Our collaboration is paving the way for faster, smarter, and more consistent housing approvals across the United States.
Timely approval processes and permitting delays have long been a barrier to housing developments across the globe, holding back growth and creating bottlenecks for councils, planners and developers. At Archistar, we’re working to fix this and we’re proud to announce our partnership with the International Code Council (ICC), the global leader in building safety and model codes.
Through this collaboration, the ICC has become an official Premier Platinum Reseller of Archistar’s powerful eCheck™ platform, which digitizes and automates code compliance checks.
“This collaboration underscores the Code Council’s unwavering commitment to driving digital innovation in the built environment,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer John Belcik. “By advancing digital permitting solutions, we’re both streamlining processes and helping communities meet the urgent demand for safe, accessible and affordable housing.”
The Power of AI-Driven Compliance
Archistar’s eCheck solution is now integrated with the ICC Code Connect® API, enabling cities and councils to evaluate building and zoning compliance more efficiently than ever before. With automation built on the trusted International Codes ® (I-Codes®), jurisdictions can significantly reduce plan review times and boost confidence in approvals.
A Proven Pilot
Archistar and the ICC’s collaboration builds upon a successful pilot program that ran across 11 U.S. Cities to evaluate the eCheck™ platform. Jurisdictions submitted sample building plans and provided direct feedback on eCheck’s usability, speed, and accuracy.
The results were clear – faster plan assessments, improved accuracy and greater consistency in code interpretations.
“This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the global shift towards digital permitting,” said Dr. Ben Coorey, Archistar’s co-founder “By combining the Code Council’s trusted model codes with Archistar’s AI-powered platform, jurisdictions can now evaluate building and zoning compliance with unprecedented speed, accuracy and confidence. Cities are seeking both clarity and trust in AI, and by working with the Code Council—the leading global source of model codes—we ensure eCheck™ is grounded in legitimacy, transparency and real-world applicability.”
Built for Trust, Backed by Global Expertise
Cities and planning departments are increasingly looking for AI solutions that are transparent, compliant and reliable. By partnering with the ICC, Archistar ensures that eCheck™ meets the highest standards of legitimacy and applicability.
This partnership brings together two leaders with a shared vision: to modernize urban development and solve the housing crisis through smarter technology.