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Kingston, Ontario moved Archistar AI PreCheck into production for building permit intake, starting with low-density residential applications and expanding to mid-rise housing later this year. Completeness Check and Compliance Analysis give applicants clearer feedback...
In various places across North America, state or provincial governments, in an effort to do something about the lack of housing (particularly “missing middle” housing), have imposed housing density mandates upon their constituent local governments. In particular,...
In the industries of property development, urban planning, and municipal permitting, not only are the stakes high, but everyone, whether on the public or private sides, is under pressure to do more with less. Now that AI systems can read architectural drawings, flag...
Lessons from building and planning conferences across North America have put forth a similar message recently: For building departments wanting to increase efficiency with AI tools, the results are only as good as the quality of data and processes going into them....
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How AI housing solutions modernize building approvals—reducing complexity, rework, and long permit delays for governments and applicants. Why faster and more transparent approvals are critical to increasing housing supply and improving affordability at scale. How AI...
AI-driven digital permitting tools dramatically reduce approval times by automating objective, code-based compliance checks—cutting weeks, months, and even years from project schedules. Contrary to common fears, AI does not replace human judgment, compromise...
AI simplifies and accelerates permit approvals: AI permitting tools analyze zoning and building code data to catch compliance issues early, significantly reducing resubmissions, saving time, and improving submission quality. Efficiency empowers planners and applicants...
Los Angeles City and County CIOs are turning to AI to overcome budget cuts, staff shortages, and long permitting delays. Archistar AI PreCheck (formerly eCheck) is used by architects and plan reviewers in Los Angeles and Malibu after the Eaton and Palisades fires. It...
Archistar is thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to participate in the Buildings Tech Lab Challenge.
On February 27, 2025, Archistar Canada Connect brought together real estate professionals, government representatives, and technology leaders in Vancouver, BC, for an evening dedicated to sharing insights, storytelling, and exploring the future of AI-driven real estate development.
This guide explains when a deck permit is needed in Fresno Country, the application process, and key considerations to ensure compliance with regulations.
Archistar.ai, a global leader in AI-driven urban planning and property technology solutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the City of Surrey. This three-year contract marks the full deployment of Archistar’s eCheck technology to revolutionize zoning bylaw compliance processes in Surrey’s residential development sector.
Even if your project qualifies as permitted development and approval is not needed, you might still want your local authority to review your project details.
Florida has some of the strictest building codes in the US. In this guide, we take you through some of the most important planning applications steps.
Urban planning and land use are critical for a city’s future economic growth. However, processes are often complex, time-consuming, and inconsistent across jurisdictions, as evidenced by the substantial media attention on housing affordability and land development. Archistar is joining forces with UNSW, MapAI, and PEXA Group to transform this landscape by introducing the Urban Copilot project.
The City of Austin is taking a bold step towards the future of urban development by partnering with Archistar, a leader in AI-driven property technology. This landmark collaboration will enhance Austin’s building permit assessment process, making it faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective for both developers and the community.
Despite complex local regulations, developing new properties in California is still possible. It just requires knowledge of the planning applications process.
Without a deep understanding of local and state regulations related to land use and planning applications in Texas, property developers will encounter costly delays.
Archistar is proud to have participated in Urbanity 2024, Australia’s premier event dedicated to shaping the future of our cities. This year, our founder, Dr. Benjamin Coorey, was a featured speaker on the panel titled “Data to Development: Applying Realtime Artificial Intelligence In Property.”
We are delighted to announce that Archistar has achieved significant recognition at the 2024 Proptech of the Year Awards! This prestigious event, held at the Fullerton Hotel, celebrated the most innovative technologies in the property, real estate, construction, and planning sectors across Australia and New Zealand.
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