How e-PlanSoft™'s Electronic Plan Review Saves Time & Money

As a building developer, planner, or city building official, you understand the importance of efficiency in the building plan review process. Traditional paper-based methods can be time-consuming, costly, and prone to errors. Fortunately, electronic plan review solutions like e-PlanSoft™ are revolutionizing the industry by streamlining the process and offering significant benefits.

The Challenges of Traditional Plan Review

The traditional building plan review process involves submitting multiple sets of paper plans, which can be cumbersome and expensive. Various departments must manually review these plans, leading to potential delays and inconsistencies. Some of the challenges associated with paper-based plan review include:

• Time-consuming process: Reviewing paper plans can take weeks or months, leading to project delays and increased costs.

• Inefficient collaboration: Sharing and collaborating on paper plans can be difficult, especially when multiple departments are involved.

• Limited accessibility: Paper plans can only be accessed by one person at a time, making it challenging to work remotely or share information with stakeholders.

• Increased risk of errors: Manual reviews can be prone to human error, leading to missed details or inconsistencies.

The Benefits of Electronic Plan Review

Electronic plan review solutions like e-PlanSoft™ address these challenges by digitizing the process and providing a centralized platform for collaboration. Some of the key benefits of electronic plan review include:

• Time savings: Electronic plan review can reduce the review process from weeks to days, allowing projects to move forward more quickly.
• Cost savings: Electronic plan review can significantly reduce costs by eliminating the need for paper plans, reducing the time spent on reviews, and reducing costly storage space.
• Improved collaboration: Electronic plan review platforms allow multiple departments to review and comment on plans simultaneously, enhancing collaboration and reducing the risk of errors.
• Enhanced accessibility: Plans can be accessed from anywhere, at any time, making it easier for stakeholders to stay informed and involved.
• Increased accuracy: Electronic plan review tools often include automated checks and validations, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring consistency.

Read our Practical Guide on Electronic Plan Review for Government here for more information! 

How e-PlanSoft Can Help

e-PlanSoft is a leading electronic plan review solution that offers a user-friendly, cloud-based platform for streamlining the building plan review process. Some of the significant features of e-PlanSoft™ include:

• A secure, cloud-based platform: e-PlanSoft™'s secure platform ensures that plans are always accessible and protected.

• Collaborative tools: e-PlanSoft™ offers a range of collaborative tools, including markups, comments, and version control, making it easy for teams to work together.

• Automated workflows: e-PlanSoft™'s automated workflows ensure that plans move smoothly through the review process, reducing the risk of delays and errors.

• Customizable templates: e-PlanSoft™ offers templates and checklists, ensuring consistency and compliance with local regulations efficiently.

• Comprehensive reporting: e-PlanSoft™ provides extensive reporting and analytics, allowing you to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven decisions.

The City of San Diego is an example of a municipality using Electronic Plan Review. Their process is described here. 

The building plan review process is critical to any project, and traditional paper-based methods can be time-consuming, costly, and prone to errors. Adopting electronic plan review solutions like e-PlanSoft™, Governments, Planners, and City Building officials can streamline the process, reduce costs, and improve collaboration. With its user-friendly interface, automated workflows, and comprehensive reporting, e-PlanSoft™ is a powerful tool for optimizing its building plan review process.

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