Expanding into new regions means navigating unfamiliar regulations. One city over, and suddenly your standard build approach hits unexpected requirements — setbacks that don't work, timelines that derail your schedule, codes that force costly redesigns.
The real risk isn't just slow research. It's building based on incomplete information, then getting stuck in a regulatory quagmire after you've already committed.
Teams expanding geographically face the same grind: research City A, then City B, then City C. Same questions (setbacks, timelines, fire codes, permit processes), same manual process, different cities. By the time you've compared 5-10 options, you've burned days — and still might not have the full picture.
Today, we're launching Fordje Reports.
Reports lets you quickly scan regulatory requirements across cities — within a region or across the U.S. — so you know where you can expand with confidence.
How It Works
Choose what matters
Start with pre-built templates (Residential Housing, Clean Tech, Venue Selection) or build your own with the code extracts that matter to your projects — setbacks, fire codes, timelines, permit requirements, whatever your team needs to evaluate.
Pick your cities
Select the cities you're evaluating — whether comparing within a metro or across regions. Reports gives you the flexibility to see the landscape however you need it.
Customize and compare
Adjust your extract selections as needed, then scan requirements side-by-side, grouped for easy understanding, with clear references showing exactly where each requirement lives in the source documents.
Export and share
Download the full report to share with your team for exec summaries, planning meetings, or internal coordination.
What It Means for Your Team
Compare markets in minutes, not days
Scan opportunities across entire metros or regions. See the full landscape before you commit.
Hunt for green flags
Find cities with requirements that work with what you build — generous setbacks, compatible processes, flexible FAR — requirements that work with your standard build for faster timelines.
Spot red flags early
See deal-breakers before you commit resources. Understand what won't work before you're locked in.
Get everyone aligned
See all requirements from acquisition through permitting to build, so every team knows what each project needs from the start. Export reports for exec summaries, planning meetings, or internal coordination.
Built for How Teams Actually Work
Whether you're a VP of Operations evaluating new markets, an innovation team assessing product viability across regions, or a multi-city operator keeping teams aligned, Reports helps you understand requirements faster and build with confidence.
Fordje Reports is available now. Request a demo to see it in action.
