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Navigating the End of ARPA Funds: Why SAFEbuilt Partnerships Are Key to City Services

By The Building Department Team | Mar 4, 2025 | 5 min. read

Since the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have ended, municipalities across the country have faced a tough challenge: how to maintain essential ...

Operations, Housing, Process Improvement

Managing Multiple Projects with Limited Resources: A Guide for Rural Communities

By The Building Department Team | 5 min. read

Picture a rural town with a population of 8,500 — let’s call it Pine Ridge — where a small, dedicated team must manage multiple big projects. With jus...

Building Code, Operations, Process Improvement

How To Build Strong Partnerships Between Building Departments and Elected Officials

By The Building Department Team | 4 min. read

In today's complex development landscape, the relationship between building departments and elected officials directly shapes community growth. As pro...

Building Code, Innovation, Permitting

What To Do With That Empty Municipal Building: A Guide for Rural Communities

By The Building Department Team | 5 min. read

That empty municipal building sitting at the heart of your community tells a story. Maybe it's a former courthouse that served your town for generatio...

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