Burnham Nationwide is helping builders in Los Angeles stay on schedule with fast permit expediting. Across the city, construction is slowing down as builders wait longer for approvals. Staff shortages and CEQA delays are making it harder to move forward. New housing rules are also creating confusion. Burnham steps in to help.
In 2024, LA County launched a self-certification program. This allows licensed professionals to turn in plans without going through the usual review process. But it hasn’t been easy to use. Many teams don’t qualify, and others don’t understand the steps. Around the same time, LA City Planning started working on the CHIP Ordinance. This new rule will give developers extra help when they build near public transit or in special housing zones. These programs were made to speed things up—but many people still get stuck.
That’s why Burnham Nationwide is stepping in. Their Los Angeles team helps builders through every step of the permitting process. They offer fast permit expediting, along with code consulting and ADA compliance support. They check every form before it’s sent, talk to city departments, and follow up until the permit is approved.
Some of LA’s biggest projects are moving forward with Burnham’s help. Rams Village at Warner Center, designed by Gensler, will turn 24 acres into a new neighborhood with homes, offices, and shops. Burnham is also managing the permit expediting for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games headquarters. In the Cumulus District, Burnham helped ACME Hospitality get all the permits needed for their new restaurant. At HRL Laboratories in Thousand Oaks, Burnham is supporting long-term research and development work by handling permits in phases.
“Permitting in LA is confusing,” said a Burnham project manager. “We give our clients a clear plan so they know what to expect and don’t waste time.”
Across the state, more changes are coming. Governor Newsom is working to reform CEQA, the law that affects how housing gets approved. His goal is to speed up building and reduce delays. At the same time, more builders are choosing adaptive reuse, turning empty office buildings into new homes. But these projects aren’t easy. That’s where Burnham’s code consulting team comes in. They help builders understand the rules and avoid design problems that can slow down a project.
Even when policies are supposed to make things easier, the process can still feel hard. Burnham’s team helps clients avoid surprises. They look for ADA issues and code problems early, so builders don’t have to go back and fix mistakes later. They also keep in touch with city staff and make sure clients know what’s happening at every step.
“Right now, builders are juggling more requirements and tighter timelines,” said another Burnham team member. “We help them stay organized, stay informed, and keep things moving.”
With over 50 project managers across the country, Burnham Nationwide brings a team approach to every job. They share knowledge about permitting timelines, department requirements, and recent issues across different cities. This helps the team solve problems fast and stay ahead of changes. From small remodels to Olympic-level builds, Burnham helps LA developers save time and avoid setbacks.
To learn more, visit the Burnham Bulletin or contact the LA team.
About Burnham Nationwide
Burnham Nationwide works in over 3,000 municipalities across the United States and has a diverse client base from Fortune 200 companies to specialized architectural and development firms. Burnham offers a systematic, professional approach that streamlines and navigates the complex planning, submission, and approval process with Building Departments and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) so you don’t have to.
With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Burnham is the trusted project manager for established firms that expect consistent and dependable execution for every project. Burnham obtains upwards of nearly 10,000 permits and licenses annually. The tenure of the staff, their genuine passion for safety and precision, and their commitment to timely delivery set them apart from the competition — encapsulated in their credo of “Simply Getting It Done.”
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