ENVI Construction was accepted into City of Portland Field Issuance Remodel “F.I.R.” Program. Great news for clients working with ENVI Construction! Several months ago we were accepted into the City of Portland Field Issuance Remodel Program. ENVI Construction has been on the waiting list for over a year to be accepted into this award winning program.
ENVI is one of the few remodeling companies selected to work directly with inspectors who become part of our team for problem solving. The FIR Program allows us to work with the same inspector throughout the project to eliminate surprises at the final inspection. Permit fees are not charged up front. The inspections are billed hourly for consultations. The time between permitting and starting construction may be greatly reduced by solving potential problems ahead of time. This may also eliminate surprises during the construction process. Permits can be issued on the spot during the on site pre-construction meeting with the inspector. ENVI Construction carpenters have the direct phone line for the inspectors to consult with. The inspection process is collaborative and streamlined. Everyone saves costs by not paying the contractor to wait 1/2 day for an inspection, as with the old system. The old system would typically require 3 inspection visits and 3 four hour windows of non productive time.
The City of Portland is one of the only jurisdictions to follow this type inspection process that is based on the commercial permit process.
Just one more great reason to live in Portland and work with ENVI Construction.
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