
Managing Multiple Projects with Limited Resources: A Guide for Rural Communities
By The Building Department Team | Feb 5, 2025 | 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...
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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...
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Four Keys to Successful Municipal Budget Management
By The Building Department Team | 5 min. read
As a city leader, you know that balancing the budget is no walk in the park. You're constantly juggling rising community expectations with the reality...
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Navigating the End of ARPA Funds: Why SAFEbuilt Partnerships Are Key to City Services
By The Building Department Team | 5 min. read
As the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds come to an end, municipalities across the country face a tough challenge: how to maintain essential servi...
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Improving Government Customer Service: 5 Ways To Up Your Game
By The Community Development Team | 3 min. read
Municipal customer service is in a league all its own. When it comes to overseeing building departments and public works offices, providing excellent ...
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5 Ways To Improve Customer Service in Your Public Works Department
By The Community Development Team | 4 min. read
Public works departments ensure that the community's infrastructure — which is seen and used daily by its residents — is maintained and improved regul...
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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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