Artificial intelligence is all the rage right now, and it is tempting to automate processes you may not work in every day - such as permits.
Used properly, a permit management software option can automate processes and simplify communication within a permit's status and associated records online. It can reduce potential errors and delays while meeting compliance with local and state regulations.
In today's fast-paced world, where time is money, a comprehensive permitting management software solution seems an easy solution to simplify life through templates, a centralized permitting hub, automated workflows, payment and status tracking.
But nothing is ever as simple as flicking a switch. It still takes training and patience - and money - as you work the bugs out. Those bugs turn into errors, which requires refiling. That means delays.
Many digital permitting software systems struggle to handle the full range of permit types. When flexibility and locality is critical, this can be a problem.
Digital systems also tend to have rigid workflows that may not align with your company’s processes. Customization for what can already be an expensive investment drives costs up even further - if it is even available.
Instead, putting your trust in a permitting service to expedite the process brings an expert into the mix and gives you a trained, experienced professional to quarterback the job and keep the project on track.
A permit expediter is an individual or a company that assists in obtaining proper permits and guides customers through the entire process. Through their expertise, expediters help navigate every step of the way in order to avoid delays because of paperwork errors or construction plan mistakes.
Permitting services provide local knowledge, connections and the technical expertise to know where, when and how varying levels of government want permits processed and delivered.
They are familiar with local building codes and requirements because they have been there before. It’s what they do. They have contacts within the various offices and with building department officials.
Hiring a permitting service offers several benefits any building or construction project, including:
- Time savings. They handle paperwork, form collection and submissions so you don’t have to. This allows you to focus on other aspects of your project.
- Expertise. They know local regulations and permitting authorities, thus streamlining the process.
- Efficiency. Permitting services know the local, county and state laws and have researched the correct process. They will meet with officials on your behalf to keep projects moving forward.
- Communication. Permitting services deliver information both how you and the government office wants it. Digitally, email or in some rare cases snail mail. It all works for them.
- Centralized documents. Digital permit systems provide instant access to all permit information. Don’t lose something in a folder that needs to be in the file.
- Compliance. Electronic permit systems integrate safety checks and automatically attach compliance standards.
- Accountability. Permitting services can trace every step of the process to let you know where it stands.
- Data. Access to real-time updates helps in informed decision-making.
Working with a permitting service offers financial benefits and peace of mind. With services in 48 states and parts of Canada, Express Permits has the experience you are looking for in a commercial permit expeditor. Call us at (877) 898-9988, email us at sales@expresspermits.net with any questions or fill out our contact form to get the ball rolling.
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