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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....
Ottawa will launch an Archistar AI PreCheck program to streamline residential permitting workflows and reduce unnecessary review cycles. The City of Ottawa will use Completeness Check for low-rise residential permit types. AI-powered Compliance Analysis will assess...
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If you ask a survivor of the Eaton or Palisades fires in Los Angeles if they ever imagined having to one day design and build their own home from scratch, most of them would say no. But that’s what 12,000 homeowners faced after the fires ignited on January 7, 2025....
AI is not just software; its data centers, energy demand, water use, and cloud infrastructure create real land-use impacts. Cities should establish governance, trust, and gradual implementation before scaling AI tools for permitting, resident service, or scenario...
AI is already embedded across local government processes, from vendor software and GIS tools to staff’s personal productivity apps and resident’s preferred tools. AI guardrails for local government can help agencies manage risk while still accelerating planning,...
Most AI permitting tools are rule-based systems that automate checklists but lack true understanding of plans, codes, and evolving regulations. Real AI in permitting requires a system of technologies working together, combining machine learning, computer vision, large...
City of Burlington launches AI-powered platform to streamline the development review process for planning and building department applicants. Platform reviews plans for compliance with zoning regulations and the Ontario Building Code for more accurate application...
This expert panel recommended that building departments use AI for repetitive tasks rather than treat it as a replacement for code officials. An ideal human-AI partnership frees staff to spend more time on communication, problem-solving, judgment, and public service....
The same systemic housing problems of slow permitting, fragmented policy, and limited scalability affect both home affordability and disaster recovery. AI-driven permitting and standardized housing design can increase speed and supply, reducing costs and enabling...
City of Surrey launches Archistar AI PreCheck for residential permits. The platform reviews building plans to flag zoning issues before submission. Initial rollout supports R3 single-family homes with more housing types on the way. Surrey, B.C. – Archistar is thrilled...
ICC Innovation’s modular ecosystem supports municipalities with permitting transparency, workflow efficiency, and data security. Archistar AI PreCheck ensures code compliance and accelerates application submission before plans reach final human review. Trusted,...
Archistar CEO Dr. Benjamin Coorey was honored at the 2026 Australia Day Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes his AI-led work supporting faster recovery after the Los Angeles fires. Archistar’s AI PreCheck is helping cut planning and approval timelines...
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