Process Management
How can NYC Department of Buildings better manage internal processes to expedite permitting processes, building inspections, code reviews, and enforcement initiatives?
Technologies may include but are not limited to solving the following use cases:
Internal process tracking tool to provide visibility of Personnel Action Requests (PARs—an internal process for certain personnel actions, such as new hires, promotions, or title changes)
Tools to automate the code review process
Tools to conduct remote building inspections
Tools to help certify and expedite inspections
Tools to streamline assignment of permitting applications based upon a reviewer’s relevant expertise
Workflow management tool to manage the process of going from violations to penalty calculations, to payments, to corrections, with easy communication access points throughout each step.
Practice management system for attorneys to follow cases from the time they are assigned until a summons is produced
Dynamic scheduling tool to reshuffle development inspection appointments based on completeness of applications
Real time integration of complaints and inspection responses in the field to allow inspectors to review nearby inspection needs to enable more efficient use of time.
More efficient routing of inspections to reduce travel distance/time between inspections.
Tools to help enforce waterfront permitting
Smart ID cards or tools to verify various permitting documents, plans, training credentials, etc. on a job site
Information Session
Recorded on August 15, 2024.
Discover the benefits of joining the Lab, understand evaluation criteria and resources during the Lab, learn directly from DOB experts to guide your application.
The Buildings Tech Lab is a collaboration between the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Partnership Fund for New York City. We provide companies with expedited paths to testing, expert feedback, access to key decision makers from DOB, and an accelerated go/no-go decision.
Companies with exceptional use cases will be selected for a yearlong pilot with the agency.
Timeline
JULY 8, 2024
Challenge Announcement
Challenges are announced based on DOB leadership’s goals and priorities.
JULY 8-SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Open Application
Growth-stage companies apply online, detailing evidence of product-market fit.
OCTOBER 2024
Evaluation Period
DOB and private sector experts review applications.
NOVEMBER 4-6, 2024 (NYC)
Semi-Finalist Pitch & Demo Day
Select companies are invited to New York City to pitch to a panel of private sector and DOB evaluators.
Select companies receive an invite to participate in an expo-style Demo Day aimed at exposure to a wider audience at DOB.
NOVEMBER 11-DECEMBER 30, 2024
Preparation for Proof of Concept
Companies prepare and execute Proof of Concept terms and conditions.
JANUARY 6-FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Proof of Concept
Proof of Concepts are launched, where a minimal viable test is conducted with DOB.
MARCH 4-5, 2025 (NYC)
Finalist Presentations
Finalists present findings to DOB Leadership in New York City.
JUNE 2025-2026
Pilots
Select companies engage in a yearlong Pilot demonstrating technology at scale.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms & Conditions which govern participation in the Buildings Tech Lab.
