Construction permit-to-work control

Every permit.
Every workface.
One controlled platform.

PermitPin brings plans, permits, people and live site controls together—so work is located, authorised, visible and safely handed back.

Plans & live pins Controlled approvals QR verification
Construction manager using PermitPin on a tablet at an active project
HW Hot works · Level 08Active permit
Authorisation recordedWork can proceed
Live project controlPeople, place and permit connected

Built for teams controlling high-risk work

Principal contractors Specialist contractors Facilities & estates Infrastructure teams

One source of site truth

See the control picture before the work begins.

PermitPin replaces disconnected forms, spreadsheets and site boards with a live operational view of every permit, approval, location and exception.

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APLive12

Active permits

RVNeeds review4

Awaiting approval

EXNext 2 hours3

Due to expire

CO30 days98%

Permit compliance

Live permit registerCurrent permits requiring site visibilityView register →
PermitWork areaContractorStatus
Confined spacePP-2038Basement tank roomMorris WaterDue to expire
Hot worksPP-2041Level 08 · Core BApex Fire LtdActive
Breaking groundPP-2044North service yardHale CivilsActive
Electrical isolationPP-2046Substation 2Volt M&EReview
01

Know what is live

See active, awaiting, expiring and suspended permits across every project.

02

Act on exceptions

Surface high-risk reviews, expiring controls and overlapping work before they become incidents.

03

Prove every decision

Keep the complete request, approval, activation, suspension and hand-back history together.

Construction professionals pinning controlled work locations to a digital plan
Exact workface selectedPermit starts from this pin

Location-first control

Pin the work before starting the permit.

Choose the project plan, place the pin at the exact workface, then build the permit around that location. The permit and its pin are saved as one controlled record.

  • Upload site plans and drawings
  • Start every permit from a plan pin
  • Open the live permit directly from its location
See the location-first workflow
Site team recording the work area and reviewing a digital permit
Work-area evidencePhotograph attached securely

Workface evidence

Make the real work area part of the record.

Capture site conditions, add work-area photographs, record mandatory controls and send the complete permit to the right competent person for authorisation.

  • Images retained with the permit audit trail
  • Role-based requests, reviews and approvals
  • UK construction symbols recorded for visual reference
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Construction supervisor verifying a live permit by QR code
QR verificationCurrent permit status confirmed

Live verification

Let anyone at the workface verify the permit.

Each permit carries a secure QR code on screen and in print. Scan it to confirm the reference, work area, current status and validity—without relying on an old paper copy.

  • QR code on every printed permit
  • Current status visible at the point of work
  • Professional branded permits with your company logo
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Built for construction

One platform for every controlled activity.

Use the ready-made construction permit library or create company-specific templates, checks and authorisation routes.

HW

Hot works

Welding, cutting and heat

CS

Confined spaces

Entry, rescue and atmosphere

EX

Excavation

Breaking ground and services

WAH

Work at height

Access, edges and rescue

EI

Electrical isolation

Lock, prove and control

LO

Lifting operations

Cranes, hoists and loads

TW

Temporary works

Design and change control

RA

Roof access

Fragile surfaces and edges

SA

Structural alteration

Cutting and load paths

FI

Fire impairment

Systems and compensatory controls

PS

Pressure systems

Stored energy and release

GP

General permit

Bespoke controlled work

50+ construction permit typesReady to configure for your organisation Create your workspace

A complete control lifecycle

From a point on a plan to a safe hand back.

PermitPin guides the whole team through one visible, auditable sequence.

01

Pin

Select the exact location on the project plan.

02

Build

Define the scope, people, risks and controls.

03

Authorise

Route the complete record to a competent reviewer.

04

Activate

Confirm the workface and release work under control.

05

Hand back

Record the safe finish and preserve the history.

Controls people recognise

UK construction safety symbols built into the record.

Select mandatory, warning, prohibition, emergency and fire symbols as visual references for the permit and its reports. Selection does not instruct that physical signage must be displayed.

5sign categories ISO7010 library 1controlled record
Safety-symbol referencesPermit reporting
Wear ear protectionMandatory
Wear eye protectionMandatory
Wear safety footwearMandatory
Wear protective glovesMandatory
Wear protective clothingMandatory
Wear head protectionMandatory
Recorded for visual reference and reporting

Clear monthly pricing

Start with the capacity you need.

Every plan includes the complete permit workflow, plan pins, QR verification, safety-symbol references, documents, analytics and audit history.

Starter

£29/month

For a single project getting permit control online.

  • 1 project
  • 1 user
  • All permit types
  • Plans, pins and QR codes
Choose Starter

Enterprise

£249/month

For organisations controlling work at scale.

  • Unlimited projects
  • Unlimited users
  • All permit types
  • Plans, pins and QR codes
Choose Enterprise

Create your company account first. Permit creation unlocks once your subscription is active.

Control without compromise

Designed for accountable construction teams.

PermitPin protects each company workspace and keeps the operational record clear, attributable and available to the people who need it.

Discuss your requirements
01

Role-based access

Separate responsibilities for administrators, issuers, authorisers, supervisors, contractors and viewers.

02

Complete audit history

Keep every material action and decision against the permit lifecycle.

03

Private workspaces

Company and project records remain organised within their own controlled workspace.

04

Current-status verification

QR-linked permit status helps site teams avoid relying on outdated printouts.

Talk to PermitPin

Ready to bring permit control into one place?

Tell us about your projects, current process and permit requirements. We will show you how PermitPin fits the way your teams control work.

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