Leveraging Technology to Support Construction Regulation and Permitting Reform : Insights from Recent Country Experience

Good regulations, combined with sound enforcement mechanisms and an efficient, transparent, and affordable permitting process, can ensure safety standards for the community, facilitate investment in new building stock, and contribute to capital for...

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Main Authors: Molfetas, Aris, Wille, John
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Language:English
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2018
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Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/720591529605551181/Leveraging-technology-to-support-construction-regulation-and-permitting-reform-insights-from-recent-country-experience
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spelling okr-10986-301592021-09-17T05:10:42Z Leveraging Technology to Support Construction Regulation and Permitting Reform : Insights from Recent Country Experience Molfetas, Aris Wille, John CONSTRUCTION REGULATION INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE SERVICE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT SERVICE DELIVERY BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM LAND USE PLANNING TRANSPARENCY E-GOVERNMENT Good regulations, combined with sound enforcement mechanisms and an efficient, transparent, and affordable permitting process, can ensure safety standards for the community, facilitate investment in new building stock, and contribute to capital formation. A recent study shows that long delays in obtaining permits can lead to higher transaction costs and fewer transactions. Similarly, an earlier study in the United States (US) found that accelerating permit approvals by 3 months in a 22-month project cycle could increase construction spending and property tax revenue. Unpredictable, lengthy, and expensive permitting procedures influence entrepreneurs' decision making. A recent competitiveness report on the US, for example, found that construction costs and the permitting process were among the top 20 factors in determining the location of a start-up. Given the relevance of this area for both communities and investors, governments have sought to leverage technology to enhance permitting service delivery and improve availability of zoning requirements and building regulatory information. 2018-08-08T17:02:41Z 2018-08-08T17:02:41Z 2018-06 Report http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/720591529605551181/Leveraging-technology-to-support-construction-regulation-and-permitting-reform-insights-from-recent-country-experience http://hdl.handle.net/10986/30159 English CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo World Bank World Bank, Washington, DC Economic & Sector Work :: Other Infrastructure Study Economic & Sector Work
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topic CONSTRUCTION REGULATION
INFRASTRUCTURE
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
SERVICE DELIVERY
BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM
LAND USE PLANNING
TRANSPARENCY
E-GOVERNMENT
spellingShingle CONSTRUCTION REGULATION
INFRASTRUCTURE
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
SERVICE DELIVERY
BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM
LAND USE PLANNING
TRANSPARENCY
E-GOVERNMENT
Molfetas, Aris
Wille, John
Leveraging Technology to Support Construction Regulation and Permitting Reform : Insights from Recent Country Experience
description Good regulations, combined with sound enforcement mechanisms and an efficient, transparent, and affordable permitting process, can ensure safety standards for the community, facilitate investment in new building stock, and contribute to capital formation. A recent study shows that long delays in obtaining permits can lead to higher transaction costs and fewer transactions. Similarly, an earlier study in the United States (US) found that accelerating permit approvals by 3 months in a 22-month project cycle could increase construction spending and property tax revenue. Unpredictable, lengthy, and expensive permitting procedures influence entrepreneurs' decision making. A recent competitiveness report on the US, for example, found that construction costs and the permitting process were among the top 20 factors in determining the location of a start-up. Given the relevance of this area for both communities and investors, governments have sought to leverage technology to enhance permitting service delivery and improve availability of zoning requirements and building regulatory information.
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author Molfetas, Aris
Wille, John
author_facet Molfetas, Aris
Wille, John
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title Leveraging Technology to Support Construction Regulation and Permitting Reform : Insights from Recent Country Experience
title_short Leveraging Technology to Support Construction Regulation and Permitting Reform : Insights from Recent Country Experience
title_full Leveraging Technology to Support Construction Regulation and Permitting Reform : Insights from Recent Country Experience
title_fullStr Leveraging Technology to Support Construction Regulation and Permitting Reform : Insights from Recent Country Experience
title_full_unstemmed Leveraging Technology to Support Construction Regulation and Permitting Reform : Insights from Recent Country Experience
title_sort leveraging technology to support construction regulation and permitting reform : insights from recent country experience
publisher World Bank, Washington, DC
publishDate 2018
url http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/720591529605551181/Leveraging-technology-to-support-construction-regulation-and-permitting-reform-insights-from-recent-country-experience
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