Government agencies are under pressure to deliver services faster, more transparently, and with fewer resources. That’s why we’re excited to announce…

Is your team working with outdated software or processes? Are they searching for a solution that can help them keep up with citizens’ expectations and…

The city hopes to speed up its permitting process with a system that gives residents instant access to its building and planning services.   Accela’s Senior…

Starting Jan. 1 cities and counties will be extending the time developers have to comply with building permit regulations and Accela is ready to assist governments that may need help adjusting services. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed California Assembly Bill 2913 (AB 2913) on Sept. 21, easing some of the tight building permit compliance deadlines placed on developers. Prior to the law, developers who received a building permit for construction were expected to comply with all building codes currently in force, no matter when those codes were added. This meant builders that received a permit were still required to comply with a code even if it had been added or updated after construction plans were approved or construction was underway.

The National Association of Counties has recognized San Bernardino with its Achievement Award after the launch of its high-speed digital permitting system  California’s San Bernardino County’s new permitting system has received top honors from the National Association of Counties…

This month, we celebrate Community Development agencies, who oversee the building and permitting codes that save lives and businesses. Accela software helps them do…

Take our 2-minute poll and get instant access to the findings from a recent study With new technologies, changing business markets and emerging industries,…

Late in 2014, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the launch of Boston 2030, a 15-year strategy to create 53,000 units of housing across demographics…