Accela Acquires ePermitHub
APRIL 24, 2025
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“We are thrilled to welcome ePermitHub into the Accela family. This pivotal step forward enhances our ability to serve our communities more effectively, integrating cutting-edge technology that empowers governments to meet the evolving needs Click on the link below tolearn about what this means for your agency and what’s coming next: |
CALBO & 63rd Annual Business Meeting
Goes hollywood
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
| Another great Accela SoCal User Group gathering! It was a very engaging event, a fantastic gathering with familiar faces from the SoCal Accela family. A round of applause and heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Accela team for making it all possible. Let’s keep the momentum going! |
Click on the link below to learn more about CALBO programs and upcoming events.
national planning conference 2025
MARCH 28, 2025
What a huge attendance by the “Planning”
Community. The Denver Convention Center was a great facility to host the over four thousand attendees. Accela’s booth and customers presence can’t be missed.
Click on the link below to find out more about this year’s Conference:
27th Annual CalCUPA Unified Program Conf. a HUGE SUCCESS!!!
MARCH 24, 2025
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Going strong at CUPA! Amazing representation by regulators in California. Happy to say a good number are members of the Accela and Byrne Community! To learn more about the Cal CUPA Annual Training Conference, click on the link below. |
Accela User Group | Southern California Regional Gathering
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
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Another great Accela SoCal User Group gathering! It was a very engaging event, a fantastic gathering with familiar faces from the SoCal Accela family. A round of applause and heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Accela team for making it all possible. Let’s keep the momentum going! To learn more about upcoming Accela Regional User Group events, click on the link below. |
ImprovE Citizen Trust and Engagement in Government Agencies
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Building citizen engagement and trust in government agencies starts with embracing digital transformation. Modern, cloud-based plan review and permitting software can help streamline the citizen experience and strengthen confidence.
Discover a few ways agencies can enhance public trust with citizens clicking the link below:
2025 Accela PNW user group event in portland
JANUARY 17, 2025
Excited to announce that Byrne will be a contributing sponsor at the Pacific Northwest Accela User Group Meeting in Portland February 4th.
The Event includes a presentation by two Microsoft Data, Ai and App Innovation Director who will be speaking on Government Trends in the Era of AI – Jessica Fulton and Brant Jones.
Looking forward to connecting with the Accela Community. hashtag#Accela hashtag#UserGroupMeeting hashtag#CommunityNetworking
To learn more about upcoming Accela Regional User Group events, click on the link below.
how to study for icc exams coming at code comply summit in july
JANUARY 17, 2025
Preparing for exams to help you on your journey to your future promotions can be scary. Join our friend and supporter Lorena Soules, CBO, CASp, for her essential course on preparing for ICC, CASp, and other challenging certification exams.
As a leader in the industry and educator for the Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI), Lorena shares proven strategies to simplify studying, boost confidence, and achieve success.
Hosted by WICED of California, this course empowers all professionals to grow, develop critical skills, and advance their careers with certifications that open doors to new opportunities.
To learn more about this course please click on the link below.
byrne software technoloGies Unveils new branding look
JANUARY 13, 2025
It’s official! Byrne recently unveiled their new look as an employee-owned company!
This rebrand is more than just a fresh design—it’s a reflection of the passion, collaboration, and commitment that each of us contributes every day.
Byrne Software Technologies, Inc., (Byrne) one of the nation’s leading IT Consulting Firms, announced its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) last year, providing its employees the benefit of ownership for the firm’s continued investment, growth and long-term sustainability.
Click on the link below to read the announcement about the Employee Stock Ownership plan.
6 common complaints about city gov & how to fix them
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Cities grapple with the pace of change and resident demands. Municipalities have long received criticisms for being inefficient or ineffectual in what it is they’re trying to accomplish. Those criticisms aren’t always fair, but they linger.
However, technology is starting to bridge the gap between the complaints and the reality. For governments that are plugged into emerging trends, the future (and present) are increasingly the norm.
Click on the link to read an online article from e-PlanSoft that addresses the 6 most common complaints.
The Practical Solution to Improve Efficiency and Compliance
JANUARY 18, 2024
e-PlanREVIEW® is a web-based electronic plan review solution that allows for a well-coordinated, collaborative review process where multiple reviewers can mark up plans simultaneously, making the review process faster and more accurate.
Click on the learn to request a demo.
Innovation on Display: Byrne Software Showcases at Accela SoCal User Group Event
APRIL 18, 2024
We were thrilled to participate in the Accela Southern California User Group event held at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, California. The gathering was both engaging and informative, providing valuable insights into the latest in government technology. The museum’s impressive collection of over 100 vehicles, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and American muscle cars, added a unique backdrop to the event .
Assembly Bill 838
code enforcement mandates review
JANUARY 12, 2024
Pete Roque will break down Assembly Bill 838 in the simplest terms during a presentation hosted by the Ventura Region Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC).
He will be discussing mandates for Code Enforcement officers to act as first responders to complaints regarding substandard housing and lead hazards. This bill highlights the increasing responsibility and vital role of code officials in ensuring safe and healthy living conditions.
Pete will be examining the challenges and strategies for effective enforcement, emphasizing the necessity for code officials to be well-informed and proactive in addressing these critical housing issues. Join Pete on Wednesday January 17th for a quick overview of this law.
E-PLANSOFT™ provides A GOVERNMENTS GUIDE TO ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW: THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW.
JANUARY 12, 2024
Here is an informative and helpful article that explores the benefits of electronic plan review and how e-PlanSoft™ is revolutionizing the way governments can streamline their processes.
The article explains what is involved in an electronic review, the benefits of digital reviews, how to conduct a review and what should be considered before adopting plan review software. Ultimately assisting in making plan reviews easier, faster and more intuitive.
DEMYSTIFYING THE FUTURE OF AI IN THE WORLD OF PLAN REVIEW
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, “AI” is becoming as plentiful as the air we breathe. But while many praise its potential, not all understand its workings, especially when applied to specialized fields like planning.
This is an article , e-PlanSoft™ decodes AI and its application in the plan review process. It helps to clarify the AI conversation by bridging the AI expection gap in the plan review process. We encourage you to give it a read.