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Permits

Manage permit workflows digitally to improve control, visibility, and compliance.

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Permit approvedHot works — Zone B
Awaiting sign-offExcavation permit
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Control

Structured approval flows. No shortcuts.

  • Structured approval flows
  • Clear accountability
  • Real-time status tracking
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Visibility

Every permit. Accounted for.

  • Reduce delays
  • Centralised documentation
  • Improve compliance control

Why teams use SymTerra for permit management

Paper permits and email approvals create bottlenecks, confusion, and compliance gaps. SymTerra eliminates all three.

Configurable permit types

Hot works, excavation, confined space, working at height. Build permit templates for any work type with mandatory fields, photo evidence, and sign-off chains.

Multi-stage approval workflows

Define who needs to approve at each stage. The system enforces the sequence. Work cannot start until every required sign-off is captured.

Live status dashboards

See every active, pending, and expired permit across all projects in real time. Know instantly which permits are holding up work.

Automatic notifications

Approvers are notified the moment a permit is submitted. Expiry warnings are sent before permits lapse. No one needs to chase. The system does it.

Full audit trail

Every submission, approval, rejection, and extension is logged with user, timestamp, and location. Complete traceability for every permit decision.

Mobile-first, works offline

Request and approve permits from anywhere on site. Even without signal. Data syncs automatically when connectivity returns.

Real stories from real sites

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Hear from the teams using SymTerra every day across infrastructure and construction.

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"I can go through, read the data, and actually spot where my next accident is trending based on who's on site and how many safety observations there are. Instead of doing emails or OneNote, it's just — hey guys, this is where it is."
Gilbane Building Co
Jason Mead
Gilbane Building Co
"The team adopted it within a week. No training manuals, no complaints. That never happens with new software."
Lanes Group
Joe Taylor
Lanes Group · Drainage & Utilities
"We went from chasing text message photos to a proper auditable trail. The difference in disputes alone has been massive."
Greenchurch
Rob Marson
Greenchurch · Civil Engineering

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