Because in Philly, you can’t just show up with a bulldozer and a dream. Before a single nail is hammered or a wall gets knocked down, there’s a complex system of permits, inspections, and city approvals standing between you and your construction site. Especially in Philadelphia, where navigating demolition and pre-construction can feel like decoding…

Ducts, vents, and HVACs aren’t the problem, it’s the paperwork that’ll choke your project. If your construction or renovation project in Philadelphia involves mechanical work, HVAC installs, duct rerouting, or commercial kitchen ventilation, then you’re stepping into one of the city’s most overlooked permitting minefields. Mechanical permits may sound straightforward, but the process is anything…

Avoid the setbacks. Stay compliant. And get your project done right, the first time. If you’re tackling a construction or renovation project in Philadelphia that involves electrical work, you’ve probably already heard the words “permit” and “inspection” more times than you’d like. We get it, navigating the city’s permitting system isn’t exactly intuitive. And when…

How to keep your project moving, and your paperwork in line. If you’re applying for a construction permit in Philadelphia, chances are you’re using the city’s eCLIPSE system, a platform known for being both necessary and notoriously tricky. Whether you’re a developer, architect, contractor, or design professional, you play a role in making sure your…

The city might still be figuring it out, but we’ve got you covered. If your property has been tagged as UNSAFE or Imminently Dangerous (ID) by the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I), there’s only one way forward: file a ‘Make Safe’ Building Permit. This type of building permit is designed to…