HOUSTON, Texas (March, 2023) – Helen Callier, who recently served as Emcee for the first annual Harris County Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Summit with SBA Houston, is expanding PermitUsNow’s position in the construction industry.

As President of the firm, Callier uses PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permit expediting firm helping architects, contractors, and project owners, to save time and money by obtaining building permits in a timely manner.

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Helen Callier with her building permitting team.

HOUSTON, Texas (February 28, 2023) – PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permit expediting firm, is proud to announce that its president, Helen Callier, has been selected to serve as Mistress of Ceremony for the first annual Harris County Minority/Women-Owned Small Business Enterprise (MWBE) Summit.

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Minority/Women-Owned Small Business Enterprise (MWBE) Summit

HOUSTON, Texas (March 2, 2023) – PermitUsNow, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas, along the Gulf Coast and other regions in North America, is celebrating National Women in Construction Week.

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PermitUsNow celebrating National Women in Construction Week.

HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 22, 2022) – PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permitting and expediting firm located in Texas, is providing practical residential repair permits to homeowners and Contractors in case of busted water pipes due to incoming winter freeze.

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PermitUsNow team members meet with City of Houston Permitting plan reviewers, inspectors and other permitting staff on a regular basis to discuss client permitting projects.

HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 20, 2022) – Helen Callier, founder of PermitUsNow, recently completed her six-year term as State of Texas Commissioner with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). In this role, Callier supported 891,673 Licensees and 37 industry programs regulated by TDLR.

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Helen Callier Serving as State of Texas Commissioner

HOUSTON, Texas (October 10, 2022) – PermitUsNow, a construction industry award winning building permitting management firm, celebrates National Code Enforcement Month in October 2022 by sharing key tips to assist Contractors in pulling building permits for their construction projects.

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Helen Callier sharing industry tips

Houston, Texas (June 28, 2022) – PermitUsNow’s Leader – Helen Callier was featured on Houston Community College System (HCCS) TV Small Business Wednesday TV Show.

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Helen Callier Interviewed on the Small Business Wednesday Show on HCCTV

HOUSTON, Texas (June 22, 2022) – PermitUsNow was selected as one of the Top 25 Subcontractors of the Year in 2022 during the SubContractors USA Awards Luncheon held on June 22, 2022.

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Helen Callier, Moruf Jimoh, and Yudeysi Urraca receiving award

HOUSTON, Texas (March 23, 2022) – PermitUsNow, an industry recognized Texas based building permitting company, has opened its 1.844.Permit.4 hotline to 24 / 7 coverage to provide homeowners impacted by devastating tornados in St. Bernard Parish, LA, Oklahoma and parts of Texas with tips on obtaining building permits.

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Homeowners Devastated by Tornados in Texas, New Orleans, and Oklahoma

HOUSTON, Texas (March 10, 2022) – PermitUsNow, a premiere building permitting firm in Texas, announced today that Helen Caller, President of PermitUsNow was honored by H-E-B Grocery Construction Project Management and El Dorado store management for her contributions in managing permitting with 3 different jurisdictions and coordinating critical inspections for the new El Dorado grocery store with curbside, fuel station, car wash and detention pond.

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H-E-B Grocery Recognized Helen Callier During Women in Construction Luncheon

HOUSTON, Texas (November 16, 2021) – PermitUsNow announced today the release of “The Building Permit Logbook” by Helen Callier. This book helps contractors to save time and money by tracking building permits daily for their construction projects.

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Permitting Logbook promo ad

HOUSTON, Texas (November 11, 2021) – PermitUsNow, a construction industry recognized permit expediting firm serving residential and commercial clients across Texas and with a national presence, has opened its toll free line at 1.844.PERMIT.4 (1.844.737.6484) to assist US Veterans with any issues with building permits for remodeling, renovating and even repairing homes from recent hurricanes.

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Houston Permitting Center parking

HOUSTON, Texas (October 21, 2021) – PermitUsNow, a construction industry award winning permit expediting firm serving commercial and residential clients across Texas and with a national presence, celebrates its President, Helen Callier, being honored with the Women Who Mean Business Award by the Houston Business Journal.

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Helen Callier receives HBJ’s Women Who mean Business Award

HOUSTON, Texas (October 14, 2021) – PermitUsNow, a construction industry award winning permit expediting firm serving commercial and residential clients across the US, takes time to celebrate national Code Compliance Month.

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Moruf Jimof reviewing building plans

HOUSTON, Texas (September 14, 2021) – PermitUsNow, a construction industry award winning permit expediting firm serving residential and commercial clients in Texas and across the US, today released 5 Things to Know About When to Pull a Building Permit after Home Damaged from Hurricane Nicholas.

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Helen Callier at Houston Permitting Center

HOUSTON, Texas (August 30, 2021) – PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permitting and expediting small business along the Texas Gulf Coast, has provided construction permitting tips to residential property owners impacted by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana.

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Louisiana hit by Hurricane Ida

HOUSTON, Texas (August 23, 2021) – PermitUsNow, an industry recognized building permitting expediting small business in Texas, is a proud supporter of the HCC Mattress Mack School of Selling – Session 6, August 26, 2021 – “What You Learn After You Know It All”.

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PermitUsNow is a proud supporter of the HCC Mattress Mack School of Selling – Session 6, August 26, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (June 22, 2021) – PermitUsNow, a building permitting expediting firm, is one of the winners of SubContractors USA Top 25 Contractors Award in 2021.

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PermitUsNow Recognized as a Top 25 Contractor of the Year by SubContractors USA

HOUSTON, Texas (March 25, 2021) – Small Business, Big Lessons. How a technical services firm and an entrepreneurship program changed course in challenging times.

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Helen Callier, PermitUsNow’s President Highlighted by Regions Bank, Leading Small Business Lending, in Good Stories Article

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 story.

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Permit Us Now Featured by H-E-B Grocery as Diverse Supplier Success Story

HOUSTON, Texas (March 8, 2021) – Permit Us Now, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas and with a national presence, has announced its commitment to support National Women in Construction Week. Started in 1953, this women’s event recognizes the role and contributions that women make in construction. March 7 to 13, 2021 is this year’s designated week with a focus to Connect, Collaborate and Construct.

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Helen Callier reviewing permitting plans.

HOUSTON, Texas (February 16, 2021) – Permit Us Now sponsors Houston Community College’s Center of Entrepreneurship Annual Business Plan Competition. The announcement of Permit Us Now’s sponsorship comes at a time when many small businesses in the Houston area continue to struggle with loss of revenue due to the pandemic causing major adverse marketplace shifts.

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Permit Us Now team delivering first sponsorship check in 2017 to HCC.

Houston, Texas (February 16, 2021) PermitUsNow has released The Essential Guide to Help Construction Project Executives Pull Building Permits Fast:After Receiving Jurisdiction Rejection Comments.

Emails, text messages and phone calls into our toll-free line over the last few months have shown an increase in Architects and Construction Project Executives asking how to address rejections from Plan Reviewers. While some rejections could have been caught before submitting to jurisdiction, other Plan Review comments seem mostly to be cryptic and the Contractor and/or Architect is not clear on what the Reviewer is conveying.

“We are super excited about releasing this guide as it will help lots of Contractors and Architects to avoid mistakes in responding to Plan Review comments. This guide has practical tips that can be implemented right away in order to respond to jurisdiction plan review rejection comments.” Moruf Jimoh, AAIA, Technical Manager, PermitUsNow

You can punt being frustrated or stuck on how to respond to Plan Reviewers’ rejection comments and begin learning helpful tips here.

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Did you read the December 2020 issue of SubContractors USA? There was a great article on page 4 titled “US Construction Spending to Gain Ground Through 2024” highlighted growth in certain construction industry sectors and regions in the US such as in the South. This is good news if you are prepared to play the game.

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HOUSTON, Texas (December 17, 2020) – PermitUsNow was selected as the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) Luna Established Firm of the Year during RHCA’s Speaker Tour.

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Helen Callier online participation via Zoom

December 2, 2020 – Houston, Texas: PermitUsNow’s Leadership Releases Latest Construction Industry Article titled Contractors: 5 Tips to Score a Building Permit in a Timely Manner

These helpful tips are offered to assist Contractors, Architects and Project Owners in being successful on pulling permits to start construction per project schedule. Delays cost time and money and the 5 tips are meant to point Contractors in the right direction.

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PermitUsNow’s Leadership Extend “Gratitude” for Permitting Team the Opportunity to Serve on Projects

As we head into the Thanksgiving and holiday season, the PermitUsNow team extends gratitude to clients, vendors, teaming partners and industry friends at the jurisdictions. We are also grateful for the many opportunities to work together in 2020 and we look forward to great projects to permit for you in the new year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

#BuildSafe

October 2020 featured article sharing helpful tips and best practices for contractors

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Helen Callier’s featured article in Subcontractors USA

“September 28, 2020 – Houston, Texas: Permit Us Now’s President, Helen Callier, Selected as Featured Speaker During Construction Panel for H-E-B’s Annual Supplier Diversity Opportunity Exchange and Expo.”

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Helen Callier Selected as One of HEB’s Annual Supplier Diversity Opportunity Exchange and Expo Speakers

PermitUsNow Leader releases September (Is “It’s the City Problem” Holding Up Your Permit) blog article to be a resource to Contractors, Architects or Project Owners frustrated with Plan Reviewers, stuck in City permitting and screaming “It’s the City!” causing my project with major delays. You will find helpful tips to re-calibrate and position you to pull your permit fast.

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Construction Building Application Approved

Three years ago, one of the most devastating storms to hit the Texas Gulf Coast caused over $125 billion in damage and made a horrendous impact in the Houston area. Today, the PermitUsNow continues to receive phone calls from Contractors, Architects, and property owners with pleas for assistance in obtaining building permits to restore and in many cases, rebuild homes. Helen shares in latest PermitUsNow blog and in SubConstractors USA column the 8 Steps to Follow When Completed Construction and Failed to Pull a Building Permit.

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Heavily damaged house by Hurricane Harvey in August 2017

Helen Callier, President releases latest blog article with suggestions to help contractors and those struggling with online plans submissions for permitting. Read now “The Top Ten Mistakes Contractors Make When Submitting Online for Permit”.

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Helping contractors and anyone struggling with online submissions for permitting

“It’s Your Business” show was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC.
The guest is Helen Callier, President, Permit Us Now

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Veronica Douglas from “It’s Your Business” show interviews Helen Callier, founder of Permit Us Now.

As a response to the changing working conditions in design and construction due to the COVID-19, Permit Us Now has created a blog article to help the design and construction industry to stay up-to-date of its impact on building permitting and inspection activities across the state of Texas and being expanded to other parts of the U.S. We will include a color coded map in the future to denote which jurisdictions are having the longest delays or the greatest impact.

In addition, we have created a page to show a running list of stories and announcements from jurisdictions on the affects of COVID-19 on building permitting and inspections.

Lastly, we will be writing articles weekly to share with the design and construction industry so check back often and bookmark this page for the latest updates.

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Helen Callier, PermitUsNow President alerts industry that team members are deemed as essential workers during the current health crises and team members continue to pull building permits during the current health crises. Our business is open and is classified under the essential critical infrastructure necessary to continue operations under the 16 critical infrastructure sectors identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). We fall under Article XI: Infrastructure, Development, Operation and Construction. See the attached bulletin.

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HOUSTON, Texas (January 15, 2020) – Helen Callier, Founder of Permit Us Now was featured on It’s Your Business TV show by Veronica Douglas, HCC Director of Small Business. This show is designed to showcase local small business success stories such as Permit Us Now that are flourishing and making an impact in the community in creating jobs, boosting the economy and assisting others (small businesses) in their aspirations.

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Helen Callier and Veronica Douglas

December 12, 2019 – (Houston, Texas) – The HAGGL Annual Luncheon highlights lending institutions that have gone over and above in making loans to small businesses during the year. In addition to certain lenders receiving awards, Houston Community College Business Plan Competition (BPC) was recognized for their continued support to helping small business succeed in the marketplace. Permit Us Now along with Twice Media Productions were the only two HCC BPC small business success stories featured during this annual luncheon.

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Left to right: Helen Callier – PermitUsNow, Sandra Louvier – HCC BPC, Tiffany Williams – Twice Media

HOUSTON, Texas (November 8, 2019) – Helen Callier, President of PermitUsNow served as one of the participants in the Greater Houston Partnership’s Thought Leadership Luncheon Series. This week’s luncheon series featured Tilman Fertita, CEO of Landry’s Inc. highlighting key strategies from his book “Shut Up and Listen”.

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HCCS Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni with Dr. Kim Burroughs, Director and Liz Carreno, Outreach and Recruiting Manager

“HOUSTON, Texas (September 17, 2019) – Permit Us Now served as one of the sponsors for this year’s “The Day of the Construction Worker” held at Minute Maid Park on August 24, 2019. This special day recognized the Greater Houston Construction Industry’s impact in Houston’s growth and for continuing the rebuilding of Houston’s Harvey Storm survivors. The celebration featured free food, music, games, entertainment, industry, safety, and health exhibits plus special appearances were made by Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Houston Airport System Director and large Primes.”

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Permit Us Now Sponsors The Day of the Construction Worker Annual Event – Photo L – R – Billisha Hastings, Permit Us Now, Helen Callier, Permit Us Now, Mayor Sylvester Turner, and Michele Jungers, Crown Ridge

“HOUSTON, Texas (July 1, 2019) – Permit Us Now was selected as one of the Top 25 Subcontractors of the Year in 2019 during the SubContractors USA Awards Luncheon held on June 26, 2019. The annual event is geared towards small, minority, women, disadvantaged and veteran owned businesses being recognized for their excellence in industry and for making significant contributions in the state of Texas economy.”

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Top 25 Subcontractors of the Year Award

PermitUsNow Partners – Helen Callier and Moruf Jimoh, AAIA were thrilled to have the opportunity to share how working on H-E-B projects across the state of Texas helps improve quality of life for Texans and those visiting Texas.

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Permit Us Now Receives H-E-B Grocery Supplier Diversity Supplier of the Year Award.

“HOUSTON, Texas (September 10, 2018) – Permit Us Now was selected as H-E-B’s Supplier Diversity Supplier of the Year. Helen Callier, president of Permit Us Now, will accept the Supplier Award during H-E-B’s Supplier Diversity Conference taking place September 13th in San Antonio, Texas. The annual event is geared towards small, minority, women-owned, disadvantaged and historically underutilized businesses.”

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H-E-B Grocery Supplier Diversity Supplier of the Year Award

“From Rockport to Houston to the Beaumont, Port Arthur Triangle, thousands of residential, commercial and government buildings have been affected by Hurricane Harvey and require rebuilding. As a native of Houston, I, along with the Permit Us Now team, want to help our communities get back into operations faster, so we want to share with contractors, architects and project owners what we know to-date on obtaining city building permits…”

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How to obtain city building permits to rebuild after hurricane harvey

Helen Callier interviewed by CNBC Nightly Business Report reviewing the impact of the United States Government shutdown on Bradlink LLC, Permit Us Now’s parent company that is predominantly involved in government contracting for 15 years. Ms. Callier’s interview begins around the 5:34 minute mark.

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Nightly Business Report, the weeks-long partial government shutdown is starting to create anxiety on Wall Street. Plus, the high cost of retail returns.

“As the U.S.government shutdown enters its third week, on the verge of becoming the longest in history, Main Street is getting creative to stay afloat. The partial closure is having ripple effects nationwide on companies that work with and rely on the federal government to do business…”

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Small business owners like Helen Callier of Bradlink, LLC, say the government shutdown is impacting business. Callier is a part of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program, and can’t access resources during the partial closure.

Permit Us Now President, Helen Callier, was recently interviewed by host Todd DuPlantis on the Topic TV Show in HCCTV. The interview appears on Houston Community College web sites and other media and is found here for viewing. Helen shares the value that Permit Us Now provides to the construction industry and how participating in HCCS Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business and subsequently, Business Plan Competition helped in developing our business growth plan.

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Show discusses local business and community news as it relates to Houston Community College System

Article outlines key trends impacting permitting and helpful tips for contractors, Project Owners, and Architects to consider in pulling building permits in the year ahead.

“On December 3, 2018, I attended the first annual Asian | Turkish | Indo-American Chambers of Commerce Real Estate and Construction Summit in Houston, Texas. There were three industry panels that provided a treasure trove of industry insights and data along with two powerful keynote speakers including State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Glenn Hager…”

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Article presents the three industry trends and impacts on obtaining building permits in 2019

Five Secrets Revealed on How a Good Offense Helps to Obtain a Building Permit Fast.

“With hundreds of billions of dollars and many more construction opportunities on the horizon for contractors, some jurisdictions are scrambling to handle the work load for plan reviews to issue building permits. And with recent hurricane-impacted areas along the Florida Gulf Coast and in the Carolinas, jurisdictions will become even more stretched…”

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Article reveals the five secrets on how a good offense helps to obtain a building permit Fast

“I’ve met a few people this year that have struggled in one way or another in obtaining the necessary permits on highway construction projects. From forgetting to fully assess site conditions for Rock Quarry to having modular trailers that lacked State seal of approval to getting started later than planned with environmental permits, issues popped-up that stressed the start of construction. Five simple tips that help to remove blind spots and provide clarity in obtaining agency and jurisdiction permits for highway projects were covered…”

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Article reveals five simple tips drive highway to permitting success

“Looking to get started with your construction project on time? The building permitting tips and insights below from Helen Callier, Permit Us Now, Contributing Writer will assist you in positioning for success…”

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Article presents five ways to get your building permit faster

Houston, Texas | August 2016. Bradlink team members were excited to compete in and graduate from Houston Community College System (HCCS) Business Plan Competition (BPC) in May of 2016. The BPC is led by Jack Barry, a successful businessman with over 40 years of proven experience including start-ups, mid-sized firms, and Fortune 500 businesses along with co-facilitator Richard Tyler, an international business consultant and speaker. Helen states, “while our business plan on expanding our building permitting services under the umbrella of PermitUsNow was not selected, we are the ultimate winner because the coaching received and insights gained were more valuable than the actual prize money.”

We are humbled to announce Bradlink is one of the sponsors of HCCS BPC in 2017 to assist other small businesses in shaping their entrepreneurial dreams and business plan.

Sandra Louvier, Director Center of Entrepreneurship NW, John (Jack) Barry, Business Consultant, Helen Callier, Bradlink President, Moruf Jimoh, Associate AIA, Bradlink Technical Permitting Manager