About
Archistar AI PreCheck (formerly eCheck) is a purpose-built AI platform designed to modernize the building permit assessment process for cities, municipalities, industry professionals, and certifiers. By harnessing generative AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the platform automatically checks submitted building designs against local zoning codes and regulations—delivering standardized compliance results in minutes instead of weeks. Applicants simply drag-and-drop their design files in PDF, CAD, or BIM formats onto the platform, where designs can be reviewed in both 2D and 3D. The system instantly returns clear pass/fail verdicts along with detailed compliance reports, empowering applicants to review, revise, and resubmit with confidence before their official submission. For government planning departments, AI PreCheck automates a significant portion of the manual review workload, enabling city planners to process more applications with far less rework. Processing times are reduced by up to 90%, submission quality improves substantially, and assessment outcomes become consistent and transparent for all parties. The platform integrates seamlessly into existing permit workflow management systems, minimizing disruption while maximizing efficiency. Whether supporting post-disaster rebuilding efforts, managing high-volume permit backlogs, or driving zoning reform initiatives, Archistar AI PreCheck provides municipalities and industry stakeholders with a scalable, future-ready solution for smarter city development.
Key Features
- Automated Compliance Checking: AI evaluates building design submissions against your city's local codes and regulations, instantly returning pass/fail compliance results without manual review.
- Multi-Format File Support: Accepts design files in PDF, CAD, and BIM formats with drag-and-drop simplicity, supporting both 2D and 3D visualization for thorough assessment.
- Standardized Compliance Reports: Generates clear, consistent, and transparent reports for every submission, helping applicants understand exactly what to fix before resubmitting.
- Permit Workflow Integration: Integrates into a wide range of existing permit management systems, creating a seamless end-to-end experience for both government staff and applicants.
- Up to 90% Faster Processing: Automates a significant portion of the manual permit review workload, allowing planning departments to handle more cases with minimal rework and far shorter turnaround times.
Use Cases
- Municipal planning departments automating high-volume building permit compliance reviews to reduce backlogs and accelerate housing supply.
- Architects and property developers self-checking design submissions for code compliance before filing official permit applications.
- Cities and counties expediting rebuilding permit approvals in communities recovering from natural disasters such as wildfires or floods.
- Local governments implementing zoning reform initiatives that require consistent, transparent compliance reporting across all submissions.
- Building certifiers and industry consultants reviewing client plans against jurisdiction-specific regulations to improve submission quality and approval rates.
Pros
- Dramatic Time Savings: Reduces permit processing times by up to 90%, enabling cities to approve more building projects faster and address housing supply challenges more effectively.
- Improved Submission Quality: Applicants receive actionable feedback before official submission, leading to higher-quality plans, fewer rejections, and smoother approval pathways.
- Globally Proven at Scale: Trusted by 25+ cities and local governments worldwide, with endorsements from major authorities like Los Angeles County and the City of Austin.
- Flexible File Compatibility: Supports PDF, CAD, and BIM formats with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, requiring no technical expertise from submitters.
Cons
- Enterprise-Only Pricing: Designed for municipalities and large organizations; pricing and deployment are not suited for individual homeowners or small design firms.
- Requires System Integration: Full benefits are realized when integrated with existing permit workflow platforms, which may require IT resources and onboarding time from city departments.
- Jurisdiction-Specific Setup: The platform must be configured to reflect each city's unique local codes and regulations, potentially requiring upfront customization effort before deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archistar AI PreCheck?
Archistar AI PreCheck (formerly eCheck) is an AI-powered platform that automates building permit compliance assessments for cities, municipalities, and certifiers. It uses generative AI, computer vision, and machine learning to evaluate design submissions against local codes in minutes.
What file formats does AI PreCheck support?
The platform supports PDF, CAD, and BIM file formats. Applicants simply drag-and-drop their design files, and submissions can be reviewed in both 2D and 3D.
How much can AI PreCheck reduce permit processing times?
AI PreCheck can reduce permit processing times by up to 90% by automating the compliance review process and enabling higher-quality initial submissions that require less rework.
Who uses Archistar AI PreCheck?
The platform is used by municipalities, local governments, city planners, property developers, builders, and certifiers. It is trusted by over 25 cities and governments worldwide, including Los Angeles County and the City of Austin.
Does AI PreCheck integrate with existing permit management systems?
Yes. AI PreCheck is designed to integrate with a range of existing permit workflow solutions, enabling a seamless process for both applicants and government staff without replacing existing infrastructure.
