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An enhanced framework for integrated centralized building permitting systems

2026, vol.18 , no.1, pp. 69-80

Article [2026-01-07]

Authors
Obaid Aljobaly
Waleed Abdulaal
Mohamed Maatouk
Abstract

Building Permit Systems (BPS) play a crucial role in delivering urban planning and land-use regulation. Land management, fragmented workflows, and poor data integration challenge effectiveness in rapidly developing countries like Saudi Arabia. To overcome traditional municipal BPS into a centralized, data-driven framework. Jeddah Municipality as a case study based on prior technology experience and research, following a hybrid method to meet study objectives. Interviews with municipal officials and surveys sent to 190 Authorized Engineering Offices (AEOs), a computation of the Relative Importance Index (RII) of 12 identified key factors, categorized into four dimensions of Process, Organization, Technology, and Information. The Framework of Building Permitting Systems (FBPS) demonstrates effective integration among municipalities by leveraging GIS and land-use regulations to enhance local governance, support overarching national objectives, and advance applications.

Keywords

building permit, integration, land use, municipality

DOI

https://doi.org/10.59035/WBTX5690

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Obaid Aljobaly, Waleed Abdulaal, Mohamed Maatouk. An enhanced framework for integrated centralized building permitting systems. International Journal on Information Technologies and Security, vol.18 , no.1, 2026, pp. 69-80. https://doi.org/10.59035/WBTX5690