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

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

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

How To Build Strong Partnerships Between Building Departments and Elected Officials

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

Four Keys to Successful Municipal Budget Management

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

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

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

Improving Government Customer Service: 5 Ways To Up Your Game

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

5 Ways To Improve Customer Service in Your Public Works Department

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?

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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