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AI Plan Check in Austin, TX

AI-powered construction drawing analysis for Austin projects. Articulate checks your drawings against local building codes and catches coordination issues, code compliance problems, and design errors before they reach the field.

Austin Building Code

Adopted Code

2021 IBC / 2021 IRC with Austin amendments

Local Amendments

Austin Development Services Department (DSD) enforces local amendments for energy (Austin Energy Green Building), water conservation, and heritage tree protection.

Permit Authority

Austin Development Services Department

Avg. permit timeline: 4–12 weeks; significant backlog on residential permits

Austin Construction Considerations

Austin Energy Green Building Program requirements
Edwards Aquifer protection zones with strict impervious cover limits
Heritage tree ordinance affects site planning
Waterfront overlay with specific design requirements
Rapid growth creating permit backlogs

Top Project Types in Austin

Tech officesMultifamilyMixed-useMusic/entertainment venuesUniversity facilities

How Articulate Helps Austin Teams

Austin Code Compliance

Our AI checks your drawings against 2021 IBC / 2021 IRC with Austin amendments, including local amendments enforced by Austin Development Services Department.

Purpose-Built Construction AI

Articulate's AI is trained specifically for construction drawing analysis — not a generic tool repurposed for construction. Every sheet is reviewed for maximum issue coverage.

Coordination Conflict Detection

Catch MEP routing conflicts, structural clashes, and cross-discipline coordination issues across your Austin project drawings before they generate costly RFIs.

One-Click RFI Generation

Turn detected issues into formatted RFIs with a single click. Push directly to Procore with issue details, page references, and severity ratings.

Works with 2D PDFs

No BIM models or 3D software required. Upload your PDF construction drawings and get a comprehensive AI analysis — exactly how most teams share drawings today.

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