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CHICAGO, March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Scout Services, LLC. announced today that roofing permits processed through its automated service surged in February 2016 to a record monthly level. “What has traditionally been a very frustrating, manual and time-consuming exercise, can …

When you need some questions answered from a permitting or planning department, it can be challenging for them to assist you unless you are able to provide them with a good identification of the subject property or PIP (properly identifying …

When taking on a construction project, there are so many things to think about, and it can be so freeing to pass off the burden to someone else. However, it is not simply a matter of choosing just anyone; it’s …

Summary– When you hire a contractor for you home, it is extremely important that you find out if they are licensed or not. As you are researching contractors to find who is right for you, make sure you check into …

Despite what you may have heard or experienced pulling a permit, it does not have to be difficult. When you are educated about the process and obtain the assistance of Scout Services, you will be amazed at how much easier …

When you start going through the process of obtaining permits for your project, no matter what size project you have, you will notice that the process can be challenging, expensive and lengthy. Instead of simply giving in and accepting that …

With the changes in the economic climate the budgets for many cities have gone way down and with it, City staff has dramatically reduced and has not been replaced. Even though the City staff has reduced, that is not the …