Contractors typically do more design execution than design, but a solid understanding of the cannabis-specific design requirements for any project can avoid inadvertent violations and their consequences. Adjustments on the fly due to unforeseen obstacles or “value engineering” that might be fine during another project may not be lawful in this setting.
For that matter, knowing what cannabis projects often entail in the way of permits, codes, and even more exotic contractual considerations can affect how a contractor prices a bid — or even whether or not a contractor decides to pursue the work in the first place.