To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. The building permit process has long been one of the most ...

The city of San Diego is making it easier than ever to build more housing and lower construction costs. For the past three years, our team has been laser-focused on decreasing permit times and ...

In what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind program, L.A. city and county building officials will use artificial intelligence to assist with permitting for rebuilding after January’s wildfires. The ...

Santa Barbara policymakers are working toward creating a streamlined objective design review for developers if the proposed project meets preapproved standards for architectural styles and zoning ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Championed by Rep. Jeff Zenger ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — An architect trying to build affordable housing in Portland says that, despite the city's well-intentioned efforts to streamline permitting, red tape and fees continue to present ...

Professional builders dislike surprises, particularly when it comes to the cost of projects and the time required to complete them. But obtaining permits is a necessary step for any construction ...

The Poway City Council has started to look at ways to make building or upgrading a home easier by streamlining or eliminating one of the city application processes. Poway Mayor Steve Vaus introduced ...