Five Times Permit Expediters Are So Good It’s Scary

Submittal Requirements are Straightforward Working with jurisdictions can be highly nuanced and finding out exactly what they will require for your project takes time and patience. When permit expediters are on top of their game and are able to get you straightforward submittal requirements within a week, it can be so good that you get goosebumps. Timelines are Reduced When the estimated timeline for permit issuance is 10-12 weeks and you get a permit approved in 9 weeks you may feel like you’re about to have someone pop up and shout “Just kidding!” But, Permit Advisors expedites your permits and …

Oct 31, 2016 By admin

Permit Expediting Financial Perspectives: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

Permit Expediting Financial Perspectives: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape There are times some of our clients choose not to use us due to financial reasons, and although they usually decide to bring us on anyway, the need to explain permit expediting financial perspectives is apparent. Recently, an article by Kevin Choquette of Fident Capital outlined the impacts the slow-down in construction lending is having and sourced reasons for the slow down. Choquette cited the basic reasons for the slow-down in lending for construction as Basel III, Dodd-Frank, and the Consumer Protection Agency (Choquette, Kevin. “Slow for Construction.” Western Real Estate Business …

Oct 24, 2016 By admin

When Do I Need to Hire a Permit Expediter?

Many cities are adopting an online portal for their plan-check process, leaving some professionals to wonder, “Do I still need a permit expediter?” While receiving the answer to this question from a company named Permit Advisors may seem biased, we promise to give you a straight answer. We’ll walk you through the why and when of leaving the permit process to an expert. Smaller Jurisdictions Barring some exceptions, smaller jurisdictions are often relatively quick with the permitting process, even without new technology. They don’t usually have as many internal departments, therefore, there’s less waiting and/or complication involved. Additionally smaller jurisdictions often …

Sep 19, 2016 By admin

Connecting Points: How Your Permit Expediter Helps You Avoid Single Points of Failure

This past week, I was looking into the Fortune 500 companies of 2015 to guess who’d move up or down in 2016. While reviewing some of the annual reports from 2015, it revealed some interesting information for any business hoping to increase their revenue: top companies and concepts avoid single points of failure. Now, how does this relate to construction projects? Well, avoiding single points of failure in the development phase of your project can provide less stress for your team, your vendors, and your bottom line. We believe the cornerstone to any good development is government relations, that is, …

Sep 6, 2016 By admin