FormWork is a new service that makes it easier to fill out Chicago building permit applications, and saves you a lot of time doing it by helping to ensure an accurate application — similar to tax preparation software.
MAP Strategies (MAPS) created the web app for expeditors, contractors, and architects. It works on phones and tablets, too.
Architects who have the special “self-cert” status in Chicago will especially benefit because those permits require several additional forms and FormWork fills them all out for you without asking additional questions.
Another huge time-saving feature is that FormWork can collect signatures from everyone: an alder, all the subcontractors, the property owner, and even the signatures and stamps from licensed architects and structural engineers.
Chicago Cityscape was involved by providing our API which powers some of the lookup features of FormWork that saves the applicant time filling out basic information, including grabbing the Property Index Number (PIN).
To celebrate the launch, we are offering Cityscape readers a free month to try FormWork using the coupon code CITYSCAPEMEDIUM. You must redeem the code by April 13, 2017.