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ePlan planreview user experience digital government GIS

Sep 18, 2025 12:55:03 PM

Why GIS Integration is Fundamental to Modern Plan Review

Community development has always been fundamentally geographic—every development happens somewhere specific, affects surrounding infrastructure, and...

Author: Becky Tamashasky

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ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience digital government AI GIS

Sep 11, 2025 11:27:27 AM

Avolve Highlights from PWX 2025

The American Public Works Association (APWA)’s annual conference PWX 2025 conference brought together public works leaders and industry professionals...

Author: George Mastakas, CRO

Customersuccess user experience Avolvefamily digital government AI

Aug 28, 2025 11:24:14 AM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Innovating for Thriving Communities

When Ben Cook joined Avolve Software in January 2025 as VP of Engineering, it wasn’t just his technical expertise that made him a perfect fit. With...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

ePlan Customersuccess

Aug 21, 2025 11:52:48 AM

How Today’s ePlan Review Technology Transforms Fire Safety Plan Review

Fire departments have a unique position in the development review process. While building officials focus on structural integrity and planners...

Author: George Mastakas, CRO

ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience digital government AI

Aug 4, 2025 11:55:59 AM

How AI Plan Review Helps Local Government Do More with Less

Our customers and service delivery partners continually report the same imperative: do more with less. Government leaders and local authorities face...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

ePlan planreview user experience DigEplan Avolvefamily ProjectDox Partners

Jul 16, 2025 12:31:46 PM

Embedded Plan Review for Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise Permitting & Licensing

At Avolve, we continue to expand our strategic partnerships to better serve our clients and their communities. One of our newest collaborations is...

Author: George Mastakas, CRO

Avolve ePlan planreview user experience DigEplan ProjectDox Partners digital government

Jul 8, 2025 3:03:50 AM

Avolve Receives Prestigious Esri State and Local Government Specialty Designation

We’re thrilled to announce that Avolve has been selected for the prestigious Esri State and Local Government Specialty designation — a recognition...

Author: Lance Clark, CEO

user experience resilience digital government saas

Jul 3, 2025 12:13:37 PM

Five Ways to Protect Your Citizen Services

Local governments face increasing pressure to provide efficient online services while protecting sensitive citizen data and preventing system...

Author: Becky Tamashasky

Avolve ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience DigEplan ProjectDox digital government

Jun 26, 2025 10:57:50 AM

Avoid the Negative Media of Inefficient Permitting Processes

All too often we read news reports about frustrated applicants who have faced delays or experienced a bad service securing a permit for their...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

Avolve ePlan planreview DigEplan ProjectDox digital government

Jun 19, 2025 9:53:19 AM

Four New Ways Next-Gen Plan Review Accelerates Community Development

Across the globe, public agencies are feeling the pressure: Citizens want answers faster. Developers expect clarity and predictability. Communities...

Author: Becky Tamashasky

ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience digital government

Jun 10, 2025 12:51:28 PM

How to Utilize Government Services that Impact How Citizens View You

In today’s connected world, citizens are increasingly looking to their local government to provide seamless, digital services that match their...

Author: Jeremy Raulinaitis, CCO

Customersuccess planreview user experience digital government

Jun 4, 2025 10:45:00 AM

Why Interoperability is Essential for Data-Driven Development Decisions

Creating seamless connectivity across their technology stack should be a top priority for local governments, if it’s not already. While best-in-class...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience digital government

May 29, 2025 10:06:48 AM

Building Future-Proof, Seamless Permitting Integration

Imagine a local government where plan review flows seamlessly with your permitting system, staff members have complete visibility across departments,...

Author: George Mastakas, CRO

Avolve ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience DigEplan Avolvefamily ProjectDox Partners

May 20, 2025 11:25:27 AM

GIS, AI and New Tech at the Government’s Leading Plan Review Conference

The industry-leading event for plan review professionals, Inspire 2025, brought together community development and asset management professionals to...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

Customersuccess planreview Avolvefamily

May 16, 2025 10:51:30 AM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Ensuring Community-Centric Customer Success

When McCoy Smith joined Avolve as Director of Customer Success in February 2024, it wasn't just a new job opportunity — it was a reunion with trusted...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

planreview user experience digital government

Apr 11, 2025 10:59:43 AM

Why the Applicant Experience Should Be Your Top Priority

There’s one consideration that our customers consistently rank high when it comes to evaluating an electronic plan review (ePlan review) solution —...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

Customersuccess planreview Avolvefamily

Apr 3, 2025 10:10:23 AM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Serving the Community Through Sales

When McKay Johnson came to Avolve Software in early 2024 as a Director of Sales, he brought with him a wealth of experience in software sales....

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

Avolve planreview saas

Mar 25, 2025 2:16:08 PM

The Benefits of Cloud-Based Solutions for Government Organizations

As more agencies embrace digital transformation, cloud-based platforms, or SaaS solutions for electronic plan review are emerging as a critical point...

Author: George Mastakas, CRO

ePlan Customersuccess planreview

Mar 20, 2025 11:04:46 AM

Three Tips for Plan Review in 2025

Forward-facing community development departments across the country are transforming how they handle construction applications. From multi-use high...

Author: Jeremy Raulinaitis, CCO

Avolve planreview Avolvefamily

Mar 11, 2025 11:00:00 AM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Corporate Consulting to a 15-year Journey with Gov Tech

When Tyson joined Avolve Software nearly 15 years ago, he couldn't have predicted the impact that decision would have on his career, or indeed his...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

Avolve planreview digital government

Feb 28, 2025 10:22:12 AM

GovTech Top 100 Recognizes the Support for Communities

There are many metaphors that spring to mind when you think about recognition, acknowledgement, or success in your chosen field. Yet I question if...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

ePlan planreview digital government

Feb 20, 2025 12:53:07 PM

Modernizing Government Development Plan Reviews

How Digital Tools Transform Project Management

Author: George Mastakas, CRO

Avolve Avolvefamily Partners

Feb 6, 2025 11:33:52 AM

[s]Cube Brings an Innovative Touch to Technology Solutions

We couldn’t do our best work here at Avolve without a network of invaluable strategic partners. In collaborating with innovative software and service...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan elearning planreview

Jan 29, 2025 2:04:31 PM

Building Resilience for Uncertain Times with ePlan Review

As anyone who works in public service knows, today's local agencies are regularly forced to do more with less. Staff shortages, inefficient...

Author: Christine Brakefield, CBO

Avolve Avolvefamily

Jan 24, 2025 10:29:53 AM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Gregory Linkous

When Gregory Linkous joined Avolve as a systems engineer nearly two decades ago, he couldn't have anticipated the journey ahead. As one of the...

Author: Natasha Geldard, CMO

Avolve Avolvefamily

Dec 17, 2024 10:45:00 AM

An Inspiring 2024

At this time of year, we think about family – and as I look back at 2024, a highlight for me was in April in sunny Fort Lauderdale, when our work...

Author: Lance Clark, CEO

ePlan planreview

Nov 19, 2024 1:29:48 PM

Eliminating Silos with Electronic Plan Review Software

In local government agencies, siloed information and disconnected departments create significant bottlenecks in the plan review process. When...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve planreview Partners

Oct 22, 2024 9:07:00 AM

Avolve and True North Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Electronic Plan Review

From partnering with local agencies to make development services more efficient, to the strategic business relationships that we foster to serve...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan planreview DigEplan Pro

Oct 11, 2024 8:15:00 AM

Reach for New Heights with DigEplan Pro - A Professional Plan Review Tool

How can you motivate staff and satisfy applicants while simultaneously decreasing time-to-permit by 50%? DigEplan Pro is an electronic plan review...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience resilience DigEplan ProjectDox

Oct 2, 2024 1:03:35 PM

The Impact of Electronic Plan Review on Modern Urban Planning

Urban planning shapes our cities, influencing everything from housing and businesses to the aesthetics of our communities. As cities evolve, planning...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan user experience

Sep 24, 2024 11:27:43 AM

How the Construction Sector and Governments Are Embracing Sustainability

In recent years, environmental awareness — no longer just a ‘nice to have’ — has become a cornerstone of community development goals. Local...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience DigEplan ProjectDox

Sep 5, 2024 12:41:15 PM

Electronic Plan Review Eliminates Errors and Streamlines Submissions

When it comes to community development services, the plan review process is a crucial step that often becomes a bottleneck. Traditional methods of...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience DigEplan ProjectDox

Aug 29, 2024 11:19:34 AM

Top Tech Trends Reshaping Local Government in 2024 and Beyond

While local governments haven’t always been at the forefront of technological adoption, that’s changing. In 2024 and beyond, local agencies have the...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan planreview DigEplan ProjectDox

Aug 14, 2024 12:09:34 PM

Exploring Modern Technology Adoption in Government

Government agencies have long grappled with the challenges of integrating modern technology into their legacy operations. Despite the crucial role...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience DigEplan ProjectDox

Aug 7, 2024 9:44:15 AM

Tech Trends the Most Innovative Cities in America Are Embracing

Local jurisdictions across the country are leveraging technology to bring operations into the digital age, all the while improving the citizen...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve Avolvefamily

Jul 24, 2024 10:35:25 AM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: People-Centric Inside and Out

When Glenda Swindler joined Avolve Software six years ago as a Senior Project Manager, it wasn’t her first time working alongside the company. Prior...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience DigEplan ProjectDox

Jul 10, 2024 9:30:00 AM

Uncomplicated Digital Solutions for Modern Community Development

Be it two-day shipping, ordering groceries online, or accessing medical records through an online portal, we’re accustomed to transparent,...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience Avolvefamily

Jul 2, 2024 10:00:00 AM

How Avolve and TruePoint Solutions Unite to Drive Customer Success

It’s in part thanks to our strategic partnerships that Avolve has achieved its role as leader in the electronic plan review software market. By...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan planreview user experience

Jun 27, 2024 1:59:41 PM

Navigate to Better Document Management in Accela

As a vibrant community jurisdiction, you manage a wide range of documents, from business licenses to building and planning permits. City and County...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience DigEplan ProjectDox

Jun 20, 2024 10:08:23 AM

Five Reasons Why Going Electronic Can Enhance Your Plan Review

Are you evaluating a digital plan review solution and questioning what the real benefits are? It may seem like a large investment and an even bigger...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve Avolvefamily

Jun 5, 2024 11:38:08 AM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Driving Career Growth and Development

When Victor Garcia joined Avolve Software seven years ago as an installation engineer contractor, he’d never worked in GovTech before. While his...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan Avolvefamily

May 30, 2024 7:40:12 AM

Avolve and Woolpert's Collaborative Success

At Avolve, we understand that we’re stronger together. We leverage the power of collaboration to bring more effective products and service delivery...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan Customersuccess user experience

May 20, 2024 10:52:16 AM

ePlan Empowers Remote Work and Transforms Government Efficiency

By digitizing and streamlining traditional paper-based permitting processes, electronic plan (ePlan) review not only enhances efficiency but also...

Author: Avolve Software

planreview user experience DigEplan

May 13, 2024 1:09:51 PM

DigEplan: Collaborative ePlan Review Tool to Enhance Permit Workflows

Expedite your plan review processes with DigEplan.

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan planreview user experience

May 2, 2024 10:14:04 AM

Leveraging Technology to Revolutionize Affordable Housing Solutions

Municipalities nationwide grapple with a web of complex challenges in addressing the demand for affordable housing—ranging from outdated zoning...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan Customersuccess planreview user experience

Apr 23, 2024 11:29:05 AM

Top Five Ways to Harness Technology-Focused Citizen Experience

How to utilize electronic plan review technology to create thriving communities built on citizen satisfaction

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan planreview

Mar 28, 2024 3:33:32 AM

What is ePlan Review Software?

There’s an easier way, and it’s made possible with electronic plan review software. Electronic plan (ePlan) review software enables you to digitally...

Author: Avolve Software

Customersuccess user experience

Mar 21, 2024 10:14:00 AM

Avolve Navigate: Supporting Transparent Documentation Management

Avolve Navigate for Accela streamlines document management processes for users in the Accela back-office environment. It enhances productivity by...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve Avolvefamily

Feb 13, 2024 3:58:27 PM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Inspiring Dedication and Determination

On the very front lines of supporting Avolve’s mission are a team of charismatic, knowledgeable, and tenacious Associate Account Executives. Always...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan planreview

Jan 31, 2024 10:42:59 AM

New Canadian Regulations Tee-Up Demand for Electronic Plan Review

The Canadian housing market is experiencing a surge in demand alongside a housing shortage that has created the need for innovative solutions.

Author: Avolve Software

planreview DigEplan Avolvefamily

Jan 24, 2024 8:17:24 AM

It’s Our People Who Make Us: A People-Centric Approach to Innovation

Behind GovTech’s boom over the last few years are the teams of developers building the products and solutions. When Stefan Bulzan, Head of...

Author: Avolve Software

Customersuccess planreview user experience Avolvefamily

Jan 2, 2024 10:02:40 AM

Partner-Centric Success: We Couldn’t Do It Without Our Partners

There has been a significant evolution in the way government agencies approach permitting and plan review processes over the past decade. Since these...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan planreview Avolvefamily

Dec 19, 2023 3:36:33 PM

Avolve in 2023 | Growth is not an Island

When you think of someone or a company being at the top, you often think of them being on the summit of a mountain, or the top of a podium above the...

Author: Lance Clark, CEO

ePlan planreview user experience

Dec 15, 2023 3:53:29 PM

Technology Aiding California Agencies Facing Increased Housing Legislation

2022 and 2023 have seen a variety of amendments to housing laws as additional legislative requirements have been placed on towns, cities, counties,...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolvefamily

Dec 7, 2023 3:16:15 PM

It's Our People Who Make Us with Regional Sales Director, Paul Gosselin

In the fast-growing landscape of government technology, where innovation meets bureaucracy, some individuals stand out as catalysts for change. When...

Author: Avolve Software

Customersuccess planreview user experience

Nov 16, 2023 10:56:50 AM

Bridging the Generational Divide in Citizen Experience

Time and time again we are told that the underlining reason for investing in ePlan software technology is improving the citizen experience. The...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan planreview user experience

Sep 12, 2023 3:31:50 PM

Ensuring ePlan Review Security: Compliance with SOC 2 and Beyond

When it comes to city and citizen data, there’s no overemphasizing the need for robust and evidentially secured solutions. Jurisdictions need no-fail...

Author: Avolve Software

ePlan planreview user experience

Aug 30, 2023 10:07:38 AM

The Risk of Relying on Paper Plan Review

As a jurisdiction that continues to rely on paper plan review, you run the risk of losing one of your most crucial assets: workers.

Author: Avolve Software

Customersuccess Avolvefamily

May 4, 2023 12:45:00 PM

Avolve Inspire 2023

We are excited to be hosting our Inspire user conference at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort this year! Our first conference since our merger, we are...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve planreview Avolvefamily

Feb 8, 2023 11:00:00 AM

Avolve in 2023 – Let’s Start As We Mean To Go On…

As we closed out 2022, I have been reflecting on the amazing journey that Avolve Software has been on this past year. We welcomed over 40 new...

Author: Avolve Software

planreview resilience

Feb 8, 2023 10:30:00 AM

Improving ePlan Efficiency to Manage Increasing Workloads

As local governments navigate the challenges of the current global climate, many are turning to innovative solutions to build resilience. Our...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve ePlan

Nov 17, 2022 9:45:00 AM

Secure Protection from Within Your SaaS ePlan

Would you ask your receptionist to close that critical contract? Or ask your marketing manager to run the technical support desk? While both may...

Author: Avolve Software

planreview DigEplan

Nov 17, 2022 9:15:00 AM

DigEplan V6 Is Here!

Being a customer-centric company, we wanted to develop a better user experience by finding new, easier ways to interact within DigEplan. At Avolve,...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve Customersuccess

Nov 16, 2022 10:30:00 AM

Q&A With Avolve's New Chief Experience Officer, Jeremy Raulinaitis

We are excited to welcome Jeremy Raulinaitis to the Avolve family as our new Chief Experience Officer. He has over 15 years of experience in the...

Author: Avolve Software

Customersuccess elearning

Nov 16, 2022 8:45:00 AM

Introducing: The Avolve Learning Center

To complement Avolve’s best-in-class in-person training offerings, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Avolve Learning Center! The Learning...

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve

Sep 29, 2022 12:30:00 PM

Build a Jet While Flying: How Governments Can Successfully Implement New Technology While Using Legacy Processes

Digital transformation is now an imperative for the public sector. Local government must do more with less, so becoming more innovative is essential...

Author: Avolve Software

planreview user experience

Aug 26, 2022 11:15:00 PM

Enhancing Employee Satisfaction With User-Focused Solutions

UI & UX central to Avolve Software’s development

Author: Avolve Software

Avolve Blog

Why GIS Integration is Fundamental to Modern Plan Review

Interested in creating efficiency for your plan review processes?

Avolve Highlights from PWX 2025

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Innovating for Thriving Communities

How Today’s ePlan Review Technology Transforms Fire Safety Plan Review

How AI Plan Review Helps Local Government Do More with Less

Embedded Plan Review for Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise Permitting & Licensing

Avolve Receives Prestigious Esri State and Local Government Specialty Designation

Five Ways to Protect Your Citizen Services

Avoid the Negative Media of Inefficient Permitting Processes

Four New Ways Next-Gen Plan Review Accelerates Community Development

How to Utilize Government Services that Impact How Citizens View You

Why Interoperability is Essential for Data-Driven Development Decisions

Building Future-Proof, Seamless Permitting Integration

GIS, AI and New Tech at the Government’s Leading Plan Review Conference

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Ensuring Community-Centric Customer Success

Why the Applicant Experience Should Be Your Top Priority

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Serving the Community Through Sales

The Benefits of Cloud-Based Solutions for Government Organizations

Three Tips for Plan Review in 2025

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Corporate Consulting to a 15-year Journey with Gov Tech

GovTech Top 100 Recognizes the Support for Communities

Modernizing Government Development Plan Reviews

[s]Cube Brings an Innovative Touch to Technology Solutions

Building Resilience for Uncertain Times with ePlan Review

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Gregory Linkous

An Inspiring 2024

Eliminating Silos with Electronic Plan Review Software

Avolve and True North Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Electronic Plan Review

Reach for New Heights with DigEplan Pro - A Professional Plan Review Tool

The Impact of Electronic Plan Review on Modern Urban Planning

How the Construction Sector and Governments Are Embracing Sustainability

Electronic Plan Review Eliminates Errors and Streamlines Submissions

Top Tech Trends Reshaping Local Government in 2024 and Beyond

Exploring Modern Technology Adoption in Government

Tech Trends the Most Innovative Cities in America Are Embracing

It’s Our People Who Make Us: People-Centric Inside and Out

Uncomplicated Digital Solutions for Modern Community Development

How Avolve and TruePoint Solutions Unite to Drive Customer Success

Navigate to Better Document Management in Accela

Five Reasons Why Going Electronic Can Enhance Your Plan Review

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Driving Career Growth and Development

Avolve and Woolpert's Collaborative Success

ePlan Empowers Remote Work and Transforms Government Efficiency

DigEplan: Collaborative ePlan Review Tool to Enhance Permit Workflows

Leveraging Technology to Revolutionize Affordable Housing Solutions

Top Five Ways to Harness Technology-Focused Citizen Experience

What is ePlan Review Software?

Avolve Navigate: Supporting Transparent Documentation Management

It’s Our People Who Make Us: Inspiring Dedication and Determination

New Canadian Regulations Tee-Up Demand for Electronic Plan Review

It’s Our People Who Make Us: A People-Centric Approach to Innovation

Partner-Centric Success: We Couldn’t Do It Without Our Partners

Avolve in 2023 | Growth is not an Island

Technology Aiding California Agencies Facing Increased Housing Legislation

It's Our People Who Make Us with Regional Sales Director, Paul Gosselin

Bridging the Generational Divide in Citizen Experience

Ensuring ePlan Review Security: Compliance with SOC 2 and Beyond

The Risk of Relying on Paper Plan Review

Avolve Inspire 2023

Avolve in 2023 – Let’s Start As We Mean To Go On…

Improving ePlan Efficiency to Manage Increasing Workloads

Secure Protection from Within Your SaaS ePlan

DigEplan V6 Is Here!

Q&A With Avolve's New Chief Experience Officer, Jeremy Raulinaitis

Introducing: The Avolve Learning Center

Build a Jet While Flying: How Governments Can Successfully Implement New Technology While Using Legacy Processes

Enhancing Employee Satisfaction With User-Focused Solutions

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