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text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard    max-md:!relative is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow wp-container-3 is-position-sticky\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10); border-radius:8px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-white-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"justify-self-end has-large-font-size\"><strong>GO TO SECTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"Guide__Chapters\" x-data=\"guideChapters\" @scroll.window=\"checkPosition()\">\n\n    <ol x-ref=\"navLinks\" class=\"flex flex-col\">\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink 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'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#challenges' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#challenges\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Introduction: well-known challenges<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#business-case' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#business-case' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#business-case\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Why do I need a business case?<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#hidden-costs' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#hidden-costs' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#hidden-costs\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Making your case for change \u2013 the hidden costs of manual permits<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#quanitfying-roi' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#quanitfying-roi' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#quanitfying-roi\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Quantifying ROI: calculating the value of Permit to Work software<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#stakeholders' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#stakeholders' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#stakeholders\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">What your stakeholders care about (and how to speak their language)<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#success-stories' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#success-stories' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#success-stories\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Success stories: CBRE Citibank<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#checklist' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#checklist' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#checklist\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Building your business case: step-by-step checklist<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n    <\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-chat-gpt-button is-style-chat-gpt-button--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Summarise with ChatGPT<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch flex flex-col is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-470e7e12 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-column\">\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard   shadow-xl is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); border-top-left-radius:100px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px;\" id=\"challenges\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-white-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Introduction: well-known challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">For those involved in industries with high to moderate risk activities, the need for permits is a given. Whether hot work permits for welding or entry permits for a confined space, a single job site can require multiple running simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/topics\/permit-to-work-ultimate-guide\/\">Permit to work<\/a> systems are typically time based and rely on the establishment of safe conditions for the work to commence and the maintenance of safe conditions for the duration of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing the extensive list of documents that go into creating a permit (RAMS, JHA\u2019s, training records, plant records etc.) is a common challenge for Operations Managers, especially when they have to be sourced from external contractors. The fact that many of these documents are only to be found in hard copy further compounds this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, work is not always concluded during the set time frame of its permit. Extensions are required and shift handovers can occur, requiring a new expiry time to be issued. With traditional, paper-based PTW systems this means more time spent, more admin work, and increasingly siloed information. As the process drags on, this can lead to unapproved work and missed safety checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, workers are exposed to high levels of risk without proper controls in place. However, it also means that projects are delayed with associated cost spiralling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Getting what you need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Operations Managers, H&amp;S Managers, Site Managers, and Project Managers are aware of all this. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdantix.com\/client-portal\/report\/buyer-s-guide-permit-to-work-software#:~:text=controlling%20real%2Dtime%20risks%20whilst%20improving%20the%20speed%20at%20which%20safe%20work%20can%20be%20completed.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of a digital solution<\/a> for permit to work are well-known, principally 1) controlling real-time risks and 2) improving the speed at which safe work is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communicating this value to senior management and those who hold the purse strings is another matter. Budgets are tight and software can be seen as a \u2018nice to have\u2019 rather than a necessity. You need to be able to show the potential ROI of software investment in a way your intended audience will understand and respond to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is here to help you. We will cover a wide range of topics including how to show ROI, communicating your business case to senior management, and a step-by-step breakdown of what it needs to cover. We\u2019ll also take a look at some success stories that you can use to bolster your pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"business-case\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Firstly, why do I need a business case?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanagement.com\/blog-post\/73204\/5-reasons-why-your-project-needs-a-business-case#_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detailed business case<\/a> shows that you have considered your software project from multiple angles. It lets you show that your project aligns with business objectives (e.g. increased efficiency), that it is commercially viable in the long term (e.g. showing ROI), and that you have assessed a range of possible solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Crucially, a good business case will also cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>implementation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>necessary resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>project milestones and timelines&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stakeholder communication&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an honest appraisal of costs and possible risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Your business case will show that you have considered all of these aspects and have spent the time gathering supporting information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">It will help you to show that an investment in Permit to Work software is not just a business cost.&nbsp; As part of an integrated safe system of work, it can help to ensure hazards are managed, risks are minimized, and work is carried out as safely and efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); border-top-right-radius:60px;border-bottom-left-radius:60px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-clay-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea69a204 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-hi-vis-orange-80-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Want to see how all the different solutions stack up?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4e8df19cec107f6dafdec48cb4069b54\"><strong>Compare ePermits vs SafetyCulture, Intelex, and EHS Insight<\/strong> \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-clay-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-hi-vis-orange-80-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/ehs-software\/control-of-work\/epermits\/\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><strong>Get the breakdown<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"hidden-costs\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Making your case for change \u2013 the hidden costs of manual permits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Use this table to articulate the drawbacks of your current manual system, and how your chosen solution supports business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask-  align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: ; \">\n                                    <picture ><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system.webp 2259w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-300x290.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-1024x989.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-768x742.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-1536x1484.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-1118x1080.webp 1118w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-373x360.webp 373w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-640x618.webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system.webp\" width=\"2259\" height=\"2182\" class=\"image-original \" alt=\"NAM Table Drawbacks Of Manual System\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1440px) 2259px, (min-width: 992px) 1536px, (min-width: 767px) 1118px, (min-width: 375px) 1024px\"  \/><\/picture>\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); border-top-right-radius:60px;border-bottom-left-radius:60px;\" id=\"quanitfying-roi\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-clay-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Quantifying ROI: Calculating the value of Permit to Work software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This is one of the most important sections of your business case. The issue of costs will be what the identified decision makers primarily focus on, and you need to be prepared to answer all their requests. It\u2019s also a good idea to put significant research into the projected ROI of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><em>Note: This section of the business case will likely be the most research-intensive, do not forget to reach out other departments for assistance in gathering accurate financial data.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">What you will need to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Total cost of current permit management process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Outline the direct and indirect costs of your current system. Calculate time lost due to delays in issuing and handing over permits. Calculate the time spent sourcing documentation both internally and from contractors. Record the amount of time and admin required to prepare for audits. Lost time incident rates (LTIR) and approval cycle duration could also be useful metrics here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Total implementation cost&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This figure will encompass the cost of both the software purchase and implementation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">It can be made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Number and type of licences you need to purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract type&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost of onboarding&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data migration costs (if moving from one system to another)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost of employee training&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New hardware purchases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any system customization&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Projected savings&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This is where you will include information on the potential savings of your chosen solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">It can be made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Savings accumulated over 1-3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payback period&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant financial benefits (e.g., reduction in insurance premiums)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential reduction in liabilities and fines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project ROI&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Calculating your ROI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The ROI of your project can be calculated using the following formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); border-top-right-radius:60px;border-bottom-left-radius:60px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-white-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea69a204 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-30e777507233c54461d90087d187396f\"><strong>ROI =<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a66f439fbe2356f6abd2bb223a3ffb4c is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>cost of savings of investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>cost of investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Writing tip: Using graphs and charts can make your financial data more engaging for readers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"stakeholders\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>What your stakeholders care about (and how to speak their language)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Part of your business case will involve identifying and communicating with your stakeholders. For the purposes of this business case, we will be looking at <strong>decision makers<\/strong> and <strong>software users.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fef0e728 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-radius:16px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-center  w-full\">\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask- w-full layout h-full align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: 150px; ;aspect-ratio:unset;\">\n                                <div class=\"relative w-full h-full overflow-hidden\" style=\"min-height: 150px\">\n                <picture ><source srcset=\"\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/decision-makers-image.webp\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" class=\"absolute-center w-full !h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Decision Makers Image\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Decision makers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This group includes members of the C-Suite (department managers, senior managers, directors). The can cross departments such as procurement, finance, and IT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>What will decision makers be looking for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Typically, this will be price and how the software will positively influence revenue and reduce operational costs while also safeguarding legal compliance obligations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will also want to understand other aspects such as longevity of the software, scalability, and how implementation will work across the business and supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">To influence decision-makers, you should talk in terms of technology as a direct investment into the safety of employees, increased operational efficiencies, and ongoing compliance with relevant regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The language you use here is important. Here are some ways to frame operational metrics into financial language:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4834aadb wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-clay-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-86dba5ee wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1898eec17342183bb288d4198e675c8\"><strong>\u2018Downtime\u2019 = lost productivity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-clay-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-86dba5ee wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7102dc418770196e8183c5d24b32d081\"><strong>\u2018Compliance assurance\u2019 = risk mitigation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-clay-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-86dba5ee wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ec88a54cef17d7eb4c278bdcf7996f0\"><strong>\u2018Faster approvals\u2019 = throughput and utilization.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fef0e728 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-radius:16px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-center  w-full\">\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask- w-full layout h-full align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: 150px; ;aspect-ratio:unset;\">\n                                <div class=\"relative w-full h-full overflow-hidden\" style=\"min-height: 150px\">\n                <picture ><source srcset=\"\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/software-users-image.webp\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" class=\"absolute-center w-full !h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Software Users Image\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Software users<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This group includes any employee or contractor that will be using the software on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>What will software users be looking for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Ease of use will be a prime motivator for this group. There are likely to be Users are moving to a software solution for the first time, so this will need to be considered. The user interface (UI) of the solution will be an important factor, as software that is perceived as difficult to navigate will face adoption issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They should be made aware of onboarding, training and support options that will be made available to them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survey the software users\u2019 group as to their main concerns on using software for permit management and gain their input for software requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); border-top-right-radius:60px;border-bottom-left-radius:60px;\" id=\"success-stories\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-jade-20-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Success stories: CBRE Citibank<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28232c24 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jade-quotes.svg\" alt=\"Jade Quotes\" class=\"wp-image-131237\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:3px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c0ee1e95e406e66df71b07f7d397aecf\"><em><strong>ePermits has helped us to manage contractors far more efficiently, saving us huge amounts of time and making sure we maintain the highest possible health and safety standard.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32e2594c80aaeab77061c14895f4a1d1\"><em><strong>\u2013 Jak Broadway,<\/strong><\/em><br>Shift Operations Manager Critical Services, CBRE Global Workplace Solutions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">CBRE is the world\u2019s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Managing buildings of the size and scale of Citibank\u2019s is a challenge. There are typically between 20 and 30 different planned works on site, performed by a range of different contractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">With the team spending huge amounts of time manually managing the permit process and resolving issues, there was a clear need for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">With ePermits, it no longer takes Jak 2-3 hours a day to manage permits. Now, it is as little as 10 minutes. Contractor permit applications that used to take half an hour are now completed in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Want to see the full story? Click the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-jade-20-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-hi-vis-orange-80-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/case-studies\/cbre-citibank\/\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><strong>CBRE Citibank Case Study<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"checklist\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Building your business case: step-by-step checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Here is a step-by-step rundown for building your business case:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9705e55ed24a6ee9ef3a5fcda86d24c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Introduction\/ executive summary <\/strong>\u2013 This section should provide an overview of the problem being faced and the proposed solution. It\u2019s a good idea to leave this until the others are completed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cb6047002445610ff2e43862d9742d3\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Background information<\/strong> \u2013 Explain why the project needs to take place. You can include relevant research insights here, either internal or third party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0958aeb47560620f81797c1f9687c15\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>3.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Project stakeholders<\/strong> \u2013 List all the relevant stakeholders in this project, not just members of the project or safety team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb52332e054e464f9fb82e9d7bf3f7c6\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>4.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Project objectives<\/strong> \u2013 Explain why the project is taking place, and what problem you expect to solve with your chosen solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ab9377dc56c35e755eed7b56f567dc9\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>5.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Business requirements<\/strong> &#8211; Show that you have incorporated any business requirements that the organization may have, for example if there are security limitations on software that can be purchased.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b902516017288453720fb3de5afd8307\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>6.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Vendor evaluation<\/strong> \u2013 Here is where you present the software vendors that you have considered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a119a5e0cda18607b566fd4079a0866c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>7.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Benefits of your chosen solution<\/strong> \u2013 Detail why the chosen solution was selected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-573427fa273f53f0f1cfdde091526ea8\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>8.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Risk assessment of the project<\/strong> \u2013 Include a risk analysis of the project as well as what would happen if it does not go ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dfafe159eb6334dda1bfa819abe76208\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>9.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Cost analysis and ROI<\/strong> \u2013 Show that you have undergone a thorough investigation of the project\u2019s costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56856535aea8b83ccf297acdb7dbfb79\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>10.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Implementation timeline<\/strong> \u2013 Provide an implementation plan with dates, your chosen vendor should be able to assist you with this section. Include major milestones like go-live dates and training programmes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d11a8cb83fa27172bec0d1625c5a5c9d\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>11.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Authorizations <\/strong>\u2013 Who will sign off on the project and at what stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><em><em>Writing tip: Decide on the best delivery option for your business case. Will you rely on a multi-page document or utilize a presentation.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Managing Permits with EcoOnline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">EcoOnline&#8217;s ePermits is a fully configurable solution that reduces human error to near zero through automated workflows, which can check for clashes and other potential issues and alert you to take preventative action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">It also provides full control of contractors and workers by facilitating checks in\/out through the Access permit process, such as training, induction, and competency checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-hi-vis-orange-80-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/resources\/epermits-demo-video\/\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><strong>See ePermits in action<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full block sm:hidden md:hidden  relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns relative is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-62b4a1bf wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0;flex-basis:30%\">\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full hidden sm:block  sticky top-0 relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard    max-md:!relative is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow wp-container-4 is-position-sticky\" style=\"   \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div style=\"height:15vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   sticky top-0 relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard    max-md:!relative is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow wp-container-6 is-position-sticky\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10); border-radius:8px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-white-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"justify-self-end has-large-font-size\"><strong>GO TO SECTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"Guide__Chapters\" x-data=\"guideChapters\" @scroll.window=\"checkPosition()\">\n\n    <ol x-ref=\"navLinks\" class=\"flex flex-col\">\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#challenges-mobile' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#challenges-mobile' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#challenges-mobile\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Introduction: well-known challenges<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#business-case-mobile' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#business-case-mobile' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#business-case-mobile\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Why do I need a business case?<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#hidden-costs-mobile' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#hidden-costs-mobile' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#hidden-costs-mobile\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Making your case for change \u2013 the hidden costs of manual permits<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#quanitfying-roi-mobile' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#quanitfying-roi-mobile' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#quanitfying-roi-mobile\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Quantifying ROI: calculating the value of Permit to Work software<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#stakeholders-mobile' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#stakeholders-mobile' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#stakeholders-mobile\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">What your stakeholders care about (and how to speak their language)<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#success-stories-mobile' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#success-stories-mobile' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#success-stories-mobile\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Success stories: CBRE Citibank<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n        <li class=\"Guide__Chapters-link relative\" :class=\"currentLink === '#checklist-mobile' ? 'selected-link' : 'deselected-link'\">\n            <div class=\"Guide__Chapters-dot\">\n              <span class=\"block w-3 h-3 rounded-full bg-color-jade border border-black\" :class=\"currentLink === '#checklist-mobile' ? 'bg-color-jade' : 'bg-color-none'\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a href=\"#checklist-mobile\" class=\"Guide__Chapter-link\">Building your business case: step-by-step checklist<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n    \n    <\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-chat-gpt-button is-style-chat-gpt-button--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Summarise with ChatGPT<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch flex flex-col is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-470e7e12 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-column\">\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0;padding-right:0; \" id=\"challenges-mobile\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-white-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Introduction: well-known challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">For those involved in industries with high to moderate risk activities, the need for permits is a given. Whether hot work permits for welding or entry permits for a confined space, a single job site can require multiple running simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/topics\/permit-to-work-ultimate-guide\/\">Permit to work<\/a> systems are typically time based and rely on the establishment of safe conditions for the work to commence and the maintenance of safe conditions for the duration of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing the extensive list of documents that go into creating a permit (RAMS, JHA\u2019s, training records, plant records etc.) is a common challenge for Operations Managers, especially when they have to be sourced from external contractors. The fact that many of these documents are only to be found in hard copy further compounds this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, work is not always concluded during the set time frame of its permit. Extensions are required and shift handovers can occur, requiring a new expiry time to be issued. With traditional, paper-based PTW systems this means more time spent, more admin work, and increasingly siloed information. As the process drags on, this can lead to unapproved work and missed safety checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly, workers are exposed to high levels of risk without proper controls in place. However, it also means that projects are delayed with associated cost spiralling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Getting what you need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Operations Managers, H&amp;S Managers, Site Managers, and Project Managers are aware of all this. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdantix.com\/client-portal\/report\/buyer-s-guide-permit-to-work-software#:~:text=controlling%20real%2Dtime%20risks%20whilst%20improving%20the%20speed%20at%20which%20safe%20work%20can%20be%20completed.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of a digital solution<\/a> for permit to work are well-known, principally 1) controlling real-time risks and 2) improving the speed at which safe work is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communicating this value to senior management and those who hold the purse strings is another matter. Budgets are tight and software can be seen as a \u2018nice to have\u2019 rather than a necessity. You need to be able to show the potential ROI of software investment in a way your intended audience will understand and respond to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is here to help you. We will cover a wide range of topics including how to show ROI, communicating your business case to senior management, and a step-by-step breakdown of what it needs to cover. We\u2019ll also take a look at some success stories that you can use to bolster your pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0;padding-right:0; \" id=\"business-case-mobile\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Firstly, why do I need a business case?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanagement.com\/blog-post\/73204\/5-reasons-why-your-project-needs-a-business-case#_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">detailed business case<\/a> shows that you have considered your software project from multiple angles. It lets you show that your project aligns with business objectives (e.g. increased efficiency), that it is commercially viable in the long term (e.g. showing ROI), and that you have assessed a range of possible solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Crucially, a good business case will also cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>implementation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>necessary resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>project milestones and timelines&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stakeholder communication&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an honest appraisal of costs and possible risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Your business case will show that you have considered all of these aspects and have spent the time gathering supporting information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">It will help you to show that an investment in Permit to Work software is not just a business cost.&nbsp; As part of an integrated safe system of work, it can help to ensure hazards are managed, risks are minimized, and work is carried out as safely and efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); border-top-right-radius:60px;border-bottom-left-radius:60px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-clay-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea69a204 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-hi-vis-orange-80-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Want to see how all the different solutions stack up?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-4e8df19cec107f6dafdec48cb4069b54\"><strong>Compare ePermits vs SafetyCulture, Intelex, and EHS Insight<\/strong> \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-clay-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-hi-vis-orange-80-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/ehs-software\/control-of-work\/epermits\/\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><strong>Get the breakdown<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0;padding-right:0; \" id=\"hidden-costs-mobile\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Making your case for change \u2013 the hidden costs of manual permits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Use this table to articulate the drawbacks of your current manual system, and how your chosen solution supports business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask-  align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: ; \">\n                                    <picture ><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system.webp 2259w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-300x290.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-1024x989.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-768x742.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-1536x1484.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-1118x1080.webp 1118w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-373x360.webp 373w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system-640x618.webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NAM-table-drawbacks-of-manual-system.webp\" width=\"2259\" height=\"2182\" class=\"image-original \" alt=\"NAM Table Drawbacks Of Manual System\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1440px) 2259px, (min-width: 992px) 1536px, (min-width: 767px) 1118px, (min-width: 375px) 1024px\"  \/><\/picture>\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0;padding-right:0; \" id=\"quanitfying-roi-mobile\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Quantifying ROI: Calculating the value of Permit to Work software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This is one of the most important sections of your business case. The issue of costs will be what the identified decision makers primarily focus on, and you need to be prepared to answer all their requests. It\u2019s also a good idea to put significant research into the projected ROI of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><em>Note: This section of the business case will likely be the most research-intensive, do not forget to reach out other departments for assistance in gathering accurate financial data.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">What you will need to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-clay-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Total cost of current permit management process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Outline the direct and indirect costs of your current system. Calculate time lost due to delays in issuing and handing over permits. Calculate the time spent sourcing documentation both internally and from contractors. Record the amount of time and admin required to prepare for audits. Lost time incident rates (LTIR) and approval cycle duration could also be useful metrics here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Total implementation cost&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This figure will encompass the cost of both the software purchase and implementation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">It can be made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Number and type of licences you need to purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract type&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost of onboarding&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data migration costs (if moving from one system to another)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost of employee training&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New hardware purchases&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any system customization&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Projected savings&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This is where you will include information on the potential savings of your chosen solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">It can be made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Savings accumulated over 1-3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payback period&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant financial benefits (e.g., reduction in insurance premiums)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential reduction in liabilities and fines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project ROI&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Calculating your ROI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The ROI of your project can be calculated using the following formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); border-top-right-radius:60px;border-bottom-left-radius:60px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-white-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea69a204 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-30e777507233c54461d90087d187396f\"><strong>ROI =<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a66f439fbe2356f6abd2bb223a3ffb4c is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>cost of savings of investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>cost of investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Writing tip: Using graphs and charts can make your financial data more engaging for readers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0;padding-right:0; \" id=\"stakeholders-mobile\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>What your stakeholders care about (and how to speak their language)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Part of your business case will involve identifying and communicating with your stakeholders. For the purposes of this business case, we will be looking at <strong>decision makers<\/strong> and <strong>software users.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fef0e728 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-radius:16px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-center  w-full\">\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask- w-full layout h-full align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: 150px; ;aspect-ratio:unset;\">\n                                <div class=\"relative w-full h-full overflow-hidden\" style=\"min-height: 150px\">\n                <picture ><source srcset=\"\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/decision-makers-image.webp\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" class=\"absolute-center w-full !h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Decision Makers Image\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Decision makers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This group includes members of the C-Suite (department managers, senior managers, directors). The can cross departments such as procurement, finance, and IT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>What will decision makers be looking for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Typically, this will be price and how the software will positively influence revenue and reduce operational costs while also safeguarding legal compliance obligations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will also want to understand other aspects such as longevity of the software, scalability, and how implementation will work across the business and supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">To influence decision-makers, you should talk in terms of technology as a direct investment into the safety of employees, increased operational efficiencies, and ongoing compliance with relevant regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The language you use here is important. Here are some ways to frame operational metrics into financial language:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4834aadb wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-clay-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-86dba5ee wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1898eec17342183bb288d4198e675c8\"><strong>\u2018Downtime\u2019 = lost productivity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-clay-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-86dba5ee wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7102dc418770196e8183c5d24b32d081\"><strong>\u2018Compliance assurance\u2019 = risk mitigation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-clay-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-86dba5ee wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ec88a54cef17d7eb4c278bdcf7996f0\"><strong>\u2018Faster approvals\u2019 = throughput and utilization.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fef0e728 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-radius:16px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-center  w-full\">\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask- w-full layout h-full align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: 150px; ;aspect-ratio:unset;\">\n                                <div class=\"relative w-full h-full overflow-hidden\" style=\"min-height: 150px\">\n                <picture ><source srcset=\"\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/software-users-image.webp\" width=\"148\" height=\"148\" class=\"absolute-center w-full !h-full object-cover\" alt=\"Software Users Image\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Software users<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This group includes any employee or contractor that will be using the software on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>What will software users be looking for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Ease of use will be a prime motivator for this group. There are likely to be Users are moving to a software solution for the first time, so this will need to be considered. The user interface (UI) of the solution will be an important factor, as software that is perceived as difficult to navigate will face adoption issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They should be made aware of onboarding, training and support options that will be made available to them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survey the software users\u2019 group as to their main concerns on using software for permit management and gain their input for software requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); border-top-right-radius:60px;border-bottom-left-radius:60px;\" id=\"success-stories-mobile\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row-background absolute w-full bottom-0 left-0 z-0 h-full has-jade-20-background-color\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Success stories: CBRE Citibank<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28232c24 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jade-quotes.svg\" alt=\"Jade Quotes\" class=\"wp-image-131237\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:3px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c0ee1e95e406e66df71b07f7d397aecf\"><em><strong>ePermits has helped us to manage contractors far more efficiently, saving us huge amounts of time and making sure we maintain the highest possible health and safety standard.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32e2594c80aaeab77061c14895f4a1d1\"><em><strong>\u2013 Jak Broadway,<\/strong><\/em><br>Shift Operations Manager Critical Services, CBRE Global Workplace Solutions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">CBRE is the world\u2019s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Managing buildings of the size and scale of Citibank\u2019s is a challenge. There are typically between 20 and 30 different planned works on site, performed by a range of different contractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">With the team spending huge amounts of time manually managing the permit process and resolving issues, there was a clear need for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">With ePermits, it no longer takes Jak 2-3 hours a day to manage permits. Now, it is as little as 10 minutes. Contractor permit applications that used to take half an hour are now completed in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Want to see the full story? Click the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-jade-20-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-hi-vis-orange-80-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-ca\/case-studies\/cbre-citibank\/\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><strong>CBRE Citibank Case Study<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit overflow-hidden text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0;padding-right:0; \" id=\"checklist-mobile\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Building your business case: step-by-step checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Here is a step-by-step rundown for building your business case:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9705e55ed24a6ee9ef3a5fcda86d24c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Introduction\/ executive summary <\/strong>\u2013 This section should provide an overview of the problem being faced and the proposed solution. It\u2019s a good idea to leave this until the others are completed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cb6047002445610ff2e43862d9742d3\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Background information<\/strong> \u2013 Explain why the project needs to take place. You can include relevant research insights here, either internal or third party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0958aeb47560620f81797c1f9687c15\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>3.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Project stakeholders<\/strong> \u2013 List all the relevant stakeholders in this project, not just members of the project or safety team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb52332e054e464f9fb82e9d7bf3f7c6\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>4.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Project objectives<\/strong> \u2013 Explain why the project is taking place, and what problem you expect to solve with your chosen solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ab9377dc56c35e755eed7b56f567dc9\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>5.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Business requirements<\/strong> &#8211; Show that you have incorporated any business requirements that the organization may have, for example if there are security limitations on software that can be purchased.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b902516017288453720fb3de5afd8307\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>6.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Vendor evaluation<\/strong> \u2013 Here is where you present the software vendors that you have considered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a119a5e0cda18607b566fd4079a0866c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.489), 46px);\"><strong>7.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Benefits of your chosen solution<\/strong> \u2013 Detail why the chosen solution was selected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--eco-green-20);border-bottom-width:1px;\" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28b55a6e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-573427fa273f53f0f1cfdde091526ea8\" style=\"font-size:clamp(26.944px, 1.684rem + ((1vw - 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