Why Did The International Code Council Partner Partner With a Virtual Inspection Provider?
The ICC made it clear that changes were imminent in 2020. Permit backlogs, inspection delays, and manual paper trails stifled innovation in the construction sector. It sparked a period of intense collaboration and dialogue between the ICC team and Inspected leadership around remote video inspection technology to transform permits, inspections, and plan reviews. Ultimately, it […]
Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Construction Projects?
Ever considered how a single spreadsheet error could cause monumental financial chaos? Virtual inspections & permitting are a viable solution.
A Greener, Sustainable Future With Virtual Inspections
We’ve come a long way since the pandemic when the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported a survey that local building departments were beginning to adapt to new norms.
Fighting back against permit delays with virtual inspections
In Kansas City, obtaining permits for new home construction has become a significant obstacle, with builders experiencing several weeks or months of delays. The result? Long delays in developing much-needed housing units worsen the shortage of available homes in the market and raise prices.
Dallas: Tension Over Permitting Fees Sparks Developer Dilemma
Dallas is in a pickle, facing a $20 million gap in its building permitting department. Since 2015, the city’s fees have been low compared to other big Texas cities. They’re considering cranking those fees up to make ends meet, causing quite the stir. Developers are unhappy, again highlighting virtual inspections as pressure relief valves and digital transformation saviours.
As Luxury Home Permit Fees Spike – Can Virtual Inspections Rescue Municipalities?
In Aquinnah, recent building permit fee structure shifts have luxury home builders and upscale homeowners buzzing. Gone are the days of simple, flat-rate fees; now, it’s $10 for every $1,000 of construction, sparking a debate about fairness for those dreaming big.
Is Cincinnati’s Inspector Crisis Solvable?
Cincinnati’s plan to boost its building inspector ranks has tough challenges, including a significant staff shortage, training gaps, and a need for more diversity and scalable solutions.
Obsolete Inspections: Are We Building on Faulty Ground?
Building inspections are ripe for a shake-up. As city departments stretch thin and red tape tangles up projects, we throw down the gauntlet and challenge the status quo.
Rethinking permit runner roles for pool builders
Pool builders may hire permit runners with deep construction knowledge, particularly in pools, to communicate effectively with permit offices and clarify project details. But this approach covers up gaps
Why Every Contractor’s Toolkit Needs ‘Inspected’!
In today’s fast-paced construction landscape, traditional inspection methods have often felt like a speed bump, slowing progress with on-site visits, paperwork, and prolonged waiting times.