ProjectDox Additional Options
Avolve’s Online Applicant Services (OAS) is a self-service solution that enables applicants to submit permit and ePlan review applications.
- Seamless integration with your jurisdiction’s website
- Automates the end-to-end process for simple permit transactions
- Integrates to ProjectDox
- Inspection scheduling via Selectron and other scheduling platforms available
Self-service permit application from your website
OAS is a self-service experience for applicants to apply for simple building maintenance permits, pay fees, receive permits, and schedule inspections. With a highly configurable user experience, OAS improves efficiency and allows reviewers to focus on larger, more complex applications.
“OAS will provide a better overall user experience for our applicants.” – ProjectDox and OAS customer
Why OAS?
Comprehensive self-service solution
OAS makes it simple for applicants to manage their applications, so that jurisdictions can have a clear communication channel with applicants that enhances the citizen experience.
OAS enables applicants to:
- fill out and submit forms
- attach documents
- auto-validating addresses
- looks up contractor registrations and licenses prior submissions
- facilitates the payment of application fees
- schedules inspections
- access approved permits
Improve applicant and departmental efficiency
OAS expands the capacity of your building department by bringing online and automating the permit application process. Applicants are no longer required to submit applications in-person and can self-serve each step of the process.
Integrations support seamless end-to-end applicant experience
Integrated with ProjectDox, OAS helps to create a seamless applicant experience, from initial application to plan approval.
Configurable to meet unique jurisdictional and applicant needs
Configure available services and applicant options to speed up processing and ensure that applicants and reviewers understand required actions, application status, and next steps.
PlansAnywhere enables inspectors to be more informed and successful. A mobile application, PlansAnywhere provides field access to approved plans and documents, so inspectors can keep track of the completed actions. It can be used in tandem with inspection software, ensuring that inspectors never have to hassle with paper or insufficient file access again.
- Extends the value and utility of OAS and ProjectDox to inspectors and other field workers who require quick and unfettered access to approved plans
- Online and offline access to approved plan sets, site images and videos
- Integrates with building inspection systems
Field access to critical, up-to-date plans and documents
PlansAnywhere makes it easy for field workers to access up-to-date, approved plans and documents required for inspections and related construction tasks.
“ProjectDOX and PlansAnywhere are used by our entire department on a daily basis. We run 100% of our plan review process through these programs.” – ProjectDox and PlansAnywhere customer
Why PlansAnywhere?
Access to comprehensive information
PlansAnywhere makes it easy and efficient to access information from any location. Inspectors onsite, can view key site information, drawings, documents, and genealogy related to a building, asset, or site by geo-location.
Built for field use
Inspectors can capture photos using a tablet for site review and code enforcement, as well as find and add site information, which are customized for their work process in real-time, versus having to transfer files and photos separately.
Multiple options for data integration
PlansAnywhere integrates with ProjectDox, OAS, and inspection systems, as well as multiple data systems. These include GIS, construction management, security, data sensor, permitting, inspection, and first-response data systems, enabling inspectors access to the most current and accurate information in real-time.
Offline usability
Access PlansAnywhere with an internet connection, however offline access is inbuilt. Users can select multiple files which can be downloaded for offline access and PlansAnywhere will sync updates when the connection is restored.
