Construction Plan Review and Permits  Plan reviews and construction permits are provided in three different agencies: the Bureau of Construction Codes , the Bureau of Health Systems , and the Bureau of Fire Services. 

The Bureau of Construction Codes is responsible for the administration of the Construction Code Act, the Building Officials Registration Act, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and licensing laws, as well as the boiler and elevator programs. The Plan Review Division provides examinations to assure the construction project is designed in compliance with the code. 

The Health Facilities Evaluation Section  of the Bureau of Health Systems  performs plan review and issues construction permits for construction or renovation of health care facilities.

The Bureau of Fire Services performs plan review and issues permits for construction for schools, health care facilities, penal facilities; and state owned and leased facilities;

The DTMB is an Authorized Public Agency for managing Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control for projects managed by DTMB.

Plan Review and Permit Application Forms

Verify a License :   Search for information on individuals or businesses licensed by or registered with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. 

The Wage and Hour Division handles prevailing wage compliance, reporting, and complaints. 

The Michigan Legislature site provide information and texts of bills, resolutions, and public acts, and is a good location for information on Capital Outlay bills. 

The State Administrative Board approves contracts and leases, oversees the state capital outlay process and settles claims against the State under $1,000.00.  The Building Committee reviews and recommends design and construction issues. 

MIOSHA provides information, education and compliance for workplace and industrial safety. 

Information on Green Construction and Demolition in Michigan is maintained by the Department of Environmental Quality. 

The Office of the Budget manages the online Vendor Contracts and Payment Express system that allows for vendor payments. 

US GOVERNMENT SITES

Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 

Design and Construction Reference Sites, Associations, and Business Groups: 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) 

Architecture Weblinks Index 

Associated Builders and Contractors 

Associated General Contractors 

ABC West Michigan Chapter 

Better Business Bureau 

Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids & Western MI 

Construction Financial Management Association 

Construction Institute 

Construction News Service of Michigan, Inc. 

Engineering Weblinks Index 

Federal Trade Commission 

Green Building Weblinks Index 

National Fraud Information Center 

National Contractors 

Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit 

Michigan Fair Contracting Center 

The Construction Specifications Institute 

The Whole Building Design Guide