Devastating storms such as hurricanes, tornados, floods from thunderstorms and the recent Texas freeze create a bonanza of work for Contractors. From blown off roofs to busted pipes to fallen sheetrock, Contractors rush in to assist homeowners in repairing damage homes. Challenges often crop up during construction and some Contractors scratch their head on how to proceed in obtaining the proper permits. Below are questions that The PermitUsNow team has received from Contractors over the…

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Media Contact: Helen Callier, President 281.312.9981 Mobile | helen@permitusnow.com Permit Us Now Featured by H-E-B Grocery as Diverse Supplier Success Story HOUSTON, Texas (March 25, 2021) – Permit Us Now, a building permitting expediting firm, was selected by HEB, one of the largest independent grocery chains in the U.S., to be featured in a video on HEB’s Supplier Diversity website as a small and diverse supplier success…

As I write this article, millions of my fellow Texans are still without power and attempting to stay warm huddled inside their homes. Others have sought shelter at warming centers to weather the freezing temperatures and to protect their family. Just like the Texas electrical grid’s, managed by the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), infrastructure failed, some houses in Texas were not built to withstand freezing temperatures for any long period. As a result, water pipes…

In many markets across the United States, Construction Project Executives are being challenged more and more to start construction on time and within budget. Recent construction industry studies show that building permits are causing significant delays and much pain for Project Executives. Avoid unnecessary delays. In “The Essential Guide for Construction Project Executives to Pulling Permits Fast”, I dive into the six tips you should consider after receiving jurisdiction rejection…

You’re a Construction Project Executive with demands to grow your business in 2021 and the new normal is causing budget strains from waiting around much longer than planned for building permits. We get it! We hear the challenges from the many calls into our PermitUsNow’s toll-free line that sheds light on Contractors’ struggles in obtaining building permits in a timely manner. Here’s a snapshot of industry permitting realities: Avoiding working in a particular jurisdiction when…