How Contractors Use Permit Hub to Manage Permits at Scale
Spreadsheets work fine at 10 active jobs. At 50, they cause missed inspections and expired permits. See how Permit Hub keeps every job's status, documents, and inspections in one p
Fall Roof Inspections: A Contractor’s Guide to Post-Storm Season
Summer storm damage often stays hidden on a roof until fall rain makes it visible, sometimes after the insurance claim window has closed. See what a fall inspection should cover an
Plan Review for Contractors: Process, Timelines, and Fees
Plan review is where most permit delays start, and it's rarely random. Missing product approval numbers and unsigned energy forms send applications back to the queue. See what to s
BOAF’s HB 803 Guidance Simplifies Private Provider Paperwork
Florida contractors using private providers no longer have to guess what paperwork a building department will accept. BOAF's new HB 803 guidance spells out exactly what satisfies t
Window Replacement Permits in Florida: A Contractor’s Guide
Window replacement in Florida requires a permit almost every time, even for like-for-like swaps. See the FPA vs. NOA rules and HB 803's fast-track inspection timelines before your
Virtual Inspections for Texas Solar and Generator Contractors
Texas solar and generator companies can now access virtual inspections and fast plan review services from Inspected. With record battery storage installations across the state, on-
Fast-Track Emergency Electrical Panel Inspections
Storm damage to an electrical service panel isn't always visible. Contractors who schedule a same-day electrical panel inspection on installation day close the job with a clean com
Storm Damage Roof Replacement Inspection: Orlando’s 25% Rule Explained
Summer is the busiest season for solar installs and the slowest for building departments. Contractors who schedule solar panel inspection services before installation begins stay a
Florida HB 803: A Major Step Forward for Construction
Florida HB 803 is the most significant building permit reform in Florida in decades. Ian Cohen, CEO of Inspected, shares what it means for the construction industry.
Solar Panel Inspection Services: Contractor’s Guide to Peak Summer Installations
Summer is the busiest season for solar installs and the slowest for building departments. Contractors who schedule solar panel inspection services before installation begins stay a
City of Miami Building Department: Permits & Inspections Guide for Contractors
Miami-Dade and Broward contractors are now working under new HB 803 permitting rules. See how the city of Miami building department differs from the county, and what changed.
Generator Permits and Inspections During Hurricane Season
A standby generator permit left open during hurricane season is a delay waiting to happen. Contractors should close open generator inspection files before the next storm.
Solar Panel Inspection Before and After a Storm
Storm season doesn't pause for open solar permits. A solar panel inspection before and after a storm determines whether a project recovers in two weeks, stalls for two months, or l
Storm Season HVAC Installation and Inspection Guide
An open HVAC inspection permit during storm season is a timeline problem with no predictable resolution date. Know what to close before municipal capacity freezes.
Storm Season Roof Inspection Guide for Roofing Contractors
Storm season timelines and permit requirements vary by state. This guide covers what roofing contractors need to document, inspect, and close out before severe weather arrives acro
Florida Hurricane Season: What Contractors Need to Know
Don't let open permits wreck your timeline. Learn exactly when is hurricane season in Florida so you can outrun municipal backlogs and protect your active jobsites early.
Certificate of Occupancy: A Contractor’s Guide to Faster Closeout
Learn how to navigate certificate of occupancy requirements to secure final payment. Avoid closeout delays by mastering the certificate of occupancy.
Virtual Inspections Put Inspectors Back in Control (Contrary to Belief)
Remote virtual inspection gives licensed inspectors full control over the review process, and issuing results based on verified conditions, not contractor convenience. See how the
Minimize Inspection Risk with Documented Evidence Trails
Risk-based inspection gives contractors a framework for documenting high-risk jobsite phases before they become rework, disputes, or approval delays. Learn how to build an evidence
How Poor Inspections Increase Construction Rework Costs
Learn how to control construction rework costs by identifying and closing the gap on the primary causes of rework in construction.
The Commercial Contractor’s Guide to Construction Inspection Software
Eliminate costly delays and streamline your project lifecycle with this guide to commercial construction inspection software. Learn how to choose the right field-ready tools to acc
Private vs. City Inspectors for Commercial Contractors
Florida contractors have two legal options for building inspections, and most default to the city without knowing the alternative exists. Here's how private inspectors compare to c
Construction Quality Control: A Strategic Guide for Commercial Projects
A single quality failure on a commercial build can disrupt sequencing, trigger costly rework, and delay final inspection. Here is how a structured quality control process keeps pro
How to Monitor Construction Site Quality on Commercial Projects
Permit delays don't just slow one job. They stack across an active portfolio, stalling crews and pushing final payments. Here is what permit expediting services actually include fo
8 Commercial Construction Inspection Failures at Handoff Points
Commercial construction inspection failures often stem from misalignment and a lack of communication. Watch out for these eight friction points.
Commercial Building Reinspections: The Sunk Cost Problem
Commercial contractors meticulously plan for projects. Yet, the most expensive line item is often the one left off the spreadsheet.
The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Commercial Property Inspections
In the world of commercial contracting, timelines dictate profit. When inconsistent inspections create roadblocks, the costs pile up. Learn how virtual inspections eliminate job si
How Poor Commercial Inspection Documentation Impacts Project Speed
On large projects, momentum matters. When inspection records are incomplete, disorganized, delays spread beyond a single inspection. Here’s how to avoid documentation errors that
7 Construction Industry Trends Defining Commercial Success in 2026
Learn how construction industry trends are changing commercial job sites, and how contractors and firms overcome challenges through virtual inspections.
Types of Inspections for Commercial Construction Projects
Learn the types of inspections for commercial construction, including electrical, mechanical, and virtual inspections that help reduce delays.
When to Schedule New Construction Inspection
Learn when to schedule a new construction inspection and how virtual tools speed up progress inspections on commercial projects.
Virtual Commercial Real Estate Inspections: Scope, Costs, Timelines
Virtual inspections: Faster, cheaper, and smarter?
Generator Inspection Checklist NFPA NEC-Ready Template for Contractors
Avoid delays with a generator inspection checklist.
HVAC Inspection Trends That Will Actually Matter in 2026
How faster HVAC inspections keep projects moving.
Solar Panel Inspection Checklist: How to Avoid Common Fails
Pass solar inspection with this checklist and avoid re-work
Inspected Gains Statewide Attention as Virtual Inspections Take Center Stage
Recent coverage in the Sun Sentinel highlighted how Broward County has embraced remote virtual inspections for building permits, marking a major step forward for both contractors a
Automated Inspection Systems: Faster Approvals
Learn how the shift towards Smart HVAC systems is incorporating new features that are transforming the industry as we know it!
Smart HVAC Systems: Remote Inspection Guide
Learn the ease of managing a SMART HVAC System, and how virtual HVAC inspections can benefit contractors and homeowners.
Permit Expediting for Contractors: Keep Projects on Track
For commercial contractors, permit expediting services have become not just a convenience; they’re a necessity. Learn how professional permit expediters and permit expediting se
Texas Solar: Pass Inspection Before 2025 Credit Ends
The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has driven record-breaking solar adoption across the state, but the countdown is on for those still planning installations. Learn how virtua
Construction Permit: How to Get One and Prep Virtually
Cut through the confusion of construction permitting with a clear roadmap to secure your building approval and leverage modern virtual solutions to streamline the inspection proces
Permit Expirations and Renewals: What You Need to Know
For contractors and homeowners, keeping a project on schedule depends heavily on maintaining active building permits. Whether it’s a generator installation, HVAC replacement, roo
Pool Inspection Checklist: Faster Virtual Approvals
Traditional in-person inspections can be time-consuming and can disrupt tight project timelines. Learn how virtual pool inspections are changing the way contractors approach gettin
New Florida Solar Policy Makes Installations Faster and Cheaper
Florida has introduced a new law, HB 683, designed to accelerate solar adoption by cutting down on permit delays that have long frustrated both homeowners and contractors.
Hurricane Season Prep: How Virtual Inspections Speed Up Generator Approvals
For many homeowners and contractors, installing generators for hurricane season is one of the most important investments to prepare for storms. A generator keeps a household safe a
The Hidden Costs of Failed HVAC Inspections
Installing or replacing an HVAC system involves far more than placing equipment and connecting ducts. Every system must pass inspection to confirm that it’s safe, code-compliant,
What are the Most Common Permit Application Delays?
Construction projects depend on permits to move forward, but anyone who has dealt with the permitting process knows it does not always go smoothly. Delays in permits do more than s
Top 5 Delays When Installing Solar Panels and How Virtual Inspections Solve Them
Inspected’s virtual solar inspections are changing the game for contractors by eliminating the old excuses, reducing the cost of delay for solar installation, and letting your te
Virtual Inspection Preparation Checklist: Tips for Success
If you’re a contractor managing large projects, you know that you can’t afford inspection delays because every day lost can mean higher costs, missed deadlines, and stalled pro
Virtual Solar Inspections for Clean Energy Compliance
Today’s commercial solar contractors face constant challenges: shifting codes, strict utility mandates, and increasingly complex documentation. If you're still relying on traditi
Virtual Inspections Now Accepted in Broward County
Virtual inspections are now officially accepted for Broward County inspections, opening the door to faster, more efficient, and hassle-free project approvals for contractors, homeb
What are Virtual Inspections?
Contractors don’t have time to waste on outdated, paperwork-heavy inspections. The industry’s moving faster than ever, so shouldn’t inspections keep up? Virtual inspections a
A Contractor’s Guide to End-to-End Virtual Inspections
Inspections have evolved. Today, more contractors are ditching the waiting, paperwork, and site scheduling hassles of the past. With virtual inspections, you can save time, keep pr
Mistakes to Avoid During Virtual Inspections
Virtual inspections are transforming the construction industry, making compliance faster, projects more efficient, and scheduling less of a headache. However, the truth is that vir
The Easiest Way to Keep Your HVAC Installations on Schedule
As a contractor, keeping your HVAC installations on schedule can sometimes be harder than it should be. There’s always another delay, like waiting on permits, juggling inspection
Why HVAC Inspections Fail and How to Prevent Them
Failed HVAC inspections are more than just an inconvenience; they’re a drain on time, budget, and reputation. The aftermath is all too familiar: frantic rescheduling, scrambling
Decision-Time: Incoming Florida Permit Data
t's time for a critical assessment of our industry landscape. The 2023 permit data for Florida reveals significant challenges: single-family permits down 6.9% and multifamily permi
Virtual Inspections: Addressing Key Industry Gaps with Metrics
The recent Deloitte 2024 E&C Outlook highlights crucial engineering and construction trends. Interestingly, it was surprisingly short on the challenge contractors and home buil
Virtual Permits: Florida’s Housing Fix?
Florida's housing market is grappling with a significant decline in new home permits, exacerbating existing affordability challenges in a state experiencing rapid population growth
Why Did the ICC Partner With a Virtual Inspection Provider?
The ICC made it clear that changes were imminent in 2020. Permit backlogs, inspection delays, and manual paper trails stifled innovation in the construction sector. It sparked a pe
Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Construction Projects?
Ever considered how a single spreadsheet error could cause monumental financial chaos? Virtual inspections & permitting are a viable solution.
A Greener, Sustainable Future With Virtual Inspections
We've come a long way since the pandemic when the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported a survey that local building departments were beginning to adapt to new norm
Fighting back against permit delays with virtual inspections
In Kansas City, obtaining permits for new home construction has become a significant obstacle, with builders experiencing several weeks or months of delays. The result? Long delays
Dallas: Tension Over Permitting Fees Sparks Developer Dilemma
Dallas is in a pickle, facing a $20 million gap in its building permitting department. Since 2015, the city's fees have been low compared to other big Texas cities. They're conside
As Luxury Home Permit Fees Spike – Can Virtual Inspections Rescue Municipalities?
In Aquinnah, recent building permit fee structure shifts have luxury home builders and upscale homeowners buzzing. Gone are the days of simple, flat-rate fees; now, it's $10 for ev
Is Cincinnati’s Inspector Crisis Solvable?
Cincinnati's plan to boost its building inspector ranks has tough challenges, including a significant staff shortage, training gaps, and a need for more diversity and scalable solu
Obsolete Inspections: Are We Building on Faulty Ground?
Building inspections are ripe for a shake-up. As city departments stretch thin and red tape tangles up projects, we throw down the gauntlet and challenge the status quo.
Rethinking permit runner roles for pool builders
Pool builders may hire permit runners with deep construction knowledge, particularly in pools, to communicate effectively with permit offices and clarify project details. But this
Why Every Contractor’s Toolkit Needs ‘Inspected’!
In today's fast-paced construction landscape, traditional inspection methods have often felt like a speed bump, slowing progress with on-site visits, paperwork, and prolonged waiti
Florida Bill CS/CS/HB 267: What It Means for Virtual Inspections
As Florida's HB 267 moves through the legislative process, people are asking: will it make building permits faster but less safe? The bill wants to speed up the permit process to h
Attract Top TALENT With The Inspected Tech stack!
As an existing (or future) customer of the Inspected platform, we understand the challenges that CEOs and operational teams face when it comes to attracting (and keeping) world-cla
Can We PERMIT This To Happen?
With construction booming, permitting is a mess. Projects like Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility are stuck, and it's not ju
Straight Talk on Virtual Inspections from Inspected’s C-Suite
Our leadership team would like to show how technology is changing the view of the C-suite in the roofing, solar, HVAC, generator, pool construction and home services industry. We u
Contractor Guide
State Inspection & Permitting Guide For Contractors Building inspections and permitting processes can vary across states in the U.S. However, we have identified common steps an
How ServiceTitan and Permit Hub Work Together for Contractors
“Hyper-efficient permitting sets you apart from other contractors you are bidding against,” Anthony Perera said, “but our upcoming Permit Hub integration into Ser
Attract Top Talent with Inspected Tech Stack
As an existing customer of the Inspected platform, we understand the challenges that leadership teams face when it comes to attracting world-class talent, particularly senior tec
Florida passes new bill on virtual inspections
Florida Passes New Virtual Inspection Bill: What Contractors Need to Know Florida has passed a new bill authorizing any government entity with the authority to enforce the Building
Inspected Launches Private Virtual Inspection Services for Florida Contractors
Inspected, a virtual inspection software company, is offering new services to Florida-based contractors and home service companies. From A/C unit change-outs to water heaters, con
The changing technology in roofing, solar, HVAC, generator and pool, using C-suite.
Our leadership team would like to show how technology is changing the view of the C-suite in the roofing, solar, HVAC, generator, pool and home services industry. We understand tha
Slash Permit Fees: Inspected Unlocks Savings for Contractors!
Update on Florida Statutes for Inspected Customers/Contractors: Permit Fee Reductions Attention Inspected Customers and Contractors! We want to make sure you are aware of an import
15k Inspections Completed: Celebrate with Us!
You have 99 problems… But inspection workflows should not be one of them. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve hit a major milestone – we’ve just com
Inspected.com Q2 2022 Update
Inspected.com is headquartered in South Florida, with an office in Plantation. Launched in Broward County in 2020, Inspected.com is a Video Inspection and Permit Document Technolog
What to Expect When You’re Inspected – Part one
Here’s the first in our 3-part series on What to Expect When You’re Inspected Pre-Layout: What is your plan to build your project? How are you going to get water to f
Inspected.com Fills Demand for Third Party Pool Inspectors in Austin
National virtual inspection platform helps pool & spa construction companies comply with new city code Austin, TX (November 22, 2021) –A new code in the City of Austin requir
Why You Should Hire A Private Provider
An idle everything is a devil’s playground! It is very easy to get to a point of slow progress in the construction space, almost coming to a complete halt, and the biggest reason
Inspected Partners with PowerHouse Electrical Services to Speed Their Installations
Virtual inspection service benefits customers and employees in Southwest Florida Davie, FL (October 19, 2021) – Inspected, a remote virtual inspection program started in Florida,
Dispelling the Myths Behind Private Providers
Contractors and owners can utilize a private provider for their Florida Building Code Compliance plan reviews and inspections. The added value can be immense, including increased p
Remote Virtual Inspections Vs. Video Conferencing Tools
What is a Remote Virtual Inspection “Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI) are a method of inspection that allows the needed inspections to proceed in a timely manner by the owner
5 Ways To Improve The Quality Of Your HVAC Business
Using Checklists to improve the quality of your HVAC Business A consistent and regular HVAC preventive maintenance is the best way to safeguard easy operation and top performance.
Inspected Founder, Anthony Perera, Named Honoree of South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 List
Davie, Fl (August 2, 2021) – Florida entrepreneur, Anthony Perera, who founded Air Pros USA and Inspected.com has been named an honoree in the 2021 South Florida Business Journal
Inspected.com Announces Partnerships with University of Florida, University of North Florida, and California Judicial Branch
Davie, FL (July 19, 2021) – Inspected, a remote virtual inspection program, recently announced new partnerships to provide its cutting-edge software to the University of Florida
Inspected Partners with Judicial Council of California, Facilities Services
Davie, FL (July, 2021) – Inspected, a remote virtual inspection program, has announced a partnership with the California Judicial Branch to allow inspectors in Sacramento and acr
Inspected Launches Private Virtual Inspection Services on July 1, 2021
Inspected Announces Private Virtual Inspection Services Specifically for Contractors in Florida Virtual tool offers early bird rate for “Insta-Inspection” services to home serv
Inspected.com Partners with University of Florida and University of North Florida Campuses
Inspected.com Partners with University of Florida and University of North Florida Campuses, Providing Assistance on HVAC Issues and Permitting Davie, FL (June 29, 2021) – Inspect
Inspections during Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season is here! Hurricane season has officially commenced on June 1, 2021. Hurricane season is becoming longer and more intense as climate change triggers more frequent
Reseller Partnership Agreement Explained
Why Partner with Inspected? In 2020, Inspected introduced an innovative and powerful tool to conduct inspections with our Remote Virtual Inspection software. Inspected offers an ea
Are Virtual Inspections Here for the Long Haul
Over the past year, we have seen a shift towards remote work, which has ushered in the use of modern technology to accomplish tasks without needing to be physically present. As con
Inspected Sponsors California Competition that Introduces High School Students to Construction Careers
Inspected, a remote virtual inspection software platform, recently helped introduce California high school students to career opportunities in the construction industry by sponsori
CIEF Design Build Competition Sponsored by Inspected, Winners’ Announced
Design Build Competition Offers Hands-on Experience and Team Building Opportunities Construction Competition: Inspected, a Remote Virtual Inspection software platform, recently hel