Permitting delays can increase construction costs, frustrate applicants and slow the delivery of much-needed housing. But modernizing the process requires more than simply replacing paper with technology.

In this week’s episode of Feds At The Edge, we explore how government and industry leaders are combining policy reform, digital workflows, cloud technology and AI to reduce permitting backlogs and improve the building approval process.

John W. Lane of the Town of Caledon examines outdated bylaws, inconsistent processes and ways to accelerate reviews without sacrificing safety. Philip Mosher of the Municipality of North Grenville shares how updated zoning rules, integrated workflows and dashboards can help expose bottlenecks and move applications forward. James Nyhus of the District of Sechelt discusses moving from paper files to cloud-based permitting and tablet inspections, while Salesforce’s Nadia Hansen explores how AI could support document processing, workload planning and routine applicant questions.

Tune in on your favorite podcast platform for a practical look at how government can connect people, processes and technology to deliver faster, more responsive services.

To view this webinar: Cutting the Permitting Backlog in Canadian Housing Construction.

Featured Speakers:

James Nyhus, Chief Building Official for the District of Sechelt RBO

James Nyhus
Chief Building Official,
District of Sechelt RBO
John W. Lane, Director, Building Services & Building Official Chief, Town of Caledon

John W. Lane
Director, Building Services & Chief
Building Official,
Town of Caledon
Philip Mosher, Deputy Director of Planning & Development, Municipality of North Grenville

Philip Mosher
Deputy Director, Planning & Development,
Municipality of North Grenville
Nadia Hansen, Global Digital Transformation Executive, Salesforce

Nadia Hansen
Global Digital Transformation
Executive,
Salesforce
John Breeden II, Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider

John Breeden II
Contributing Editor,
FedInsider

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