Cities across the nation continue the rapid incline of switching from paper processes to online permitting systems. Two weeks ago we blogged about Vancouver, WA switching over – and it’s easy to see why cities across the U.S. are ditching out-of-date paper processes for software like CityForce. In May, Westerly, Connecticut went digital for reasons we’re familiar with. The ease …
Every city is different. Running Miami, Ohio and Miami, Florida are two divergent processes. Just like the citizens of your city, we’re understanding of the fact that 1 software system doesn’t fit all. We work with you to build the best version of CityForce to give you the best version of your city. After discussing your wish list with our team, …
Vancouver, Washington adopted an electronic permitting system as many other cities do. But this time, instead of waiting for businesses to jump onboard the digital system, Vancouver decided to force the issue. Vancouver Business Journal reported that the new system was optional for businesses to use for the last year and a half, but after the adoption rate wasn’t satisfactory, …
WalletHub has released the 2017 list of Best & Worst Run Cities in America As city managers, our readers know that managing a city is no small task. Along with ensuring a safe, healthy city, city management is faced with balancing what the locals need with a limited budget. See the top 10 best run cities below: See the complete list …
“Hardworking and super helpful.” Those are two traits that many bosses seek out when hiring building inspectors. That’s what a supervisor of Salem, Massachusetts said in regards to their inspector, Mike Lutrzykowski. The problem is – “hardworking” and “super helpful” don’t mean anything if the building inspector isn’t even certified. Lutrzykowski hasn’t been certified since 2013, but he has been working for …
As you’re sitting here, reading this post on the benefits of collecting fees online through CONNECT, you could easily be multitasking; maybe tweeting about how awesome #CityForceApp is or opening a new tab and paying your car payment or phone bill – all while working and reading about the best city management software! That right there is an example of …
Don’t get left behind! Cities and municipalities across the world are updating to electronic permitting systems – why? Simply because they work. They’re more efficient, less time consuming, more hands on and easier to manage. Just like building departments, electronic permitting systems come in all sorts of sizes. Here at CityForce, we want to help your city, whether you have …
CityForce offers a variety of products with different features, but if you’re a permit technician looking for an easier way to manage and track permits, IMPACT is the perfect system for you. CityForce IMPACT is our database application & information manager for parcels, contractors and transactions With our Building Permit Inspection and Tracking software you can: Reduce time spent in …
The problem with most software suites and applications? The limitations regarding customization. When you seek out a new software system for your city, you want an all-in-one platform to do the things that YOU do on a daily basis! The least enjoyable part of implementing new management systems is trying to wrap your head around all the new tools and processes. …
You play a major role in how efficiently your city runs. With your tools and expertise, the citizens of your community feel safe, healthy and secure. Your city is devoted to protecting neighborhoods, ensuring safety and guaranteeing integrity of the buildings put up around town. We know you have a LOT of daily responsibilities, like registering building contractors issuing permits, …