Explore how Cloudpermit makes inspections simple and on-the-go for your staff and community.
Inspections are an essential part of effective local governance and community development. They help maintain community standards, ensure safety, and foster organized development. Inspectors greatly benefit from using cloud-based community development software with both offline and online inspections.
Accessibility:
- Anytime, Anywhere: Inspectors can access important data and perform inspections in the field with any mobile device – with and without service and Internet connection. They can upload multiple photos, take notes, and pass or fail inspections with ease.
- Mobile Functionality: Staff can use phones, tablets, and laptops to view and work on projects in the cloud. They do not need to be in the office or access certain computers to find the right information.
Efficiency:
- Quick Pass: Inspectors can use “quick pass” to expedite simple visits. This saves them valuable time that can be used for other tasks.
- Photo Uploads: Government teams can upload multiple photos at once to keep track of site conditions.
Real-Time Information:
- Record Keeping: Inspectors can update and access inspection data in real-time. This reduces the risk of miscommunication with other stakeholders.
- Automatic Notifications: Staff can send automatic status update notifications when an inspection passes or fails. This greatly reduces phone calls and emails to the office from applicants asking for status updates.
Interactive Maps:
- GIS Integration: Governments gain access to an online, interactive map that is uniquely integrated with their GIS for optimized accuracy.
- Optimized Routes: Staff can plan optimized routes with a Google Maps integration based on requested times, locations, and previously planned inspections. They can also dispatch inspectors to the right on-site locations.
Communication:
- Online Scheduling: Applicants can schedule inspections online instead of needing to call or email the office. This reduces administrative work for front counter staff. Cloudpermit also allows inspectors to manage unscheduled inspections with ease.
- Time-Stamped Messages: Users can keep all conversations in the same place with time-stamped direct and group messages. By keeping all communication in one spot, accountability and transparency improves.
Adaptability:
- Add Inspections: Inspectors can easily add additional inspections to a permit or case as necessary, even if inspections were not initially included in the permit. They can also add extra visits to a project.
- Add More Data: Cloudpermit makes it simple for staff to add deficiencies, remarks, violations, and an inspection checklist to an inspection. This ensures inspectors can keep up with changing needs.
Reporting:
- Automatic Reports: Inspection reports are automatically generated and emailed to applicants/contractors once an inspection is complete.
- Configured Reports: Cloudpermit can be configured to government needs for specific and easy reporting.
What Our Customers Say About Our Inspection Software
We have two building inspectors – me and a remote inspector responsible for plan reviews. He’s able to work outside of Canada since we chat remotely through the software. Our staff does not need to be physically present to stay in the loop on projects, which is great.”
- Danny Haywood, Chief Building Inspector for the City of Thompson
I used to handwrite inspection notes in the field and send photos to my email with notes explaining deficiencies. Now, I can easily snap photos during on-site inspections with my phone and immediately upload them to Cloudpermit.”
- Blake Keyes, Chief Building Official for the Town of Gananoque
I see a very high value in having an effective records system and Cloudpermit was a natural fit for our records. We have all our building permit records, planning approvals, site plans, and inspections stored in one place. It’s much easier to access data online than digging out the right paper file to verify the information.”
- George Robinson, Manager of Planning Services for the Town of Kingsville
Cloud-based software is great because you can access it anywhere. I can use a tablet when I’m doing an inspection or a laptop in my vehicle to print a violation. It makes it a lot easier to get things done right there. We don’t have to take notes in the field, go back to the office, and enter them again. We eliminate a lot of steps by being able to work in the field.”
- John Snelson, Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer for White Oak Borough
We hired two remote building inspectors, and without Cloudpermit, we wouldn’t have been able to do that. Every couple of weeks, one of our inspectors conducts on-site inspections. Otherwise, plan reviews, initial consultations, and simple inspections are done remotely with the software.”
- Nikki Segovia, Building & Planning Clerk for the Village of Pemberton
Our contractors sing the praises of receiving the results of their building inspection in realtime. If the supervisor is onsite or at another property close by, they can talk with the inspector in the field, which saves even more time.”
- James Nyhus, Chief Building Official for the District of Sechelt