
Top KPIs Every City Manager Should Track in Their Development Department
By Joe DeRosa | Apr 28, 2025 | 4 min. read
City managers are being asked to do more with less, every single day. Between rising community expectations, shrinking budgets, and the pressure to at...
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Why Shared Services are the Future of Community Development
By Joe DeRosa | 5 min. read
At SAFEbuilt, we partner with communities across the country that are working tirelessly to keep up with growth, address housing challenges, improve i...
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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
Since the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have ended, municipalities across the country have faced a tough challenge: how to maintain essential ...
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Managing Multiple Projects with Limited Resources: A Guide for Rural Communities
By The Building Department Team | 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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5 Essential Elements of High-Quality Building Inspections
By The Building Department Team | 3 min. read
Building inspections are more than just checking boxes—they’re vital to creating safe, resilient communities. While meeting International Code Council...
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