How to Secure Faster Approvals on Commercial Construction Permits

Time is money, and nothing is more frustrating than waiting on government approval for commercial construction permits.

The power to expedite this process is in your hands, however. Regardless of the location, size and scope of work, applicable building and zoning laws dictate the proper paperwork and procedures for each job.

Filing for a commercial construction permit includes a series of steps that, if followed, correctly lead to success. It is like following a map. Stay on the right road and get there quickly. Veer off for any reason, and things can turn sour.

Here are some waypoints in that journey to ensure your commercial construction permit gets approved quickly and efficiently.

• Fill out forms properly and completely. A little extra time during this stage of the process can save weeks - even months - down the road. Make sure all of your drawings, documents and forms are complete, accurate and signed. Go down the checklist and make sure you are submitting everything at once. There’s no catching up later. Everything needs to be there before the process can begin.
• Use the electronic submitting system. Most local, county and state structures are now equipped to accept digital applications and provide virtual reviews. Get used to doing things this way and take advantage of it. In addition to streamlining submissions and evaluations, most systems include email or text updates to let you know where the process stands.
• Address corrections quickly. Whether because of mistakes, misunderstandings or incomplete information, you may get correction requests in order to align with building codes. Don’t wait. Make the corrections immediately. And double check them. Don’t make someone ask twice.
• Be patient. Planning departments work as quickly as they can, but things don’t happen overnight. If you submit everything manually, don’t ask for status updates or call to see what’s taking longer than you’d hoped. Every time a worker has to pick up the phone or answer an email takes away from the time they could be working on your application. This is where filing electronically could add to peace of mind since the status update is a click away.

Another way to ensure the fastest route to approval on commercial construction permits is to hire a professional.

Working with a permitting service offers financial benefits and peace of mind when navigating these evolving regulations. 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.