Top 5 Questions Our Permitting Team Hears Most, and Why They Matter
Permitting plays a critical role in keeping projects on schedule, yet it’s often where timelines become less predictable. From initial submission through approvals, clients want clarity around process, timing, and risk. Below are five of the most common questions our permitting team is asked.
1. Where do permitting timelines typically break down—and how can they be avoided?
Permitting delays often occur when submissions are incomplete, coordination gaps exist between disciplines, or jurisdiction-specific requirements are missed. These issues can lead to additional comments and resubmittals.
Our team focuses on thorough, well-coordinated submissions from the start—working closely with internal disciplines and aligning with jurisdictional expectations to help reduce unnecessary delays.
2. How can early coordination impact the success of the permitting process?
Many permitting challenges stem from items that were not fully addressed prior to submission, such as site constraints, utility coordination, or local requirements.
By engaging early and coordinating across Architecture and Engineering teams, we help identify and resolve potential concerns before they reach the review stage, allowing the process to move forward more efficiently.
3. What are the most common reasons permits require resubmittal?
Resubmittals are typically driven by missing information, conflicting details between disciplines, or failure to meet specific jurisdictional requirements. Even minor gaps can result in additional review cycles.
We take a disciplined approach to submission readiness, ensuring documents are complete, coordinated, and aligned with agency expectations to help minimize revisions.
4. How do you keep projects moving during the review process?
Once a project is under review, lack of visibility or delayed responses can slow progress. Without active management, submissions can sit longer than expected.
Our permitting team tracks every submission, maintains communication with reviewing agencies, and follows up consistently. This approach helps keep reviews active and ensures clients stay informed throughout the process.
5. What role does permitting play in maintaining overall project schedules?
Permitting is directly tied to construction timelines, and delays at this stage can impact procurement, scheduling, and project delivery.
We integrate permitting into the broader project schedule, aligning submission timing with design progress and construction goals. This allows for better planning, fewer disruptions, and a clearer path forward.
