Government Workflows

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  GIS MapDigital Transformation

  Your GIS Data Is Only as Useful as the People Who Can Reach It

  Most towns keep their best asset data where only one or two people can use it. Here is what changes when the whole public works team can.

  Jennifer GerriettsNov 5, 20262 min read

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  Permitting SoftwarePermitting System Evaluation

  Pennsylvania Put $1 Billion on the Table. Most Boroughs Can Not Claim It.

  Governor Shapiro's Housing Action Plan ties $1 billion in state funding to modern permitting. Most Pennsylvania boroughs don't have the systems to qualify. Here's what that means.

  Ryan JamesJun 18, 20263 min read

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  Permitting SoftwarePermitting System Evaluation

  Texas Just Made Slow Permitting a Legal Risk. The Rest of the Country Is Next.

  Texas HB 14 lets applicants bypass building departments that miss permit deadlines. Learn how officials can stay ahead and keep control of the process.

  Ryan JamesJun 10, 20263 min read

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  Permitting SoftwarePermitting System Evaluation

  Miss a Permit Deadline. Lose the Fee.

  Florida's HB 267 and SB 180 set hard permit deadlines with real financial penalties. Is your department ready? See what's at stake.

  Ryan JamesJun 5, 20263 min read

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  Permitting SoftwarePermitting System Evaluation

  The Hidden Costs of "Good Enough" Permitting Software

  “Good enough” permitting software often creates hidden costs after go-live. Learn how workarounds, lost time, and procurement decisions impact long-term performance.

  Dani EsterlineMay 11, 20263 min read

Recent posts cover state and federal rules that set deadlines for local governments. Read each rule at its source.

Florida HB 267 and SB 180

Hard permit deadlines with real financial penalties. Read House Bill 267 on the Florida Senate site

Federal web accessibility rule

Web and app accessibility for state and local governments. The deadline moved, but the requirement has not changed. Read the ADA.gov fact sheet on the web rule