What DigEplan does

DigEplan is an electronic plan review software product developed by Avolve Software, a privately held U.S. corporation headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with UK operations in Bath. The company builds cloud-based plan review and permitting workflow software purpose-built for government agencies, used by 350+ jurisdictions and processing roughly 4 million permits annually across a population base of approximately 160 million. Its technology stack combines electronic plan review, embedded GIS (delivered through an Esri partnership), AI-assisted review capabilities co-marketed with Microsoft, and field mobility features that allow reviewers to work remotely or on-site.

The product portfolio centers on DigEplan and the related DigEplan Pro tier, alongside the flagship ProjectDox platform, Avolve Navigate (workflow navigation), and DATAbridge (system integration). The platform is designed to be permitting-agnostic and integrates with leading government technology stacks such as Accela, with 25+ GOVTECH partners in the broader ecosystem. Customers cited in case studies include Greenwood Village CO, Adams County CO, Walnut Creek CA, Chesterfield County VA, Chicago DOT, Detroit, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, and Gemeente Goes in the Netherlands.

Avolve generates revenue through subscription-based SaaS contracts sold to government agencies via direct enterprise field sales, demos, and a channel of solution providers and technology integrators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through government procurement processes. The company's strategic posture emphasizes AI-led product innovation, GIS-native differentia, and expansion into new verticals (higher education) and geographies (Europe) while leveraging its Inc. 5000 recognition and Esri partner status as credibility signals in the government technology market.

Name

DigEplan

Legal name

Avolve Software

Website

https://digeplan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DigEplan is Avolve Software's cloud-based electronic plan review platform for government agencies, combining embedded GIS, AI-assisted review, and field mobility to streamline permitting for 350+ local, state, and higher-education jurisdictions across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bath

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription: Subscription-based SaaS model for government electronic plan review software, likely with annual or multi-year contract terms typical in government procurement

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DigEplan is a cloud-based electronic plan review software that enables government agencies to digitally process, review, and approve building permit applications and construction documents from applicant submission through completion. The platform features embedded GIS, AI-powered plan review that flags errors upfront, field mobility for on-site reviewers, and seamless integration with government permitting software like Accela.

Product overview

Avolve offers a unified platform of electronic plan review solutions purpose-built for government agencies. The product portfolio includes DigEplan and ProjectDox as the core plan review products, supplemented by Avolve Navigate for workflow guidance and DATAbridge for system integration. DigEplan Pro represents an enhanced tier of the DigEplan offering. The platform features AI-powered plan review capabilities and embedded GIS functionality, serving 350+ jurisdictions across building, engineering, fire, planning, public works, transportation, and water/wastewater sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProjectDox: Electronic plan review software for government agencies
• DigEplan
• Avolve Navigate
• DATAbridge

Products and services

• DigEplan Electronic plan review software designed for government agencies to streamline the permitting process from applicant submission through completion, featuring digital collaboration, workflow automation, embedded GIS, and AI-powered plan review.
• ProjectDox Avolve's flagship electronic plan review solution offering comprehensive workflow management, automated communications, and integration with permitting software (including Accela) for government agencies across building, engineering, fire, planning, public works, transportation, and water/wastewater sectors.
• Avolve Navigate Navigation and workflow solution that helps guide government users through the plan review process, complementing ProjectDox and DigEplan with structured workflow assistance.
• DATAbridge Data integration and bridging solution enabling connectivity between Avolve's plan review products (ProjectDox, DigEplan) and external government systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% reduction in turnaround time from application to issue (Greenwood Village, CO)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationEsri Partner certified for state and local government GIS applications. DigEplan features embedded GIS capabilities through this partnership, making it the only plan review software with GIS embedded directly in the platform.
• AccelacoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership where ProjectDox (and by extension DigEplan) works seamlessly with Accela permitting software. Customer testimonials specifically recommend Avolve and Accela together, indicating strong interoperability.
• GOVTECH PartnersmajorTechnology or Integration25+ government technology partners integrated with Avolve's plan review solutions, creating a broad ecosystem of interoperable government software.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationJoint webinars and demonstrations showcasing AI plan review capabilities, indicating technology partnership for AI-powered features.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Tyler Technologies is a large public-sector software provider with a broad civic platform (including permitting). It competes broadly with DigEplan in government SaaS, though Tyler's plan review capabilities are typically embedded within a wider ERP-style suite.
• Procore Technologies: Procore is a leading construction management platform that increasingly targets plan review and pre-construction workflows. While its core focus is general contractors, its plan collaboration tools compete with DigEplan for upstream construction document review.
• OpenGov: OpenGov provides government financial and civic planning SaaS. While not a direct plan review competitor, it competes for the same municipal technology wallet and offers adjacent workflow automation for government agencies.
• Granicus: Granicus is a major govtech SaaS provider spanning communications, records, and permitting-adjacent workflows. It competes for the same government customers and budgets as DigEplan though it does not specialize in plan review.

Direct peers

• Accela: Accela is a leading government permitting and licensing platform. While DigEplan integrates with Accela, the two compete for the same government technology budget and customer relationships in electronic plan review workflows.
• Cloudpermit: Cloudpermit is a SaaS e-permitting and plan review solution for local governments, directly competing with DigEplan in digitizing building permit and plan review workflows for municipalities.
• Bluebeam (Nemetschek Group): Bluebeam offers markup, collaboration, and plan review tools widely used in AEC and government. It competes with DigEplan in digital plan markup, review, and approval workflows, especially for plan examiners and reviewers.
• Citizenserve (CivicPlus): Citizenserve is a citizen self-service and permitting platform for local governments. It overlaps directly with DigEplan in electronic plan intake, review, and approval for municipalities.
• Spatial Data Logic: Spatial Data Logic provides government construction and permitting software with similar electronic plan review functionality. It is a direct competitor for the same municipal building department customers.

Emerging players

• CivicPlus: CivicPlus is a government technology vendor offering a portfolio of civic engagement, permitting, and code enforcement tools. It is an emerging competitor pursuing the same local government SaaS wallet as DigEplan.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DigEplan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digeplan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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