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AI Plan Check in New Orleans, LA

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

New Orleans Building Code

Adopted Code

2021 Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code based on 2021 IBC/IRC

Local Amendments

Department of Safety and Permits handles plan review. Post-Katrina flood elevation requirements and historic district reviews.

Permit Authority

City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits

Avg. permit timeline: 4–10 weeks standard plan check

New Orleans Construction Considerations

Flood elevation requirements — most structures must be elevated above BFE
Historic districts (French Quarter, Garden District) require preservation review
Subsidence and poor soil conditions — pile foundations common
Hurricane wind design per ASCE 7
Termite protection requirements per Louisiana code

Top Project Types in New Orleans

Tourism/hospitalityFlood resilience infrastructureHistoric renovationHealthcareMultifamily

How Articulate Helps New Orleans Teams

New Orleans Code Compliance

Our AI checks your drawings against 2021 Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, including local amendments enforced by City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits.

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 New Orleans 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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