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Inspections
The results are real
I am not asking home builders to take a leap of faith. The data is already in. Contractors using virtual inspection platforms have cut inspection costs and time by up to 50 percent. Companies can save hours of labor each month simply by eliminating the need for workers to wait for inspectors traveling between sites. Those hours translate directly into more projects completed on time, higher productivity, and the capacity to take on additional work without overextending a team.
The results are equally compelling across specific trades. Contractors we work with say solar permit closures that once took three months or longer are now completed in less than four weeks. HVAC permits are cleared within 24 hours of inspection. Faster project completion improves cash flow and opens capacity for more work, which is exactly the competitive edge that separates growing companies from stagnant ones.
One of Southwest Florida’ s fastestgrowing generator and electrical contracting companies reduced drive time and miles driven by about 35 percent after adopting virtual inspections for generator installations. The company completed multiple inspections in a single day, cut operational costs, and improved its bottom line, all without compromising the quality or compliance of its work.
The time to act is now
Home builders who adopt these tools are not just keeping up with the competition. They are lapping it. When selecting a virtual inspection and permit management provider, look for a platform that uses licensed inspectors, stores all documentation in a secure digital archive, integrates with the software your team already uses, and offers same-day scheduling. The right platform should feel like an extension of your operation, not an additional layer of complexity.
The future of home building is digital. The legislative wins in Florida, the endorsement from the International Code Council, and the measurable results contractors are already seeing all point in the same direction. The question is no longer whether to embrace these tools. The question is how long you can afford to wait. ■
Ian
Cohen www. inspected. com
Ian Cohen is CEO of Inspected. Inspected. com is a remote virtual inspection platform for construction and renovation industry professionals. Designed for remote inspectors to connect with onsite personnel, Inspected is reinventing the way inspections are done, saving contractors valuable time and costs. Inspected keeps inspections moving forward efficiently, creating a dedicated compliance solution with security and convenience of cloud technology, accessible from anywhere on any device, with or without the app. modernhb. com 13