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Understand the causes for approval delays to identify ways to speed up application processing

Case study
Construction

Understand the causes for

approval delays to

identify ways to speed

up application processing

Client

Support organization serving the commercial real estate industry

The Big Question

Unveil the Invisible

How to reach informed decisions when lacking data and reputable resources

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The Actions

  • Consolidation and standardization of data sourced from multiple organizations to compare the efficacy of different authorization processes
  • Mapping of processing pathways, from initial filing to final decisionStatistical analysis of processing times based on the nature and complexity of requests
  • Identification of non-value-added steps, reworks, transfers, and main bottlenecks
  • Meetings with processing teams, requesters, and experts in operational excellence
  • Determination of areas where improvements can be achieved in terms of governance, standardization, data, technologies, and operational capabilities

The Result

A fact-based assessment of approval processes that identifies the structural causes of delays and prioritizes measures that will have the greatest impact on speeding up the procedure.

Publication

L'engrenage des permis

When permitting system complexity deepens the housing crisis. A study of permit timelines and approval constraints in Quebec

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