Thought Leadership

4 Steps to Faster Plan Reviews

4 Steps to Faster Plan Reviews

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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The Role of Planning and Zoning Specialists in Your Community

The Role of Planning and Zoning Specialists in Your Community

Every day, you make choices that impact your community. While some of these decisions are small in scale, others are large enough to positively (or ne...
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How to Incorporate Your Community's Needs Into Budget Planning

How to Incorporate Your Community's Needs Into Budget Planning

Including community members in the city budget process is essential to building community trust. Explore engagement options (and the benefits of commu...
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5 Keys to Successful Community Development

5 Keys to Successful Community Development

Homeowners, developers, and contractors all want the same thing — for the development approval process to be fair and predictable. To meet these expec...
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How Do Third-Party School Building Inspections and Plan Reviews Work?

How Do Third-Party School Building Inspections and Plan Reviews Work?

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

On-Site Construction Permits Expedite Natural Disaster Recovery

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

Outsourcing Building Department Services Can Help Overwhelmed Cities

Third-party building department services exist to help streamline development projects, improve safety and reliability, and ultimately help save your ...
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