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Plan Check for Every Stage — Permit, Bid, Shop Drawings & More

From spec vs drawing conflicts to building code compliance, see how construction teams use InspectMind AI to catch costly errors before they hit the field.

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Spec master conflicts · Municipal building review · Project types

Primary Use Cases

The most common ways teams use InspectMind AI to review construction documents.

Spec vs Drawing Review

Compare project specifications against construction drawings to catch material conflicts, missing details, and contradictions.

Problems it solves:

  • Drawings show one material, specs require another
  • Outdated boilerplate spec language contradicts drawings
  • Missing spec sections for systems shown in drawings

Example issues found:

VCT vs LVT flooring conflictsTPO vs EPDM roofing membrane mismatchesHardware specs that don't match door schedules
Spec vs Drawing Checker

Cross-Discipline Coordination

Identify conflicts between architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings before they cause field rework.

Problems it solves:

  • Structural beams conflicting with ductwork routing
  • Architectural dimensions mismatching structural plans
  • MEP penetrations through structural elements

Example issues found:

Beam depths vs ceiling heightsColumn locations on architectural vs structuralPlumbing routing through structural members
Constructability Checker

Building Code Compliance

Verify designs meet IBC, local codes, ADA requirements, and fire/life safety regulations before permit submission.

Problems it solves:

  • ADA clearance violations
  • Fire egress path issues
  • Missing fire ratings

Example issues found:

Accessible route slope violationsDoor clearance requirements not metFire rating gaps in rated assemblies
Building Codes Checker

Shop Drawing Review

Review shop drawings against design documents and specifications. Catch coordination issues before fabrication.

Problems it solves:

  • Dimensions don't match design intent
  • Material substitutions that don't meet specs
  • Coordination gaps between trades

Example issues found:

Steel connection type mismatchesCurtain wall dimensions vs structural tolerancesMEP shop drawing routing conflicts
Shop Drawing Checker

Plan Check & Permitting

Pre-submission QA to minimize city comments and resubmittals. Catch the issues that cause permit delays.

Problems it solves:

  • Missing required details and notes
  • Code compliance gaps
  • Incomplete documentation

Example issues found:

Missing accessibility detailsIncomplete fire protection notesSheet reference mismatches
Plan Check Checker

Discipline-Specific Reviews

Deep-dive reviews for structural, architectural, MEP, and civil disciplines. Catch discipline-specific errors.

Problems it solves:

  • Foundation depth conflicts in structural
  • Finish schedule mismatches in architectural
  • Panel schedule errors in electrical

Example issues found:

Beam schedule vs framing plan conflictsDoor schedule vs elevation mismatchesEquipment schedule vs plan discrepancies
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More Ways to Use the AI Checker

Beyond the primary use cases, teams find value in these additional applications.

Submittal Review

Compare submittals against specifications and design requirements. Ensure products meet project standards.

Catch non-compliant products before procurement

Document Quality (Typos & Errors)

Catch typos, grammatical errors, inconsistent terminology, and unclear notes in construction documents.

Professional documents that reduce confusion

RFI Prevention

Identify ambiguities, missing details, and coordination gaps that would trigger RFIs during construction.

Fewer RFIs, faster construction, lower costs

Bid Document Review

Review bid documents for coordination issues, scope gaps, and ambiguities before pricing. Protect your margins.

Accurate bids, fewer change orders

Change Order Prevention

Identify drawing issues that are likely to become change orders. Quantify risk before contract signing.

Negotiate better contracts, protect margins

Constructability Review

Assess whether designs can be built as drawn. Find sequencing issues, access problems, and tolerance conflicts.

Designs that work in the field

Checking Spec Masters for Conflicts

Review specification masters and division structure for internal conflicts before they propagate across a project.

Catch spec master inconsistencies early

Municipal Building Plan Review

EMS stations, fire stations, and other municipal facilities—coordination and code checks before permit submittal.

Fewer agency comments and resubmittals

Design Development QA

Review DD documents for internal consistency and coordination before advancing to CDs. Catch issues early.

Cleaner CDs, fewer iterations

Value Engineering Support

Identify over-specified systems, redundant requirements, and optimization opportunities in documents.

Cost savings without compromising quality

Workflow & Role Landing Pages

Deep dives on bid review, permit prep, RFIs, design phases, and more—plus links to solutions by role.

Bid Document Review

Plan Check to Win Work

Change Order Prevention

Addenda Review

RFI Prevention

Pre-GMP Review

Coordination Review

Document Quality

Design Development Review

Permit Prep Review

Value Engineering Review

As-Built Review

Land Development

Spec vs Drawing Conflicts

Checking Spec Masters for Conflicts

Shop Drawing Checker

Canonical checker for shop drawing / submittal review

Shop Drawing Review (Use Case)

Workflow, outcomes, and proof for submittal review

Municipal Building Plan Review

Residential Renovation Plan Review

Developer Plan Review

Progress Set Review

International Plan Review

Reducing RFIs with AI

Reducing Change Orders with AI

High-Rise Structural Plan Review

Multifamily Apartment Plan Review

Solar Facility Plan Review

Civil Site Plan Review

Commercial Mixed-Use Coordination

Shop Drawing Review (AI)

Developer Pre-Permit Review

MEP Engineering Review

Pre-Bid AI Plan Checking

Design Phase AI Plan Checking

Permit Phase AI Plan Checking

Insurance Claims AI Plan Checking

Forensic Engineering AI Plan Checking

Reducing Rework with AI

Multiple Plan Checks Per Project

Code-Only Plan Checking

Same Simple Workflow for Every Use Case

1

Upload Documents

Drawings, specs, codes—any PDF or CAD export. We handle 10,000+ page plan sets.

2

AI Reviews Everything

AI cross-references documents to find conflicts, gaps, and issues humans miss.

3

Get Actionable Report

Issues organized by severity with page references. Export and share with your team.

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Sample report: 282 issues found|Pricing after first check

227,181+ customer-visible issues across 2,000+ customer accounts