Wouldn’t be fantastic to have a national code review system that could cut the time review time of your building plans to less than a day, cost far less than paying your state review system, and be more accurate than ever before?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the construction industry and is being used to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and make better decisions. One area where AI is having a major impact is in building code review.
Building codes are designed to ensure the safety of buildings. They set standards for things like structural integrity, fire safety, and accessibility. However, reviewing building plans for compliance with building codes can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. This is where AI comes in.
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Mariotti Building ProductsAI can be used to review building plans much faster and more accurately than human reviewers. AI can be trained on a massive dataset of building plans and building codes, and can then be used to identify potential hazards or code violations in new plans. AI can also be used to generate reports that summarize the findings of the review, and to make recommendations for changes to the plans, all in less than a day!
There are a number of benefits to using AI for building code review. AI can be much faster and more efficient than human reviewers and can identify potential hazards that human reviewers might miss. AI can also be used to review plans in remote locations, or in locations where it is difficult to find qualified human reviewers.
In addition, AI can be used to review plans 24/7, which can help to reduce the time it takes to get a project approved. This can be a major advantage for developers who are working on tight deadlines.
However, there are also some challenges to using AI for building code review. AI models can be expensive to develop and train, and they can be difficult to maintain. AI models can also be biased, and they may not be able to identify all potential hazards or code violations.
One way to eliminate the high startup cost of AI plan review is to have each state agree to use the same basic standard codes and also allow them to add or upgrade those standards to fit their individual state. AI doesn’t care. Then have one private company do the reviews.
Overall, AI can be a valuable tool for building code reviews. However, it is important to remember that AI is not a replacement for human judgment. Human reviewers should still be involved to review the comments AI made, not being allowed to manually review the entire set of plans, and they should be able to override any recommendations made by AI models.
Here are some examples of how AI is being used to review building plans:
- In the United States, the city of Seattle is using AI to review building plans for compliance with the International Building Code. The city has found that AI can identify potential hazards and code violations much faster and more accurately than human reviewers.
- In the United Kingdom, the company Arup is using AI to review building plans for compliance with the Building Regulations. Arup has found that AI can help to reduce the time it takes to get a project approved by up to 50%.
- In Australia, the company SmartCode is using AI to review building plans for compliance with the National Construction Code. SmartCode has found that AI can help to improve the safety of buildings and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
AI is a powerful tool that can be used to improve the safety of buildings. By using AI to review building plans, we can help to prevent accidents and injuries.
Here are some additional thoughts on the future of AI in building code review:
- As AI technology continues to develop, it is likely that AI will become even more accurate and efficient at identifying potential hazards and code violations.
- AI is also likely to be used to automate other tasks related to building code reviews, such as generating reports and making recommendations for changes to plans.
- As AI becomes more widely adopted in the construction industry, it is likely to have a significant impact on the safety of buildings.
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Gary Fleisher is the Editor in Chief of Modular Home Source and Offsite Builder magazine. Email at modcoach@gmail.com
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