Major projects across North America, particularly in the US, are under growing pressure to move through permitting and environmental approvals faster. But accelerated timelines can create greater environmental, regulatory and stakeholder risk if projects are not prepared early enough.

 

In this Expert Talk, WSP’s environmental planning experts will share practical insights on how project owners can improve permitting readiness, reduce avoidable delays and build a more defensible path to approval.

 

Join the session to explore:

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• Why permitting remains a critical risk factor for major projects across sectors

• How early planning, stakeholder alignment and agency engagement can reduce approval risk

• What project owners often misunderstand about fast-track tools such as FAST-41

• How cross-disciplinary input at the siting and planning stage can support more informed and defensible decisions

• Practical lessons for mining, critical minerals, power, transmission, water and infrastructure projects