Recent Posts from The Building Department Team
4 Steps to Faster Plan Reviews
By The Building Department Team | Nov 30, 2022 | 5 min. read
Lengthy permit turnarounds and building plan review backlogs are an all-too-common trend in communities across the country. And this backlog burden is...
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How Do Third-Party School Building Inspections and Plan Reviews Work?
By The Building Department Team | 4 min. read
Educational facilities face unique challenges when it comes to development. From unique code requirements to working around school season, development...
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On-Site Construction Permits Expedite Natural Disaster Recovery
By The Building Department Team | 3 min. read
Natural disasters can strike at any time. Fortunately, there are steps you can take after a disaster to positively impact rebuilding efforts for your ...
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Outsourcing Building Department Services Can Help Overwhelmed Cities
By The Building Department Team | 5 min. read
City Managers are champions of running tight-staffed building departments. But no matter how skilled or experienced they are, balancing the demands of...
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Navigating an Increase in Solar Energy Projects in Your Community
By The Building Department Team | 1 min. read
As communities increase focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly solutions, the use of solar energy will continue to gain popularity. Acco...
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3 Things Municipalities Can Implement in 30 Days To Avoid Budget Cuts
By The Building Department Team | 3 min. read
With rising costs for fuel, supplies, and utilities, cities and counties across the country are facing real budget pressures. Inflation is stretching ...
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It’s Time to Review Your Building Department’s Plan Review Process
By The Building Department Team | 2 min. read
Whether you’re a municipal leader or building official, you’re probably all too familiar with the frustrations that go along with building plan review...
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