Why Permits Slow Down Development And How Tampa Is Fixing It | EP 177

John (JC) Hudgison is the Chief Building Official and Construction Services Manager for the City of Tampa, overseeing the department responsible for reviewing building plans, issuing permits, and inspecting construction projects across one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.He explains:◼️How Tampa processes nearly 30,000 building permits a year during explosive city growth◼️Why most permit applications get rejected and the simple steps that fix them◼️How virtual inspections and new technology are transforming construction approvals◼️Why permitting is a partnership between developers and the city, not an adversarial process◼️How Tampa is using accreditation and data to improve efficiency, transparency, and professionalism in development