Real Issues We Catch
From actual projects—issues that would have caused costly rework, change orders, or delays.
Issues Caught by AI
Real examples from construction projects
Steel Deck Cantilever Safety Issue
Fire station design showed 6-foot steel deck cantilever, but Steel Deck Institute standards limit this to 2-3 feet to prevent collapse.
Why it matters
Life safety issue caught before construction. Structural engineer confirmed: 'Good catch. The cantilever is too big for this deck.'
Anchor Bolt Calculation Error
Shear wall schedule specified 1 anchor bolt per sill plate, but building code (page 1285) requires minimum 2 bolts per sill plate.
Why it matters
Half the required fastening would have failed inspection. AI cross-checked drawing against code and found the discrepancy.
Bathroom Ceiling Height Code Violation
Bathroom design showed 9ft ceiling on one side but only 5'4" on toilet side. IBC requires minimum 7ft ceiling height for toilet rooms.
Why it matters
Would have failed inspection. AI understood the design context and flagged the code violation.
Mechanical Temperature Differential
Commercial kitchen supply fan had 22°F temperature differential between leaving air (52°F) and kitchen design temp (75°F). Florida Building Code limits this to 10°F.
Why it matters
System would not meet code. AI caught specific code section from state mechanical code.
Roofing Membrane Specification Mismatch
Drawings specified TPO membrane but specs called for EPDM. AI flagged this conflict hidden in the refrigeration section.
Why it matters
Would have required re-roofing penthouses in the field—major expense and delay.
Wood Blocking vs HDPE Lumber Conflict
Door details showed wood blocking, but specs require HDPE lumber for cold storage environments due to moisture.
Why it matters
Got installed and had to be ripped out. Early detection prevents costly field rework.
Storefront Framing Spec Mismatch
Drawing showed storefront framing at 5½" × 3¾", but specification required 4½" × 2". Major dimension conflict.
Why it matters
Would have been an RFI at best, wrong materials ordered at worst. AI found mismatch between page 50 of drawings and page 189 of specs.
Missing Automatic Sprinkler System
New residential structure missing required automatic sprinkler system per code. No fire sprinkler protection shown in permit set.
Why it matters
Would have failed plan check. AI caught missing required life safety system.
Incorrect Detail Reference
Detail 1 referenced detail 4295, but that detail covers a different topic. Should reference detail 2295.
Why it matters
Wrong detail reference causes contractor confusion and potential installation errors.
Sheet Naming Typo
Plumbing plan was labeled 'E1' instead of 'P1'. Simple typo that causes confusion.
Why it matters
Even minor issues like typos cause confusion on site. AI catches everything from small to critical.
Fall Prevention Device Missing
Second floor windows lacked required fall prevention devices per IBC requirements for R-2 and R-3 buildings.
Why it matters
Life safety code requirement. Would have failed inspection and required retrofit.
Material Conflict: Metal vs PVC
One document specified metal piping while another called for PVC for the same system.
Why it matters
Contractor would order wrong materials. RFI inevitable. Early catch saves time and money.
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