Commercial GCs: Why Industry Associations Are Strong Defenses Against Market Uncertainty
If you’re a general or trade contractor and you’re not plugged into industry associations, you’re exposing your projects to unnecessary risks.
5 Impacts of Tariffs on Permitting for Contractors
With the onslaught of tariffs that the United States is posing on countries that provide building materials and equipment, the ripple effect will hit contractors hard, especially when it comes to securing building permits without costly delays.
Top 4 Permitting Challenges for Older Buildings (And How to Overcome Them)
If you’re working with older buildings, there are unique challenges you need to be ready for. Here are four areas you should know to succeed.
New Year, New Construction: Key Permitting Strategies for 2025 Commercial Projects
Here are five permitting strategies for your consideration when planning your new commercial projects in 2025.
Top 3 Secrets to Pulling School Permits in Round Rock, Texas
Here are three secrets to streamline your permit acquisition in Round Rock.
The Hidden Pitfalls of Buying a Business: Understanding Permits and Certificates of Occupancy
Here are seven points to follow to obtain a CO when nobody told you while researching the business opportunity what to look out for.
2024 E.C.O. Summit: Here’s What You Can Expect
It’s almost time for Subcontractors USA-TEXAS’ Second Annual E.C.O. Summit! Here’s what you can expect.
City of Austin Partners with Archistar to Utilize AI for Development Process
The City of Austin has entered into a contract with Archistar for the deployment of its automated building permit assessment software following a successful three-month pilot of the program.
Optimizing Permitting for P3 Projects in Texas: Best Practices for 2024
Many public entities in Texas are leveraging public-private partnerships known as P3s due to budget constraints, limited staff, and challenges in using traditional procurement models.
Guidelines for Permitting After a Hurricane: What Every Contractor Should Know
Dive in and discover the key steps to prepare for and recover from the wrath of powerful storms.
Avoid Costly Mistakes: Importance of Proper Permits for Post-Storm Repairs in Houston
The PermitUsNow team has extensive experience with storms that cause severe structural damage, including cracked external walls, shattered windows, ripped-off bricks, blown-off roofs, and busted frames.
City of Houston Expedites Permitting Process After Damaging Storm
The Houston Permitting Center and the Planning and Development Department are expediting the permitting and plan review process following severe weather events in the area.
Effective Permit Planning for Project Owners: Maximizing Efficiency and Minimizing Delays
Navigating the permit-planning process can often be a major hurdle for any construction project. Though it plays a significant role in your project’s timely completion, permit planning is often considered daunting due to its complex dance with regulations, piles of paperwork, and complex bureaucratic procedures. This blog aims to change that perception and guide you toward efficient permit planning.
Streamlining Building Permit Approvals for Large-Scale Projects
Managing large-scale projects comes with its fair share of challenges, and one significant hurdle is navigating the complex world of building permits. However, with the right strategies in place, project owners can ensure the timely execution of their projects. In this blog, we will discuss effective strategies that project owners can use to streamline the…
Tips for Project Owners with Multiple Projects
When managing multiple construction projects, navigating the building permit process efficiently is crucial for project owners. This blog will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help project owners master the building permit process and ensure timely approvals. Establishing a Streamlined Permitting Workflow Managing multiple projects simultaneously can be overwhelming, but project owners can streamline…
Contractors: 5 Tips for Carrollton Permit Pulling
For contractors planning construction projects in Carrollton, TX, navigating the city’s permit requirements can be complex. Each city has its unique guidelines and understanding them is crucial for a successful project. Here are five tips to help you get started with pulling permits in Carrollton: Tip 1: Understand when permits are required. The first step…
Mastering the Building Permit Process: Tips for Project Owners Handling Multiple Projects
When managing multiple construction projects, navigating the building permit process efficiently is crucial for project owners. This blog will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help project owners master the building permit process and ensure timely approvals. Establishing a Streamlined Permitting Workflow Managing multiple projects simultaneously can be overwhelming, but project owners can streamline…
Contractors: 5 Tips to Help You Get Started Pulling Permits in Carrollton
For contractors planning construction projects in Carrollton, TX, navigating the city’s permit requirements can be complex. Each city has its unique guidelines and understanding them is crucial for a successful project. Here are five tips to help you get started with pulling permits in Carrollton: Tip 1: Understand when permits are required. The first step…
Waco Permit Pulling Tips for Contractors
The process of pulling building permits can be complex and daunting. Every city has unique rules and procedures, and Waco, TX, is no exception. Contractors looking to start construction projects in Waco must be well-versed in the local permitting process to ensure a smooth and successful project. Here are five tips to help you get…
The Top 3 Secrets to Pulling Permits in Round Rock
Breaking ground on your dream construction project in Round Rock, TX, is an exciting time. But before you can start building, you must have all the necessary permits. Pulling permits can be tricky, especially because every city has its specific set of building codes and regulations—and Round Rock is no exception. But we are here…