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PermitAssure — Permits Made Simple

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PermitAssure — an innovative solution for Canadian permitting

PermitAssure brings modern, intelligent technology to construction permitting — making the process more efficient and transparent, without diminishing the professional judgment and regulatory authority it depends on.

Our mission

Construction permitting connects public safety, building quality and economic activity. Yet the process can be slowed by incomplete applications, inconsistent formats, manual drawing review, and disconnected teams. PermitAssure was created to bring structure, evidence and transparency to that process — while keeping qualified professionals and regulatory authorities firmly in control of every decision.

A smiling construction professional in safety gear holding a clipboard at a residential building site at sunset

GlobalDWS background

GlobalDWS is a Canadian technology and innovation company specializing in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems, digital twins, smart buildings, IoT, data analytics, cloud technologies, agentic AI, workflow automation and building intelligence. GlobalDWS develops technology that improves how buildings, infrastructure, workplaces, healthcare environments and construction projects are designed, reviewed, built, operated and maintained.

PermitAssure has its own product identity while benefiting from GlobalDWS's broader expertise, and may connect with VirBrix for future field verification, robotic inspection, reality capture and digital-twin use cases.

Canadian construction-productivity context

Canada's building sector faces ongoing pressure to deliver housing and infrastructure while maintaining rigorous safety and code standards. PermitAssure is built for this context — designed to work across jurisdictions, accommodate bilingual requirements, and support both large authorities and smaller organizations with fewer resources.

Responsible innovation

We are explicit about what PermitAssure does and does not do. It does not approve permits autonomously, guarantee compliance, or replace building officials and qualified professionals. Every capability is labelled honestly — Available, Configurable, Pilot Capability, Planned, Future Roadmap, Integration Dependent or Jurisdiction Dependent — so stakeholders know exactly what they are adopting.

Our collaboration approach

We work directly with authorities, firms and organizations to configure PermitAssure around real jurisdictional requirements, workflows and governance structures — through discovery, pilot and scale-up, rather than a one-size-fits-all rollout.

Our Team & Advisors

The people behind PermitAssure

PermitAssure brings together expertise in artificial intelligence, digital construction, building systems, enterprise architecture, industry engagement, and smart-community innovation to modernize permit preparation and technical review.

Core Team

Rami Wehbe
Rami Wehbe
Co-Founder & CTO — Smart Construction and AI Solutions

Leads PermitAssure's product vision, solution architecture, and responsible use of AI to improve permit readiness, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across the construction ecosystem.

Yahya Saad
Yahya Saad
Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer — Data, AI and Platform Architecture

Leads the platform's enterprise architecture, construction knowledge systems, AI capabilities, data integration, and automated compliance workflows.

Nabil Bleibel
Nabil Bleibel
Senior Project Manager — Smart Construction and Building Systems

Provides expertise in mechanical systems, HVAC design, engineering coordination, and practical construction workflows to support technical validation and permit readiness.

Rick Huijbregts
Rick Huijbregts
Executive Lead — Smart Construction Practice & Business Development

Leads PermitAssure's Smart Construction practice, industry partnerships, and business development strategy. Works with municipalities, engineering firms, developers, and strategic partners to accelerate digital permitting, AI adoption, and commercialization across the Canadian construction ecosystem.

Lee St. James
Lee St. James
VP Sales & Marketing — Industry Engagement and Change Adoption

Leads stakeholder engagement, market communication, and adoption strategy with municipalities, consultants, designers, builders, and construction-industry partners.

Strategic Advisors

Dr. Daeho Kim
Dr. Daeho Kim
Advisor — Digital Construction, BIM and AI for Infrastructure

Provides expertise in digital construction, Building Information Modelling, and AI-enabled infrastructure systems to strengthen PermitAssure's technical and industry alignment.

Careers

Open roles at GlobalDWS will be listed here as they become available.

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