Latest News from the GovWell team
Hi there,
Our engineers have introduced a handful of of upgrades that will make your Plan Review process even smoother!
Add feedback about the entire plan set using General Comments! You can now provide overall feedback without tying it to a specific item or page in the plans.
Placed a comment in the wrong spot? No worries! Simply use the Select tool to move it to the right location.
Quickly measure curved distances – like walls, arcs, or rounded edges – with this new tool.
Move files in and out of the Plan Review set directly from the Files tab – no need to upload plan files again!
Hi there,
We’re thrilled to introduce AutoCheck! AutoCheck is a brand new AI-powered review tool that automatically reviews submitted applications and plan documents with your requirements and best practices in mind, helping you catch issues from the get-go.
✨Check our video below for a quick tour of this feature!
Grateful to have you with us — here’s to an amazing 2026! ❤️
Hi there!
The Inspection Calendar now allows applicants to book inspections directly from connected individual Inspection Calendars through a clean and intuitive interface.
This gives applicants the autonomy to choose the times that work best for them, while saving your inspectors valuable time that would otherwise be spent coordinating schedules.
🎥 Watch how Direct Calendar Booking for Applicants works in the video below!
💡 Be sure to check this Help Center Article to learn more about the Plan Review Toolkit!
Hi there!
Our Plan Review tools just got even better with two powerful new features to make your reviews smoother and more precise.
Whenever an applicant updates their plans, a “Modified” badge now appears next to any documents that differ from the previous version – helping you instantly identify which files need your attention.
Take your reviews to the next level with our side-by-side and overlay comparison tools, allowing you to quickly compare plan files against previous versions for a more efficient review process.
🎥 Watch these new Plan Review tools in action in the video below!
💡 Be sure to check this Help Center Article to learn more about the Plan Review Toolkit!
Hi there!
You can now easily track when and how much funds are deposited into your organization’s account using the new Financial Settlement Reporting view!
With this view, you’ll always have clear visibility into ACH settlements deposited by Finix in your organization's bank account, making reconciliation easier and more efficient for your staff.
🎥 Watch the video below to see the Settlements View in action!
💡 Be sure to check this Help Center Article for more details on how to perform Plan Reviews!
Hi there!
We heard your feedback — our plan review tools could sometimes be tricky to work with and felt inconsistent. So, we went back to the drawing board!
With your input in mind, our team completely reimagined the experience, and we’re thrilled to introduce the refreshed Plan Review Toolkit.
This new toolkit not only brings back the tools you know, but also adds even more flexibility by allowing you to freely move and edit markups and stamps directly within the plan review!
🎥 Watch the video below to see the new Plan Review Toolkit in action!
💡 Be sure to check this Help Center Article to learn more about the Plan Review Toolkit!
Hi there!
We’re excited to bring you the Inspection Calendar, a brand-new way to manage your inspections across GovWell and your personal calendar.
The Inspection Calendar allows you to seamlessly manage your inspections and sync them with your personal calendar, helping you coordinate daily tasks with your teammates. The calendar integration is bidirectional, meaning any changes made in your external calendar are also reflected in your personal calendar – this allows you to manage your GovWell calendar from your own calendar!
The Inspection Calendar also allows you to set up Holidays to block federal holidays and create Personal Inspection Hours for inspectors with part-time or non-standard schedules, keeping your calendar accurate and tailored to your team.
🎥 Watch the video below to see the Inspection Calendar feature in action!
💡 Be sure to check this Help Center Article to learn more about the Inspection Calendar!
Hi there!
GovWell now lets you assign a Final Reviewer to your Plan Review process – ensuring every plan receives a final seal of approval.
The Final Reviewer role gives one team member the ability to perform a final check after all other reviewers have completed their tasks. This person applies the final judgment on the plan set before the corrections report is sent to the applicant.
This flexible and useful feature helps ensure that your reviews are thorough, with no steps – or stamps! – left behind.
🎥 Watch the video below to see the Final Plan Review feature in action!
💡 Be sure to check this Help Center Article for more details on how to perform Plan Reviews!
Hi there!
GovWell now lets you automate actions in your workflow steps, making your application reviews even quicker!
The process of reviewing an application often involves manual tasks. With Automated Workflow Steps, you can now automate routine actions, reducing the time it takes to review and issue a record – saving valuable time for both you and your applicants.
🎥 Watch the video below to see Automated Workflow Steps in action!
💡 Be sure to check Help Center Article for more details!