In this episode of Behind the Building, host Emilee Collins, CCIM gets into the nitty-gritty of what lies beneath your next project. We’re sitting down with Jeff Vaughn, President and Senior Soil Scientist at Agri Waste Technology, to discuss why wastewater and soil testing are the true foundations of any successful commercial real estate deal.
Jeff explains that soil conditions dictate everything from the type of septic system you can use to the ultimate cost and timeline of your project. If you’ve ever wondered why a “perk test” is a thing of the past or how privatization is revolutionizing the permitting process in North Carolina, this episode is one you can’t afford to miss!
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
The First Critical Step: Why soil testing should happen before you buy or develop land.
Cost vs. Complexity: How “good” vs. “poor” soils impact your design and bottom line.
Common Deal-Killers: The regulatory and operational red flags found during inspections, like building structures on top of existing systems.
The Future of Permitting: How the new Authorized On-Site Wastewater Evaluation certification is slashing wait times from 16+ weeks to just 4 weeks.
Seller Strategy: How a proactive soil report can put you in a position of strength at the closing table.
“The wastewater system is the foundation of what you’re going to build. You have to have a septic system permit before you can ever get your building permit.” — Jeff Vaughn
🔗 Connect With Us:
Host: Emilee Collins, CCIM
https://emileecollins.com/
Guest: Jeff Vaughan, Agri Waste Technology
https://agriwaste.com/
Are you ready to dig into your next site’s potential?
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