Code Council to Offer Cloud-Based Electronic Plan Submittal Technology to Enhance Service

The International Code Council (ICC) and Avolve Software Corporation have entered into an agreement that gives the ICC a “Powered by Avolve” cloud-based technology platform for its digital plan review services. The agreement marks a major step in the Code Council’s efforts to leverage technology for greater efficiency and improved services for its Members and customers. The ICC’s online electronic plan review service (ePlan) is scheduled to begin in early 2014.

“Online plan submission and review is quickly becoming the norm in the building safety industry because of the cost efficiency, speed, accuracy and convenience it provides,” said ICC CEO Dominic Sims. “Our association is pursuing digital business transformation aggressively, and the power of ePlan technology can be applied to a number of current and future ICC services. Partnering with Avolve gives us the platform and expertise to integrate ePlan review into our business operations.”

Avolve Software Corporation, itself an ICC Corporate Member since 2008, pioneered the ProjectDox® ePlan software that is currently used by many ICC Member jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. The Cloud-based operations will allow the Code Council to receive plan review projects online 24/7, and collaborate with architects, contractors and code officials with plans and documents in real-time. Avolve will manage the technology infrastructure and work with the ICC on joint go-to-market sales and service development strategies.

“This innovative technology streamlines the Code Council’s ability to provide comprehensive and consistent plan review services to our Members,” said ICC Board of Directors President Ronald Piester, AIA. “Jurisdictions under stress due to disaster recovery and insufficient staffing can leverage this new technology so Code Officials can dedicate more time to safety issues, inspections and other important duties.”

“The Code Council has a tremendous opportunity to leverage its considerable industry expertise through a digital business channel, and with ‘Powered by Avolve’ they have an open door to pursue new, unique services and delivery,” added Ron Loback, Avolve CEO and President. “This partnership will demonstrate and deliver the advantages that our current customers enjoy to a wider and more diverse audience, both commercial and regulatory.”

Attendees at the Code Council’s 2013 Annual Conference Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in Atlantic City, N.J., can learn more about Avolve’s cloud-based technology platform for digital plan review services by visiting booth 611 during the ICC Expo. For more information on ICC’s Plan Review Services, click here.

The International Code Council is a member-focused association. It is dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. Most U.S. communities and many global markets choose the International Codes.

Avolve Software Corporation is the maker of ProjectDox® ePlan and project information management software solutions. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., the company is the leading provider of integrated ePlan Submission, Review and Tracking software solutions for cities, counties and states nationwide. The company maintains vital sales and technology partnerships with major government software vendors. For more information, visit www.avolvesoftware.com, or follow Avolve on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/avolvesoftware.