Episode 31 - Third-party inspections = impartial truth. We define first/second/third-party roles, explain where independent checks happen in a build, and why those hold points protect the buyer, the builder, and the finished home.

In this episode you’ll learn First vs. second vs. third-party—clear definitions and why they matter Where third-party checks happen in a build (pre-pour, framing, MEP rough, energy tests, final)

• Who conducts them (city/county, utilities, certified independent agencies)
• How hold points work—and why work pauses until the inspection passes
• The payoff: fewer disputes, cleaner documentation, better homes

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