Organizations across every industry embrace technology as a strategic advantage to streamline operations, automate workflows, and foster collaboration. However, even the most advanced systems can
Technology is reshaping the way health departments serve their communities. From improving inspection efficiency to modernizing citizen engagement, digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Introduction to The Accela Civic Platform Municipalities across the United States rely on numerous business applications to manage operations. However, as cities expand, the complexity
Introduction: A Smarter Approach to Local Government Technology Local governments face pressure to modernize services, improve efficiency, and enhance citizen engagement while managing tight budgets.
Growing municipalities face increasing challenges in service management, compliance, and meeting resident and business needs. Outdated systems hinder development, increase costs, and impede economic growth.
State and local governments must offer the same seamless, secure payment options that consumers expect in the private sector. Whether it’s paying for permits, licenses, or inspections, the process needs to be fast, flexible, and reliable. To meet these expectations, Accela has partnered with PayPal to deliver a powerful, integrated payment solution designed specifically for government agencies.
Local and state government agencies must embrace digital transformation to stay efficient and responsive. The Accela Civic Platform offers robust business licensing solutions that streamline operations and reduce administrative burdens. The platform provides an integrated, user-friendly interface that simplifies the entire licensing process from application to renewal. Agencies that utilize the Accela platform can ensure compliance, improve transparency, and enhance service delivery to businesses and citizens.
Unexpected disasters can have lasting impacts on a community’s economic resiliency. Preparedness can be the difference between manageable property damage and large-scale devastation. Fire regulation and oversight are key with recurring fire inspections, permitting, and plan review serving as the first line of defense against irreparable damage or loss of life.
In many communities, the building industry is going gangbusters. City skylines are dotted with cranes, abandoned structures are finding new uses, and communities are thriving with new residents and amenities. Although such activity is good for those communities at large, the growth in building permit volume has exposed a two-pronged problem for building department directors and chief building officials: What is to be done about the looming retirements of inspectors, plans examiners, and code officials; and what is to be done about the lack of a pipeline to replace them?
Government organizations face increasing pressure to provide effective and efficient services to constituents and contractors. Access to building, inspections, and permitting software is necessary for all staff assigned to land development projects. How do staff access the necessary platforms if most of their work is completed outside the office? Accela Mobile offers access to office platforms, so field staff can be productive outside the confines of traditional workspaces.
