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How to Fix Your Building Department’s Plan Review Process

How to Fix Your Building Department’s Plan Review Process

Whether you are a municipal leader or a building official, you may be familiar with the frustrations that go along with building plan review delays. C...
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Keep Projects Moving Safely with Remote Inspections

Keep Projects Moving Safely with Remote Inspections

COVID-19 has changed the way many businesses operate. Following social distancing measures, SAFEbuilt has stayed ahead of the curve to keep client pro...
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Disaster Response Plans and Community Maintenance

Disaster Response Plans and Community Maintenance

In the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are all reminded of what really matters in the face of national, state, and local disasters–protectin...
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5 Tips for Serving Your Community Virtually

5 Tips for Serving Your Community Virtually

Are you canceling or reducing your office hours to support social distancing? There are many alternatives available to continue serving your community...
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It’s Time to Review Your Building Department’s Plan Review Process

It’s Time to Review Your Building Department’s Plan Review Process

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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Top 5 Plan Review Challenges Facing Building Officials

Top 5 Plan Review Challenges Facing Building Officials

Ah, yes. The dreaded building plan review backlog, an issue many municipalities across the country are all too familiar with. Construction booms bring...
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Four Components of a Stable Building Department Budget

Four Components of a Stable Building Department Budget

KEY LESSONS Gauge development trends Prepare for changing workloads Keep open lines of communication Choose the right spending model From elected offi...
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