Recent economic reports from Texas A&M University’s Texas Economic Outlook indicate a temporary fluctuation in healthcare job growth. At first glance, this may raise concern. It did for me, but when taking a closer look at the data, a different story shows. Much of the recent fluctuation in healthcare jobs is tied to short-term labor disruptions including healthcare worker strikes and data does not show an actual decline in demand for healthcare services. And…

Earlier this year, I laid out 5 permitting strategies for contractors to brace for a possible Fed rate cut in 2025 in this article "5 Construction Permitting Strategies to Prepare for a Possible Fed Rate Cut in 2025". Now that the Fed has finally delivered cutting rates by 25 basis points (bps), I thought it would be a good time to assess how the construction landscape can shift. In this article, I’ll share my thoughts on what the rate cut means for …

In today’s construction market, schedules are tighter, budgets are thinner, and the pressure to execute is greater than usual. General contractors must consider different approaches to construction to meet their customer requirements. One overlooked tool that can help general contractors stay ahead is the strategic use of phased and deferred permits. This isn’t just theory. PermitUsNow has helped many contractors with project phasing and over the years,…

Getting a permit fast feels like a huge win. And it is! But, a fast permit doesn’t guarantee a successful project. This might sound counterintuitive, especially if you’re a contractor, architect, or developer used to working under pressure. The industry moves fast. Timelines are aggressive. And securing that initial building permit often feels like crossing the finish line. We get it. But it’s not. It’s a critical milestone and the starting point towards…

It’s about saving time, money, and energy That one line sums up the PermitUsNow battle cry. In the design and construction industry, those three things — time, money, and energy — are the most valuable currencies. Yet, one of the biggest and most avoidable drains on all three? Submitting a design that’s already outdated the moment it hits the Plan Reviewer’s desk. Why Our Client Designs Don’t Get Kicked Back The PermitUsNow staff have worked on projects…