AI in Local Government: Revolutionizing Public Works
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming local government operations. From streamlining paperwork to enhancing public engagement, AI empowers municipalities to optimize daily workflows and make more informed decisions. By automating repetitive tasks and unlocking data insights, local governments can deliver better services with greater transparency and accountability. This guide explores practical, real-world applications of AI in local government and explains how municipalities can adopt AI technologies to build smarter, more resilient communities. What [...]
Government Asset Management Software: The Ultimate Guide
Government agencies, from municipalities to federal departments, oversee a vast portfolio of assets—vehicles, infrastructure, facilities, and equipment—that are critical to delivering public services. Effectively managing these assets ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and responsible use of taxpayer funds. Government asset management software offers a robust solution to streamline these processes, providing tools to track, maintain, and optimize assets with precision and transparency. This guide is designed for public works directors, city managers, [...]
GIS Asset Management Software: Smarter Public Works in 2025
Summary: GIS asset management software combines geographic information systems (GIS) with asset management to help public works and utility teams track, maintain, and optimize infrastructure like water lines, roads, and sewers. It streamlines workflows, improves compliance, and integrates seamlessly with tools like ArcGIS. This guide explains what it is, how it works, and why it’s a game-changer for municipalities and utilities. Managing infrastructure like water mains, stormwater systems, or transportation networks is [...]
NovoGov: The Best Facility Maintenance Software for Municipalities
Facility management and maintenance is no small task. From aging infrastructure to budget constraints, public works directors are constantly balancing efficiency with cost-effectiveness. Without the right tools, maintenance teams often rely on outdated work order systems, reactive maintenance strategies, and disconnected communication channels. In this article, we’ll explore the common challenges municipalities face, the key features to look for in facilities maintenance software, and how the right system—like our solution: [...]
Public Works Asset Management: Strategies for Efficiency
Public works asset management is essential for maintaining modern infrastructure. It involves systematically managing critical community resources such as roads, bridges, water systems, and public facilities. Effective asset management directly impacts the well-being of the community and local economy. By implementing strategic public works asset management practices, municipalities can: Extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure Reduce operational costs through preventive maintenance Enhance public safety and service reliability Support environmental sustainability [...]
FEMA Compliance Made Easy: How Water Management Software Saves Time and Money
As a public works director, ensuring your municipality’s FEMA compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about safeguarding your community against disaster while securing crucial funding for infrastructure and recovery. Yet, navigating these requirements can often feel like an uphill battle, particularly when relying on outdated systems or processes. Thankfully, water management software offers solutions that not only streamline compliance but also enhance overall preparedness, disaster mitigation, and response capabilities. Here, we’ll explore [...]
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Buying Software for Water Management
Choosing the right software for water management for your municipality isn’t just another IT decision—it’s a game-changer for efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability. The right water utility software can help you monitor water usage, detect leaks faster, streamline regulatory reporting, and improve water infrastructure management. But with so many options on the market, how do you make the right choice? As a public works director, you know that purchasing municipal water software [...]
NovoGov: The Best GIS Mapping Software for Cities
When embarking on a GIS Mapping journey, choosing the right software is crucial. Cities without an established Geographic Information System map often face unique challenges, such as understanding the capabilities of GIS tools, ensuring compatibility, and effectively mapping critical assets. That’s where NovoGov shines. While GIS Mapping capabilities are a key component, NovoGov offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed for asset management, collaboration, and scalability. It seamlessly integrates mapping functionality with tools to help [...]
September 2024
Novo Solutions exhibits at the WaterJAM 2024 Conference. See an interview with our CEO.
Novo Solutions CEO Interview at WaterJAM 2024
Novo Solutions exhibited at the WaterJAM 2024 conference. Check out this short interview with our CEO.