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Australian plan review

Australian architecture firms can use AI plan review by uploading their DCP, LEP, and local council codes. The same AI technology that checks US buildings works for Australian projects: you just provide the relevant Australian codes as PDFs.

How Australian firms use AI plan review

  • Upload Australian codes

    Upload your DCP (Development Control Plan), LEP (Local Environment Plan), BCA (Building Code of Australia), and council-specific codes as PDFs.

  • Same AI technology

    The AI reads and understands Australian codes just like US codes. It checks your drawings against whatever standards you provide.

  • Drafting error detection

    Beyond codes, AI catches drafting errors: floor plan vs elevation mismatches, dimension conflicts, detail coordination issues.

Real example: Australian architecture firm

An architecture firm in Newcastle, Australia explored AI plan review for their commercial, residential, and school projects. Their key questions:

  • "Can I upload Australian codes?" Yes, upload DCP, LEP, and council codes as PDFs.
  • "Does it catch drafting errors?" Yes: floor plan vs elevation mismatches, keynote issues, coordination errors.
  • "What about exceeding heights?" AI flags the issue; your council may allow exceptions with permission.

The firm was particularly interested in catching issues before giving drawings to junior drafters and reviewing work from less experienced team members.

Australian-specific considerations

  • Council variations

    Different councils have different requirements, so upload the relevant council codes.

  • Height exceptions

    Some councils allow 10% height exceedance with approval

  • BCA compliance

    Upload BCA sections relevant to your project type

  • Engineering coordination

    Check architectural against structural and MEP drawings

Related resources

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