J. Crew Secures First-Round Plan Check Approval for Chapel Hill Mall TI
Permit Place assisted KCG Architects on a J. Crew mall TI in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, securing first-round plan check approval in 202 days. Despite GC coordination hurdles, proactive due diligence, structured communication schedules, and meticulous checklists ensured smooth submittals and timely approvals from Community Development & Permitting and OWASA.
Tumi Beachwood Renovation Moves Cleanly Through Mall TI Review
Permit Place expedited plan check approval for Tumi’s Beachwood, OH mall tenant improvement in just 35 days. Working with Hambrecht Oleson Design, the interior renovation—focused on new fixtures and lighting—met local requirements. Proactive due diligence and strategic planning streamlined the process, ensuring on-schedule construction and brand consistency across Tumi’s rollout.
Westgate Mall Executes Coordinated TI Approvals in San Jose
Permit Place secured seismic anchor TI permits for Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Westgate Mall in San Jose, CA, in just two days. Leveraging due diligence, code verification, and proactive coordination with the City of San Jose’s planning department, the team delivered a clean first-cycle submittal, keeping the project on schedule.
A Guide to Commercial Real Estate Permit Due Diligence

Get practical steps for commercial real estate permit due diligence to avoid costly delays, stay compliant, and keep your construction projects on track.
Building Permits in Chicago: Requirements, Fees & How to Apply
Everything you need for Chicago building permits. Chicago Construction Codes, fees, timelines & expert permit expediting since 2003.
Building Permits in Dallas: Requirements, Fees & How to Apply
Everything you need for Dallas building permits. Requirements, fees, timelines, Q-Team prescreening & expert permit expediting since 2003.
Building Permits in Miami-Dade: Requirements, Fees & How to Apply
Everything you need for Miami-Dade building permits. HVHZ requirements, NOA product approvals, fees, timelines & expert permit expediting since 2003.
Florida’s 2026 Building Code—What’s Changing?
Complete guide to Florida building code changes. The 8th Edition brought major updates to hurricane resistance, roofing standards, energy efficiency, and flood protection. Plus the 9th Edition timeline for 2026.