Pesco Engineering
Catching Code Violations and Cross-Page Inconsistencies in Residential Projects
"I understand that everything as a whole, being able to check for the codes and for checking between pages, anything that is out of sync or something, that's hard for me to do, especially comparing that."
— Julio, Pesco Engineering
Overview
Pesco Engineering, based in Loganville, Georgia, specializes in residential construction projects—from full house designs to additions and wooden decks. As a small engineering firm, Julio and his team handle multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from simple deck additions to complex full residential builds.
The challenge: manually cross-checking building codes and ensuring consistency across multiple drawing pages is time-consuming and error-prone. Small mistakes like sheet numbering errors or dimension typos can lead to costly contractor charges and field issues.
As Julio explains, "I want my instructions to be as perfect as possible because they come back and they can charge me for any omissions that I made, any errors resulting from my mistakes. They can charge me for that."
The Challenge
For residential engineering firms like Pesco Engineering, accuracy is critical. Every detail matters—from building code compliance to sheet numbering consistency. Manual review processes are particularly challenging when comparing information across multiple pages and checking against complex building codes.
Julio notes the difficulty: "Being able to check for the codes and for checking between pages, anything that is out of sync or something, that's hard for me to do, especially comparing that that's something you will not obstruct with the other page."
The stakes are high. Contractors rely on precise drawings, and any errors can result in additional charges. As Julio emphasizes, "If the spacing is four inches and it says six inches, that can be a problem in the field, those two inches."
Critical Issues Caught by AI
InspectMind AI identified several types of issues that are difficult to catch manually:
1. Sheet Numbering Inconsistencies
The AI caught a critical sheet numbering error where page 9 had a sheet title of "S1" but page 12 showed it should be "A7" based on the numbering sequence. This type of inconsistency is easy to miss during manual review.
Why it mattered: As Julio explains, "The page number is important because especially when you're in construction, you're saying, yes, I'm preparing to page S1 for the foundation. When you go to page S1, that can be troublesome in your performance. You need to have the exact page number for each of the sheets because that's your path."
Impact: Prevented confusion on the job site and potential contractor charges for errors resulting from incorrect sheet references.
2. Building Code Compliance Checks
The AI automatically checks drawings against the International Building Code (IBC) and other relevant codes, flagging violations that would be difficult to catch manually.
Impact: Catches code violations before plans go to contractors, helping prevent costly revisions and permit issues.
3. Cross-Page Inconsistencies
The AI identifies when information on one page conflicts with information on another page—dimensions, specifications, or details that don't match across sheets.
Why it mattered: As Julio notes, "If the spacing is four inches and it says six inches, that can be a problem in the field, those two inches." These small discrepancies can lead to significant field issues.
Impact: Catches dimension and specification mismatches before they cause field problems or contractor charges.
Why It Matters for Small Engineering Firms
For small engineering firms like Pesco Engineering, every error that reaches the field can result in contractor charges. Julio emphasizes the importance of accuracy: "I want my instructions to be as perfect as possible because they come back and they can charge me for any omissions that I made, any errors resulting from my mistakes."
InspectMind AI helps catch these issues early, when fixes are simple and inexpensive. The AI's ability to prioritize issues by severity (critical, high, medium) helps engineers focus on what matters most.
Key Benefits
- Automated building code compliance checking against IBC and other codes
- Cross-page consistency checking to catch dimension and specification mismatches
- Issue prioritization (critical, high, medium) to focus on what matters most
- Prevents costly contractor charges from drawing errors and omissions
- Visual interface showing issues directly in drawings for easy review
"I like that you're specifying, which is what is code. If it's critical, if it's high, medium... I'm really pleased with the other one. I'm going to use the inspection. So I'm looking forward to use this one too."
Julio
Pesco Engineering
Loganville, Georgia
Watch How Pesco Engineering Uses InspectMind AI
See how InspectMind AI helps engineering firms catch code violations and cross-page inconsistencies that are difficult to catch manually.
Results & Impact
For Pesco Engineering, InspectMind AI provides a critical safety net for catching errors that could result in contractor charges. The AI's ability to check building codes and cross-reference information across multiple pages addresses the exact challenges that are difficult to handle manually.
Julio appreciates the prioritization system, which helps him focus on critical issues first. The visual interface showing issues directly in the drawings makes it easy to review and address problems before they reach the field.
Perfect for Residential Engineering
Pesco Engineering uses InspectMind AI across their project portfolio—from full residential builds to additions and deck projects. The tool helps ensure accuracy and code compliance on every project, regardless of size.