Start 2026 with every permit in one place.
Today we’re introducing Breadcrumb Permits. A central hub where every permit sits in one place, moves through the right approvals, and stays traceable from day one.
This isn’t another standalone module. Breadcrumb Permits connects with Orientations, Checklists, Toolbox Talks, and worker profiles, building a rich, accurate safety picture for every jobsite.
We believe it’s the most connected, job-ready permit workflow in construction, and we’re excited to show you how it works.
Say goodbye to wandering permits for good.
Permits are critical for risk management. You know this. Your supers know this. The problem is that they are nearly impossible to track.
Oftentimes, permits are scattered across modules, emails, and spreadsheets. When a super needs to check what is overdue or expired, they cannot. When an auditor is on the way, the scramble begins. We’ve both seen that movie before, and no one enjoyed the ending.
That’s why US contractors have consistently asked us for a centralised permit register. They want to spend more time on strategic site management and less time hunting for documentation that should be available in seconds.
So we listened, and we delivered Breadcrumb Permits.
Permits in action.
Think of Permits as an always-on compliance manager that tracks statuses, chases approvals, and flags risks for you.
Here’s what the permit workflow looks like in Breadcrumb, start to finish:
- Start the permit: Individual workers can apply for their own permit from their phone in Breadcrumb, or an allocated foreman can submit on behalf of the crew. The foreman adds the competent workers who’ll be covered by the permit, so everyone on site knows exactly who’s involved and signed on.
- Collect signatures on the spot: Signatures are captured digitally during the permit submission. No “I’ll sign it later.” Everyone signs off before the work starts.
- Send it through for approval: Once submitted, the permit automatically moves through your Review / Approve / Reject process. Your super or safety officer gets real-time notifications when something needs their attention.
- Lock in the audit trail: When an auditor walks in, you can generate a complete, auditable PDF in just a few clicks — with all the approvals, signatures, and history in one place.
And that’s the permit workflow. It works the way your jobsite works. Workers and foremen take part in the process, so the super no longer carries safety alone — the whole crew shares the responsibility.
What you can do with Breadcrumb Permits.
- Track all permit types and statuses in one place: See Open, On-Hold, and Closed permits across every jobsite in a single dashboard.
- Catch expiries before they bite: Get real-time alerts when permits need approval or are approaching expiration.
- See accountability at a glance: Know who's compliant, who's being a slowpoke and where action's needed in seconds.
- Get a complete safety story: Permits connect with Orientations, Toolbox Talks, Checklists, and worker data to create a unified, digital safety record.
“Traditional permit management was time consuming and overwhelming – Beadcrumb has been a game changer in streamlining that process – and I can access everything on my computer or phone in real time.” - Sam Beadle | Construction Manager | QOB
The bottom line.
Permits shouldn’t be a daily headache. With Breadcrumb, they finally live in one place, move through one easy workflow, and give you full visibility across every jobsite.
Want permits that stop wandering and start working? Schedule a demo with our team today. Or, if you’re already a Breadcrumb user, reach out to your Customer Success Manager.
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