Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most significant impacts on construction businesses is the effect that personnel protection measures have had on construction permitting and inspections. Many authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), including towns, cities and counties around the nation, have determined to close their public walk-up functions for permitting activities by cancelling permit issuances altogether and/or by eliminating construction inspections. One solution to this reality is to transition to “no touch” practices.