What Is GIS-Based Plan Review? A Guide for Local Governments
For local governments, every development project begins as a plan. But the real challenge isn’t...
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For local governments, every development project begins as a plan. But the real challenge isn’t...
Every community is shaped by plans.
Public agencies are being asked to deliver more than ever—more housing, more infrastructure, faster...
Josh Csapo, GIS Sales Engineer at Avolve, didn't set out to build a career in GIS. Like a lot of...
Every technology vendor has an AI pitch right now, and local government buyers have learned to be...
When Andrea Berg joined Avolve, it wasn’t her first foray into partnering with local agencies. For...
Jurisdictions are under increasing pressure to deliver faster, more transparent, and more connected...
For applicants, permitting often feels like a black box. They are often burdened with guessing...
If the 2010s were the era of “there’s an app for that,” today it’s “there’s an AI for that.” In...
For most community development agencies, plan review is the foundation of growth, and the...
Since generative AI became available for widespread public use just a few short years ago, it seems...
In 2025, we have seen fundamental shifts in how local governments approach technology and...
On a recent episode of Beyond Data Management, Christine Brakefield, Avolve’s Director of Partner...
Across every level of government, agencies are accelerating their investment in technology,...
The growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in solutions promises many advances for the...
Our strategic partnerships have played an essential role in establishing Avolve as the global...
When it comes to managing community development projects, many government organizations start by...
Permitting isn’t just about regulatory compliance — it’s about financial sustainability. Permitting...
Community development has always been fundamentally geographic—every development happens somewhere...
The American Public Works Association (APWA)’s annual conference PWX 2025 conference brought...
When Ben Cook joined Avolve Software in January 2025 as VP of Engineering, it wasn’t just his...
Fire departments have a unique position in the development review process. While building officials...
Our customers and service delivery partners continually report the same imperative: do more with...
At Avolve, we continue to expand our strategic partnerships to better serve our clients and their...
We’re thrilled to announce that Avolve has been selected for the prestigious Esri State and Local...
Local governments face increasing pressure to provide efficient online services while protecting...
All too often we read news reports about frustrated applicants who have faced delays or experienced...
Across the globe, public agencies are feeling the pressure: Citizens want answers faster....
In today’s connected world, citizens are increasingly looking to their local government to provide...
Creating seamless connectivity across their technology stack should be a top priority for local...
Imagine a local government where plan review flows seamlessly with your permitting system, staff...
The industry-leading event for plan review professionals, Inspire 2025, brought together community...
When McCoy Smith joined Avolve as Director of Customer Success in February 2024, it wasn't just a...
There’s one consideration that our customers consistently rank high when it comes to evaluating an...
When McKay Johnson came to Avolve Software in early 2024 as a Director of Sales, he brought with...
As more agencies embrace digital transformation, cloud-based platforms, or SaaS solutions for...
Forward-facing community development departments across the country are transforming how they...
When Tyson joined Avolve Software nearly 15 years ago, he couldn't have predicted the impact that...
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How Digital Tools Transform Project Management
We couldn’t do our best work here at Avolve without a network of invaluable strategic partners. In...
As anyone who works in public service knows, today's local agencies are regularly forced to do more...
When Gregory Linkous joined Avolve as a systems engineer nearly two decades ago, he couldn't have...
At this time of year, we think about family – and as I look back at 2024, a highlight for me was in...
In local government agencies, siloed information and disconnected departments create significant...
From partnering with local agencies to make development services more efficient, to the strategic...
How can you motivate staff and satisfy applicants while simultaneously decreasing time-to-permit by...
Urban planning shapes our cities, influencing everything from housing and businesses to the...
In recent years, environmental awareness — no longer just a ‘nice to have’ — has become a...
When it comes to community development services, the plan review process is a crucial step that...
While local governments haven’t always been at the forefront of technological adoption, that’s...
Government agencies have long grappled with the challenges of integrating modern technology into...
Local jurisdictions across the country are leveraging technology to bring operations into the...
When Glenda Swindler joined Avolve Software six years ago as a Senior Project Manager, it wasn’t...
Be it two-day shipping, ordering groceries online, or accessing medical records through an online...
It’s in part thanks to our strategic partnerships that Avolve has achieved its role as leader in...
As a vibrant community jurisdiction, you manage a wide range of documents, from business licenses...
Are you evaluating a digital plan review solution and questioning what the real benefits are? It...
When Victor Garcia joined Avolve Software seven years ago as an installation engineer contractor,...
At Avolve, we understand that we’re stronger together. We leverage the power of collaboration to...
By digitizing and streamlining traditional paper-based permitting processes, electronic plan...
Expedite your plan review processes with DigEplan.
Municipalities nationwide grapple with a web of complex challenges in addressing the demand for...
How to utilize electronic plan review technology to create thriving communities built on citizen...
There’s an easier way, and it’s made possible with electronic plan review software. Electronic plan...
Avolve Navigate for Accela streamlines document management processes for users in the Accela...
On the very front lines of supporting Avolve’s mission are a team of charismatic, knowledgeable,...
The Canadian housing market is experiencing a surge in demand alongside a housing shortage that has...
Behind GovTech’s boom over the last few years are the teams of developers building the products and...
There has been a significant evolution in the way government agencies approach permitting and plan...
When you think of someone or a company being at the top, you often think of them being on the...
2022 and 2023 have seen a variety of amendments to housing laws as additional legislative...
In the fast-growing landscape of government technology, where innovation meets bureaucracy, some...
Time and time again we are told that the underlining reason for investing in ePlan software...
When it comes to city and citizen data, there’s no overemphasizing the need for robust and...
As a jurisdiction that continues to rely on paper plan review, you run the risk of losing one of...
We are excited to be hosting our Inspire user conference at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort this...
As we closed out 2022, I have been reflecting on the amazing journey that Avolve Software has been...
As local governments navigate the challenges of the current global climate, many are turning to...
Would you ask your receptionist to close that critical contract? Or ask your marketing manager to...
Being a customer-centric company, we wanted to develop a better user experience by finding new,...
We are excited to welcome Jeremy Raulinaitis to the Avolve family as our new Chief Experience...
To complement Avolve’s best-in-class in-person training offerings, we are thrilled to announce the...
Digital transformation is now an imperative for the public sector. Local government must do more...
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