Guide

Global Construction Document Review: Working with International Building Codes

InspectMind Team
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Quick Summary

  • InspectMind AI works globally—not just in the US
  • Upload your local building codes and standards (any country)
  • Core coordination checking works on any construction documents
  • Currently supporting projects in NZ, Australia, UK, Canada, Europe, Middle East

A common question we receive: "Does InspectMind work in my country?" The answer is yes. While we're headquartered in San Francisco, InspectMind AI is designed to work with construction documents and building codes from anywhere in the world.

This guide explains how international teams use InspectMind, which countries we currently support, and how to configure reviews against your local building codes and standards.

What Works Globally

InspectMind's core document review capabilities work on any construction documents, regardless of where the project is located. These capabilities are universal because construction document issues are universal:

Coordination Checking

Cross-discipline coordination issues—architectural vs structural, MEP vs architectural— exist in every country. AI catches these regardless of language or code system.

Spec-to-Drawing Alignment

Material callouts on drawings that don't match specifications cause RFIs everywhere. AI cross-references these regardless of measurement system or product naming.

Dimension Consistency

Plans, sections, and details that don't match cause field problems in every market. AI checks dimensional consistency across sheets.

Schedule Verification

Door schedules, equipment schedules, and panel schedules need to match what's shown on drawings—this is true whether you're in Auckland or Amsterdam.

Countries We've Worked With

We've reviewed construction documents for projects in multiple countries. While this list grows regularly, here are regions where we have active experience:

Current Coverage

New Zealand
Australia
United Kingdom
Canada
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
European Union
Singapore
United States

Don't see your country listed? That doesn't mean we can't help. If you have PDF construction documents and can provide your local codes as PDFs, we can typically configure a review. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

How We Work with Local Building Codes

Building codes vary significantly by country and jurisdiction. Here's how we handle code compliance checking for international projects:

1. You Provide the Codes

For international projects, you tell us which codes and standards apply to your project. You can upload these as PDFs—New Zealand Building Code, Australian NCC, UK Building Regulations, local authority amendments, etc.

2. We Configure the Review

Our team configures the AI review to check against your specific requirements. This includes the primary building code, relevant standards (structural, fire, accessibility), and any project-specific requirements.

3. You Get Traceable Results

Every issue found is referenced back to the specific code section, drawing, or specification that's involved—so your team can verify findings against your local requirements.

Building Codes We've Worked With

RegionBuilding Codes
New ZealandNZBC, NZS standards, local council requirements
AustraliaNCC (BCA), AS/NZS standards, state variations
United KingdomBuilding Regulations, British Standards, Approved Documents
CanadaNBC, provincial codes (OBC, BCBC, etc.), CSA standards
EuropeEurocodes, national annexes, EN standards
Middle EastDubai Municipality codes, SASO, local authority requirements
United StatesIBC, state codes, local amendments, ASCE, NFPA, ADA

Metric vs Imperial

InspectMind handles both metric and imperial measurement systems. Whether your drawings are in millimeters or inches, we can process them. The AI understands dimensional relationships and catches inconsistencies regardless of the unit system used.

Mixed Units? No Problem

Some projects (especially those involving international consultants) mix metric and imperial across different disciplines. AI handles this and can even flag inconsistent unit usage as a potential coordination issue.

Getting Started for International Projects

Here's the typical process for international teams:

1

Book a Demo

Tell us about your project, location, and applicable codes.

2

Provide Code Documents

Share PDFs of local codes and standards that apply to your project.

3

Run a Pilot

Start with one project to see real issues on your actual drawings.

4

Review & Expand

Evaluate results and configure ongoing reviews for your portfolio.

Common Questions from International Teams

What about language?

Our AI processes construction documents in English. If your documents are in another language, we can discuss options—but English-language documents work best today.

Is data stored locally?

Data is currently stored on AWS infrastructure in the US. For enterprise customers with specific data residency requirements, we can discuss options.

What about time zones?

Our team is based in the US but we support international clients. Document processing is automated, and we schedule calls to accommodate time zone differences.

Conclusion

Construction document issues are universal—coordination problems, spec-drawing conflicts, and dimensional inconsistencies exist in every market. InspectMind AI works with construction documents from anywhere in the world, configured against your local building codes and standards.

Whether you're an architectural practice in New Zealand, a contractor in Australia, or a developer in the UK, we can help you catch issues before they become expensive field problems.

Ready to Get Started?

Book a demo to discuss your international project. We'll confirm code support, walk through the process, and set up a pilot on your actual documents.

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