Building permits are one of the most difficult permits to get in the United States. Asides the fact that getting a construction permit can be tedious and also take too long, an applicant must also ensure to supply only the correct data. Moreso, when applying for any kind of building or plan permit in the US, the applicant goes through a review process that helps in making sure the planned construction complies with all building codes and requirements. This process of review and approval usually involves a whole team of plan reviewers, architects and engineers . This makes it take quite a long time to get approved, depending on the scope of the proposed construction.
For instance, in California, getting a building permit can be very tedious, due to its stringent construction and building regulations. Most contractors and developers usually complain of having to wait for a number of months or in some cases, years, before they get a building permit in the state for any kind of building or construction. Notably, these difficulties worsened in the year 2020, a situation which many people say was due to the COVID-19 pandemic that peaked that year.
The impact of COVID on the ease of getting building and planning permits may have been indeed considerable. However, demand for building permits has also increased significantly. Sadly, departments in charge of building permits are beginning to seem overwhelmed by the sheer volume of permit requests. This has also caused massive budget constraints and staffing issues, as handling the backlog of unattended requests seems to have become a challenge.
City Building Permit Departments in most major urban areas are said to be struggling to comply with local and state permitting regulations, however this is also an issue seen across the United States. Permits Express’ associates and hundreds of runners help in ensuring that client documents are completed and are processed quickly, making the whole process easier and faster.
Permits Express is a family-owned company that helps developers and building contractors secure construction permits. The company focuses on construction, building and all commercial permits including, MEP trades, signs and alternative energy. Permits Express’ mission is to reduce the time taken to obtain construction permits, allowing clients to be more efficient and productive while focusing on their work. Monica Butler is the founder and CEO of Permits Express. She says the company helps clients expedite and process construction permit applications. According to her, permits can be issued fairly quickly in a matter of weeks, while some can take up to a few months, depending on scope, size, complexity, and location.
Butler states, ‘’The Permitting process for commercial and industrial projects tends to take longer. For Permits to be issued in the shortest time, accurate and complete documentation submission is critical. Permits Express ensures all requirements are met during the submittal process. Permits Express helps clients save time, money, and frustrations, while delivering fast results. We navigate through the complex processes of obtaining licenses and permits for clients, so they can quickly get their project up and running in the shortest time possible. We understand local codes and requirements. We are also well versed on the application submission process, reducing the time and effort needed to get the application documentation in place,”
Butler believes that Permits Express are industry experts and the go-to company to solve all permit problems. She says the company works with a network that covers the entire US, helping clients with prompt permit approvals. Speaking about Permits Express’ future milestones, Butler reveals that in the next five to ten years, the company aims to become the largest permit processor in the United States as it incorporates AI and state of the art technology into its process.
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