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AI plan check for engineers: catch costly errors before permit review

Watch the full ASCE webinar recording. See how AI plan checking catches coordination errors, code conflicts, and spec-drawing mismatches on real engineering projects, before the city does.

What you'll learn

  • How AI plan checking works: upload drawings, AI reviews every sheet, get a prioritized issue report

  • 10 real examples of issues caught on actual engineering projects

  • How to reduce city plan check comments and permit review cycles

  • Cross-discipline coordination: catching conflicts between architectural, structural, and MEP drawings

  • Code compliance checks across IBC, IRC, ADA, and local codes

  • How to use custom QA checklists and firm-specific standards with AI

Key takeaways

  • Catch errors before permit

    AI reviews every sheet and cross-references drawings, specs, and calcs to find issues that slip through manual review.

  • Hours, not weeks

    Get a prioritized issue report the same day you upload. No more waiting weeks for peer review turnaround.

  • Multi-code compliance

    Checks against IBC, IRC, ADA, NFPA, local amendments, and your own firm standards simultaneously.

  • Supplements your QA process

    AI doesn't replace peer review, it catches the issues humans miss so your team can focus on engineering judgment.

Common questions from the webinar

Upload your drawings and get a prioritized issue report, the same day. First $100 covered for eligible work emails, exact price shown before you run.

Does it work with both IRC and IBC codes?
Yes. InspectMind checks against both IRC and IBC, plus local code amendments. You can specify which codes apply to your project when you upload.
Do specs count toward page pricing?
Yes, at a lower rate. On Standard, drawing pages are $3 ($50 minimum) and spec, calculation, and other supporting pages are $0.35 each. They are worth including because the extra context makes the review more thorough, and you see the exact price before you run the check.
Can it handle 60% vs 100% issuance?
Yes. You can adjust the review depth based on your design stage. At 60% CDs, the AI focuses on coordination and major code issues. At 100%, it does a full compliance check.
What should I upload for my first check?
Upload your drawings, specs, and calculations. The more context you provide, the more thorough the review. Most teams start with a full drawing set plus the project manual.
Does it replace peer review?
No. AI plan checking supplements your existing QA process. It catches the issues that slip through manual review so your senior engineers can focus on engineering judgment and design decisions.
Is my data secure?
Yes. All files are encrypted on AWS infrastructure. Your documents are never used for public AI training. We support enterprise security requirements including SSO and access controls.

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