Category: Permit Expediter

A Permit Expediter is a trained professional that advises clients throughout the permitting process to keep construction projects on schedule and within budget.  Because the process of getting a construction project permitted can be difficult, especially in certain jurisdictions, we recommend hiring an experienced permit expediting firm. What should this firm bring to the table? Local Expertise: A good Permit Expediter should offer local expertise, knowing the process of a region inside-and-out. They should have a Rolodex of local contacts with whom they can contact for important questions and inquiries. Additionally, they should be aware of specific codes that could affect …

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Vetting A Building Permit Expediter Opening commercial establishments require building permits. In this article, I will cover some items you need to properly vet a building permit expediter before you handover plans. The key logistical details you need to cover when vetting a building permit expediter are regional expertise, how they manage rechecks, and how they cover pricing. Some folks look only at expertise and, while important, this is a mistake. Rechecks and pricing can dismantle a project’s building permits, and good building permit expediters will be able to give a good answer. Regional Expertise Regional expertise means knowing how …

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