To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. The building permit process has long been one of the most ...

The city of San Diego is making it easier than ever to build more housing and lower construction costs. For the past three years, our team has been laser-focused on decreasing permit times and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — An architect trying to build affordable housing in Portland says that, despite the city's well-intentioned efforts to streamline permitting, red tape and fees continue to present ...

Santa Barbara policymakers are working toward creating a streamlined objective design review for developers if the proposed project meets preapproved standards for architectural styles and zoning ...

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Professional builders dislike surprises, particularly when it comes to the cost of projects and the time required to complete them. But obtaining permits is a necessary step for any construction ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City is taking steps to resolve long delays in the building permit process, a temporary professional self-certification law for certain developments was recently passed as a way ...