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AI Plan Check in Des Moines, IA

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

Des Moines Building Code

Adopted Code

2015 IBC with Iowa and Des Moines amendments

Local Amendments

Permit & Development Center handles plan review with flood zone and downtown overlay requirements.

Permit Authority

City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center

Avg. permit timeline: 2–6 weeks standard plan check

Des Moines Construction Considerations

Des Moines and Raccoon River flood zone requirements
Tornado design considerations
Insurance industry headquarters driving office construction
Heavy snow loads in design
East Village and downtown redevelopment

Top Project Types in Des Moines

Insurance/financial headquartersMixed-use downtownMultifamilyData centersHealthcare

How Articulate Helps Des Moines Teams

Des Moines Code Compliance

Our AI checks your drawings against 2015 IBC with Iowa and Des Moines amendments, including local amendments enforced by City of Des Moines Permit & Development Center.

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 Des Moines 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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