S.09 · Resources
Technical guides to decide with data
What we get asked on site and on the first call, written by the technical team: indicative costs, permits, compliance and construction method.
Costs 7 min readHow much does it cost to build an industrial building in Jalisco in 2026?
Indicative ranges per m², what they include and exclude, a typical breakdown by line item and the factors that move the price of a building in the Guadalajara metro area.
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Compliance 6 min readREPSE and subcontracting: what to ask your contractor before signing
What changed with Mexico's subcontracting reform, what REPSE is, the IMSS, INFONAVIT and SAT obligations that come with it and the document checklist that protects whoever hires construction work.
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Permits 8 min readPermits and licenses to build in Zapopan and the Guadalajara metro area
From land use to occupancy: the rulings, permits and feasibility approvals an industrial or commercial project needs in the Guadalajara metro area, the order in which to request them and how long they usually take.
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Construction technique 7 min readWhat earthworks include and how volume is calculated
Clearing, cut, fill, compaction and hauling: the line items of earthworks, how volume is quantified, what the lab checks and what the contractor should deliver.
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Construction technique 6 min readMat foundation vs. footings: when each one makes sense
What each system is, when soil and loads call for isolated footings, strip footings or a mat, what to expect from Guadalajara metro-area soils and why the soil mechanics study decides.
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Guides 5 min readChecklist: what you need to request a construction quote that is actually useful
The site, project and budget data that turn a vague inquiry into a comparable itemized proposal, and what to demand from every quote you receive.
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How to choose a contractor for an industrial project in Jalisco
The criteria industrial buyers use, in order of weight: proven experience, compliance, safety, financial capacity, equipment, construction method and references. Plus the red flags to spot before signing.
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Process 8 min readThe 8 stages of an industrial project: from clearing to handover
What happens in each stage of building a plant or warehouse, which deliverables you should receive and what can go wrong if a stage is skipped or rushed.
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