https://www.withpulley.com/resources Permitting guides, case studies, and news from Pulley. en-us Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/2026-code-cycle-changes-guide https://www.withpulley.com/resources/2026-code-cycle-changes-guide Avoid risks to your 2026 projects. See the changes impacting key states like Arizona and California and design disciplines like energy and climate resilience. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/why-retail-architects-choose-pulley https://www.withpulley.com/resources/why-retail-architects-choose-pulley Architects need predictable approvals and credible timelines. Read why they choose Pulley as their permitting partner to deliver more projects on time. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/veterinary-win-gilbert-az https://www.withpulley.com/resources/veterinary-win-gilbert-az Pulley cut 5 weeks from a veterinary remodel approval in Gilbert, AZ, helping the client capture $100K in revenue opportunity. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/commercial-chargepoint-operator-ev-guide https://www.withpulley.com/resources/commercial-chargepoint-operator-ev-guide Learn how charge point operators can speed up EV charger permitting by reducing delays, managing utilities, and scaling approvals across jurisdictions. Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/5-questions-to-avoid-ev-permitting-delays https://www.withpulley.com/resources/5-questions-to-avoid-ev-permitting-delays Don’t let EV charger permitting delays derail your rollout. Learn the 5 critical site selection questions that keep timelines and budgets on track. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/tariffs-are-looming-what-can-retailers-do-start-with-what-you-can-control-like-permitting https://www.withpulley.com/resources/tariffs-are-looming-what-can-retailers-do-start-with-what-you-can-control-like-permitting Tariffs may be coming, but permitting is already slowing retailers down. Learn how to take control and keep projects moving. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/inside-the-building-department-with-steve-ferris https://www.withpulley.com/resources/inside-the-building-department-with-steve-ferris Steve Ferris, former Director of Development Services for the City of Denver, takes us inside a building department to explain what really happens to permit applications. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/jll-design-customer-story https://www.withpulley.com/resources/jll-design-customer-story Read how JLL Design spends 50% less time on permitting, while still securing early approvals and building trust with clients. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-preconstruction-software-2025 https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-preconstruction-software-2025 See the best pre-construction software project teams rely on for faster and more reliable design, planning, estimating, and permitting. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/a-conversation-with-former-nyc-buildings-commissioner-rick-chandler https://www.withpulley.com/resources/a-conversation-with-former-nyc-buildings-commissioner-rick-chandler Former NYC Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler shares his perspective on how building departments work and what builders can do to navigate them more effectively. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/retail-trends-in-2025 https://www.withpulley.com/resources/retail-trends-in-2025 Retailers are expanding in 2025 but face hurdles like permitting delays and changing costs. Read more on how top teams are adapting and growing. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/building-smarter-infrastructure-with-tech https://www.withpulley.com/resources/building-smarter-infrastructure-with-tech Katie Siegel, co-founder of Flipturn, joins Pulley to discuss how technology is transforming infrastructure development, from EV charging deployment to smarter permitting workflows. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permission-to-build-virginia-maggiore-store-openings https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permission-to-build-virginia-maggiore-store-openings Virginia Maggiore shares lessons from managing hundreds of retail store openings and how her team uses technology and process to remove permitting bottlenecks. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/retail-architect-matt-dorcy-finds-path-to-yes https://www.withpulley.com/resources/retail-architect-matt-dorcy-finds-path-to-yes Architect Matt Dorcy shares his approach to navigating complex permitting environments and finding creative ways to get projects approved faster. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/true-cost-of-permitting-retailers https://www.withpulley.com/resources/true-cost-of-permitting-retailers Permit delays hurt store openings, revenue, and retail growth plans. Learn how retailers are rethinking permitting to open faster and scale smarter. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/solidcore-builds-fast-without-losing-form https://www.withpulley.com/resources/solidcore-builds-fast-without-losing-form Lou, Director of Design & Construction at [solidcore], shares how the fast-growing fitness brand maintains quality and speed across new studio openings by rethinking their permitting workflow. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permission-to-build-jd-sports https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permission-to-build-jd-sports JD Sports is expanding fast across the US—and their team can't afford delays. See how they're rethinking their permitting process to keep up with aggressive growth goals. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permitting-guide-for-hospitality https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permitting-guide-for-hospitality Learn how to navigate hotel permitting efficiently. This guide covers the permit approvals needed to help developers avoid delays and reduce costs. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/landlords-guide-to-leasehold-and-tenant-improvements https://www.withpulley.com/resources/landlords-guide-to-leasehold-and-tenant-improvements Navigate tenant improvements with confidence. This guide helps landlords manage build-outs, avoid permit delays, and control TI costs. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/homebuilder-win-mountain-view-ca https://www.withpulley.com/resources/homebuilder-win-mountain-view-ca Pulley cut 14 weeks from a Mountain View, CA homebuilder approval, reducing permitting from 6 months to 10 weeks and saving over $30k in revenue and costs. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/expeditors-excel-or-software-faster-approvals https://www.withpulley.com/resources/expeditors-excel-or-software-faster-approvals Discover the pros and cons of expeditors, Excel, and software for tracking permits, and how Pulley helps teams achieve approvals 50% faster. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/apparel-win-fairfax-va https://www.withpulley.com/resources/apparel-win-fairfax-va Pulley shaved nearly six weeks from an approval in Fairfax, VA for a leading fashion brand, saving the client six figures in pre-construction costs. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/icsc-2024-highlights https://www.withpulley.com/resources/icsc-2024-highlights Discover the challenges and solutions for streamlining the permitting process in the retail sector, as discussed at ICSC Las Vegas. Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/fast-casual-win-elizabeth-nc https://www.withpulley.com/resources/fast-casual-win-elizabeth-nc Pulley enabled a fast-casual client in Elizabeth, NC to secure approvals 12 weeks early, generating $480K in revenue opportunity. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/retail-client-win-mecklenburg-nc https://www.withpulley.com/resources/retail-client-win-mecklenburg-nc Retail approvals in Mecklenburg County secured 32 days early, cutting timelines in half and creating $192K in revenue opportunity. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/pulley-launches-procore-integration-to-streamline-permit-process https://www.withpulley.com/resources/pulley-launches-procore-integration-to-streamline-permit-process Pulley’s new Procore integration helps construction teams simplify permitting, reduce delays, and keep projects moving—without leaving Procore. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/how-to-navigate-unclear-building-requirements https://www.withpulley.com/resources/how-to-navigate-unclear-building-requirements Unclear building permit requirements are a top permitting pain point. Here’s why the system is confusing and what project teams can do to gain clarity. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/wood-partners-customer-story https://www.withpulley.com/resources/wood-partners-customer-story See how Wood Partners partnered with Pulley to streamline permitting for multifamily projects and accelerate development timelines across the U.S. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/guide-to-permitting-a-restaurant https://www.withpulley.com/resources/guide-to-permitting-a-restaurant From quick service restaurants to full service, this guide covers key steps and challenges in permitting for restaurants so you can open doors faster. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/hibbett-sports-breakthrough-with-pulley https://www.withpulley.com/resources/hibbett-sports-breakthrough-with-pulley Hibbett Sports accelerated retail store openings with Pulley, reducing construction delays, increasing revenue, and scaling store development nationwide. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/market-update-austin-fall23 https://www.withpulley.com/resources/market-update-austin-fall23 This fall, Austin permit applications took a large turn upward, with a 48% increase in commercial permits submitted in September as compared to June. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/guide-to-permitting-a-data-center https://www.withpulley.com/resources/guide-to-permitting-a-data-center Building and operating a data center involves navigating a complex permitting process to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/pulley-partners-with-steve-ferris https://www.withpulley.com/resources/pulley-partners-with-steve-ferris Pulley announces its partnership with Steve Ferris, Denver's premier permit consultant, to launch the Pulley offering for the Metro Denver market. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permitting-how-we-got-here-and-how-to-move-forward https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permitting-how-we-got-here-and-how-to-move-forward Permitting once took months—now it can take over a year. Explore the history of building permits, why delays grew, and how modern tools can fix the bottleneck. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/how-permitting-works https://www.withpulley.com/resources/how-permitting-works Learn the steps of the construction permitting process—what’s required, common delays, and how to move from application to approval more efficiently Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/market-update-denver-summer23 https://www.withpulley.com/resources/market-update-denver-summer23 As the construction frenzy intensifies, Denver has been grappling with a significant challenge for several years: permitting backlogs. Read more. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/jll-customer-story https://www.withpulley.com/resources/jll-customer-story Pulley helped JLL level up its game by simplifying permitting, ultimately improving its quality of service and client satisfaction. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/types-of-permits https://www.withpulley.com/resources/types-of-permits In Pulley's latest article, learn about different types of construction permits and why they are necessary for both residential and commercial projects. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/why-is-permitting-so-slow https://www.withpulley.com/resources/why-is-permitting-so-slow Cities can often take weeks to turn around a permit review, but there are several other factors that lead to months or even years-long approvals. Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/revel-customer-story https://www.withpulley.com/resources/revel-customer-story Discover how Revel, an award-winning architecture firm, transformed their permitting process with Pulley's all-in-one construction permitting solution. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.withpulley.com/resources/architects-need-construction-permitting-software https://www.withpulley.com/resources/architects-need-construction-permitting-software Learn more about how permitting software helps architects streamline submittals, manage comments, and keep projects moving without losing focus on design. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permit-expeditor-pulley-compare https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permit-expeditor-pulley-compare Learn the pros and cons of permit expeditors, and why Pulley’s permitting workflow platform delivers faster, more predictable approvals across projects. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-retail-permitting-software https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-retail-permitting-software Replace spreadsheets with permitting software built to accelerate retail store openings and improve permit tracking at scale. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/why-permits https://www.withpulley.com/resources/why-permits Why we started Pulley. Learn how streamlining permitting can help accelerate development and address critical challenges being faced today. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/understanding-construction-permitting-software https://www.withpulley.com/resources/understanding-construction-permitting-software Construction permitting software helps project teams manage building permits, site permits, trade permits, and move projects faster to avoid approval delays. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/project-managers-need-construction-permitting-software https://www.withpulley.com/resources/project-managers-need-construction-permitting-software Learn how construction permitting software helps project managers gain control, track updates, and keep projects on schedule. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permitting-lessons-from-denver-and-beyond https://www.withpulley.com/resources/permitting-lessons-from-denver-and-beyond Read about real-world permitting challenges in cities like Denver, Tampa, and Chicago. Learn what trips teams up and how to keep projects moving. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/steve-ferris-why-i-joined-pulley https://www.withpulley.com/resources/steve-ferris-why-i-joined-pulley Steve Ferris joins Pulley to lead the Mountain Region efforts and revolutionize the permitting process in Denver. Read Steve's story. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/lunch-bowl-secret-ingredient https://www.withpulley.com/resources/lunch-bowl-secret-ingredient Lunch bowls are more than a trend, they’re driving growth for Sweetgreen and Cava. Here’s how they transformed the office lunch with scale and precision. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/kate-mcgee-permission-to-build https://www.withpulley.com/resources/kate-mcgee-permission-to-build Hear Kate McGee share lessons from a career navigating complex permitting. Explore how leaders can overcome approval challenges in Pulley's Permission to Build. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/directors-and-executives-need-construction-permitting-software https://www.withpulley.com/resources/directors-and-executives-need-construction-permitting-software Learn how permitting software gives executives visibility, standardizes workflows, and helps keep projects, as wells as growth targets, on schedule. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/improve-permitting-outcomes-skills https://www.withpulley.com/resources/improve-permitting-outcomes-skills Permitting doesn’t have to feel like a gamble. Learn 5 practical skills to improve outcomes, avoid delays, and gain more control over your approvals. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/how-pulley-works https://www.withpulley.com/resources/how-pulley-works Explore how Pulley combines software with local expertise to streamline process, provide real-time tracking, and data-driven forecasting for faster approvals. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/guide-to-ev-permitting https://www.withpulley.com/resources/guide-to-ev-permitting Learn how to navigate zoning, utility, and safety regulations to permit EV charging infrastructure across jurisdictions in this step-by-step guide. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-permitting-software-for-multi-site-rollouts https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-permitting-software-for-multi-site-rollouts See how best permitting software can help you manage national permitting and track timelines and tasks live dashboards and city-specific workflows. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-permitting-software-for-ev-deployment https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-permitting-software-for-ev-deployment Discover how the best permitting software can help EV teams manage construction timelines, agency approvals, and deployment at scale. https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-permitting-software-for-data-center https://www.withpulley.com/resources/best-permitting-software-for-data-center Explore how the best permitting software can help data center teams track phased permits, manage timelines, and forecast site approvals.