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.
A Guide to EV Charging Station Permits

Get clear answers on EV charging station permits, including requirements, steps, and tips for smooth approval on both home and commercial installations.
Smart & Final Diamond Bar Advances Stand-Alone TI Through Coordinated Life-Safety Review
Permit Place expedited permits for Smart & Final Inc.’s stand-alone tenant improvement in Diamond Bar, CA, securing fast plan check approval in 42 days. Anticipating additional planning and fire reviews, coordinating closely with city officials, and delivering a seamless submittal ensured quick, cost-effective closure of one exit door without construction.
Smart & Final Las Vegas Maintains Momentum Through Portal-Driven TI Review
Permit Place expedited plan check approval for Smart & Final Inc.’s stand-alone tenant improvement in Las Vegas, NV, in just 24 days. Overcoming a complex online portal and detailed pre-screen comments, our team applied rigorous due diligence, streamlined submittals, and maintained proactive communication, securing approval in only two review rounds.
Smart & Final Phoenix TI Secures Clean Approval for Life-Safety Modification
Permit Place achieved plan check approval in just 24 days for Smart & Final’s TI in Phoenix, AZ. By proactively coordinating with the City of Phoenix Planning & Development and Fire Department, securing sealed drawings, and focusing on code-sensitive exit modifications, the team accelerated permitting and maintained project rollout momentum.
Smart & Final Blythe TI Maintains Momentum Despite Manual Permitting Requirements
Permit Place secured plan check approval for Smart & Final Inc.’s stand alone TI in Blythe, CA in just 29 days. By identifying local submittal, payment, and printing requirements early and coordinating with the City of Blythe and a local printer, the team streamlined reviews, payments, and permit issuance.