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AEC Technology Glossary

Code & Permitting

What is Permitting?

Permitting is the process of obtaining government approval to build: assembling application documents, paying fees, passing plan review, and clearing inspections. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, which is what makes it slow and expertise-heavy.

In practice

Permit-tech companies attack it from both sides: platforms that automate research, preparation, and submission for applicants, and modern software for the agencies themselves. AI shortens the research ('what does this jurisdiction require?') dramatically.

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