode 3

This episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast focuses on the department’s new drone, which is modernizing the…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Residential Demolition Permits

Season 3 Episode 2

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) podcast episode, “Residential Demolition Permits,” explores when residential demolition…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Pros and Cons of Being Your Own General Contractor

Season 3 Episode 1

This Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast episode focuses on the pros and cons of serving as your own general contractor…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Meet John Catlett: New DPS Commercial Building Division Chief

Season 2 Episode 13

Join us for the latest episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, where we introduce John Catlett, the new DPS…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Offsite Construction

Season 2 Episode 12

This Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast episode, “Offsite Construction,” highlights a local construction project that …

11 months ago

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Building Safety: Fire Department Access

Season 2 Episode 11

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast episode, “Building Safety: Fire Department Access,” focuses on the importance o…

11 months, 4 weeks ago

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