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Process Improvement
What You Need to Know About the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Amanda Gilliam
Congress’s signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act [IIJA]) will create both demands and opportunities for communities across the United States. Per the IIJA release in November 2021, $1.2 trillion in funding will be distributed across the United State to fund projects that focus on: Access to … Continued
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Process Improvement
Two Ways to Speed up the City Development Process
Amanda Gilliam Delayed projects often add up to lost revenue, overworked staff, and unhappy residents. But with so many steps to get a project from start to finish, it can be difficult to stay on track and on budget — especially when many cities are facing permit backlogs, staffing challenges, or cannot facilitate concurrent plan reviews. SAFEbuilt … Continued
Process Improvement
What You Need to Know About the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Amanda Gilliam Congress’s signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act [IIJA]) will create both demands and opportunities for communities across the United States. Per the IIJA release in November 2021, $1.2 trillion in funding will be distributed across the United State to fund projects that focus on: Access to … Continued
Process Improvement
Why Cities Use a Third-Party Community Development Provider
Joe DeRosa More than 1,000 municipalities have come to SAFEbuilt with their community development challenges. But you may be wondering, what’s the advantage of bringing in a third-party provider to help with your community development projects? Why SAFEbuilt? At SAFEbuilt, we don’t just help you get the job done — we help you reach your goals through … Continued
Process Improvement
Reduce Backlog With National Plan Review
Amanda Gilliam Looking for ways to get permits into the hands of your community faster? Unable or not ready to hire a full-time plan reviewer? Have a backlog of development plans just waiting to be reviewed? At SAFEbuilt, we can address all of these challenges with our National Plan Review program, which provides your community with skilled … ContinuedIndustry Resources
Building Code
2021 ICC Conference Highlights
The world has faced major challenges in the past year that have drastically impacted the ways in which we live and work. But the building safety industry has remained steadfast during these tough circumstances,” Sims remarked, “The obstacles we’ve faced this year have also confirmed the immense value of digitization. The investments our members have made to improve their virtual capabilities have helped to mitigate delays, keep the economy afloat and produce lasting reductions in operational costs.”
Operations
How 3 Innovative Cities Make Budgets Easy
Implementing principles of transparency, participation, and collaboration around a government’s budget offers great return on investment.
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