A building permit is an official approval by the local jurisdiction to proceed with a construction project. It is intended to ensure that the project plans comply with local standards for land use, zoning and construction to ensure the safety …
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Scout Services Experiences Record Month of Roofing Permit Activity
CHICAGO, March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Scout Services, LLC. announced today that roofing permits processed through its automated service surged in February 2016 to a record monthly level. “What has traditionally been a very frustrating, manual and time-consuming exercise, can …
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How to Identify a Property Correctly
When you need some questions answered from a permitting or planning department, it can be challenging for them to assist you unless you are able to provide them with a good identification of the subject property or PIP (properly identifying …
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Illinois General Contractor Licensing
The construction industry is not regulated by the State of Illinois as a whole. In Illinois, each individual city and municipality have established their own laws in order to regulate general contractors. If a contractor is looking to begin any …
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General Contractor License Permit – Things to Consider When Selecting a Contractor
When taking on a construction project, there are so many things to think about, and it can be so freeing to pass off the burden to someone else. However, it is not simply a matter of choosing just anyone; it’s …
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How to Get a Plumbing License in Illinois
Any plumber or plumbing contracts needs to get a license before they are able to do any work in Illinois. In order to obtain a license, plumbers will need to pass their Plumbing License Exam, which will cover topics such …
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What Do You Understand About Contractor Licensing?
Summary– When you hire a contractor for you home, it is extremely important that you find out if they are licensed or not. As you are researching contractors to find who is right for you, make sure you check into …
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The 411 on Permits
Despite what you may have heard or experienced pulling a permit, it does not have to be difficult. When you are educated about the process and obtain the assistance of Scout Services, you will be amazed at how much easier …
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What is a Permit Expeditor?
When you start going through the process of obtaining permits for your project, no matter what size project you have, you will notice that the process can be challenging, expensive and lengthy. Instead of simply giving in and accepting that …
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