What Is a Building Permit, Really? A Simple Guide for Public Construction Records

What is a building permit and why does it matter? A simple guide to how permits work, and why they're an early signal of construction activity.

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Insurance & Risk

October 14, 2026

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AI Underwriting Models Can't Account for Property Changes They Can't See

A new insurance underwriting benchmark shows AI models struggle when answers depend on records they can't see. Here's how permit data can show property changes.

Product & Data

September 4, 2026

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7 Ways Building Permit Data Is Leveraged

There's a wide gap between a contractor saying they're licensed and actually verifying it against source records. This guide explains what real contractor verification looks like — and what your team should be checking before onboarding any vendor or processing a claim.

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