What is the Bureau of Engineering (BOE)?

The Bureau of Engineering (BOE), commonly known as Public Works, is the department within a jurisdiction that is responsible for the oversight and approval of construction permits located within the city’s public right-of-way. The BOE covers projects that may affect city streets, lanes, alleys, parkways, sidewalks, and other city facilities. Among other things, conducting work on main sewer lines, easements, or parking lots will often trigger a review with the BOE department. Keep in mind that all jurisdictions and municipalities have different requirements for BOE reviews. In Los Angeles the Bureau of Engineering incorporates the following divisions: sanitation, industrial waste, public works, …

Sep 25, 2018 By Bridget Foley

Common Mistakes a Permit Expediter Prevents

For construction to commence on a piece of land, the proper permits must be issued. Any factors causing delays in construction could cost a developer a big chunk of money. Permit Expediters work to limit these delays by streamlining the process of approval. They coordinate with jurisdictions to find the fastest pathways to approval and work to reduce the number of plan rechecks required. According to Roy Hasson, CEO of Permit Advisors, “Navigating the different jurisdictions and their requirements can be a massive undertaking. We take the process off our clients’ plates so that they can focus on what they …

Aug 29, 2018 By wg-dev

Project Intake: Preparing for a Smooth Permitting Process

Whenever a project is accepted, there are three key elements that must be verified so that we can conduct the permit expediting process smoothly and efficiently. Address or Parcel ID Number Scope of Work Timeline Address or Parcel ID Number of Permit Application Having the specific address of a proposed project allows us to research which jurisdiction the project falls under. Different jurisdictions typically require a different permit application process therefore it’s important for us to understand who we will be working with. Scope of Work The Scope of Work on a proposed project describes the work that is to …

Aug 29, 2018 By wg-dev