After-hour construction permits can be a saving grace when fighting against time to meet deadlines or when daytime activity or other restrictions make it difficult or impossible to undertake the project during daylight hours. However, there are numerous factors that make undertaking work at night much more difficult, including employment costs, red tape, and dreaded noise complaints.

Furthermore, if even a few noise complaints are filed, the permit can be revoked without option for appeal or recourse. For this reason, it is imperative that noise control measures be addressed proactively, mitigating the risk of sudden and permanent site shutdown.