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5 Ways to Reduce Your Permit Review Time by 50%
January 1, 20266 min read
The True Cost of Permit Delays
Every week of delay costs:
Here are 5 proven strategies to cut your review time in half.
1. Pre-Application Meetings
Meet with the building department BEFORE submitting. Get clarity on:
2. Complete Initial Submittals
The #1 cause of delays: incomplete submittals. Use a checklist for:
3. Organize Your Response Letters
When you get comments back:
4. Build Examiner Relationships
The same examiners review your projects. Be:
5. Use Technology
Manual tracking leads to:
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