Common questions

Direct answers about uploads, citations, takeoffs, and getting started.

What is PlanChecker.AI?

PlanChecker.AI is a construction plan workspace. Upload PDF plan sets to classify sheets, run takeoffs, search building codes, and look up zoning — at app.planchecker.ai.

How does it work?

Upload a multi-page PDF. Each page is classified by trade — Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, and others. From there you can chat with sheet-level citations, export takeoffs, search code by jurisdiction, and pull parcel data in one project.

Who is it for?

Architects, engineers, developers, contractors, permit expeditors, and jurisdictions that need faster review cycles and fewer resubmissions.

Does it support local and state building codes?

Yes. Building code search covers U.S. jurisdictions, including state amendments and municipal ordinances. Each result links to the cited provision.

What file types are accepted?

PDF only. Upload your plan set and each page is classified for use across all tools.

How does it help cities and jurisdictions?

Applicants arrive with fewer code deficiencies. That reduces back-and-forth during official review and raises first-pass approval rates.

Does it replace official plan review?

No. PlanChecker.AI is a pre-screening tool. It prepares submissions against jurisdictional standards so official reviewers see fewer corrections.

What are the main benefits?
  • Fewer revision cycles before submittal
  • Code findings with citations, not bare assertions
  • Takeoff counts reviewable on the plan and exportable as CSV
  • One workspace instead of separate vendor tools
How accurate is detection?

Detection is tuned on real plan sets and improves as the model is updated. Every count and finding is reviewable on the plan before you export or submit.

Is it available nationwide?

Yes. Code and zoning coverage spans all 50 U.S. states. Municipal databases continue to expand.

Who created PlanChecker.AI?

PlanChecker.AI was co-founded by a veteran developer with decades in construction and a senior software engineer with expertise in applied AI. The focus is modernizing plan review for the full industry.

How do I get started?

Upload a set at app.planchecker.ai — no credit card required. For questions or a walkthrough, contact info@planchecker.ai.