What is Archistar?
Archistar AI PreCheck (formerly known as eCheck) is an AI-based planning review and permitting software tailored specifically for local governments and municipal agencies. It has been adopted by over 30 cities and local governments worldwide. By automating a significant portion of permit evaluation tasks, the platform enables urban planners to process more cases with less rework. In practical applications, Los Angeles County’s planning department reported a 54% reduction in design review cycles, while Austin’s zoning review time was cut by approximately 50%. The system supports drag-and-drop uploads of 2D/3D design files in PDF, CAD, and BIM formats, generating standardized “Pass/Fail” results and visual review reports within minutes. This approach boosts first-submission quality to 90% and enhances transparency and consistency throughout the approval process.
Key features
Automated Compliance Review: Based on local building codes and zoning regulations, it conducts real-time AI reviews of uploaded design files in PDF, CAD, or BIM formats, generating clear, highly accurate, visual compliance reports.
End-to-End Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly connects with various permit workflow systems, supports white-label customized deployments, offers personalized zoning rule configurations, advanced analytics dashboards, and trend insights (such as pass/fail rate patterns), enhancing the experience for applicants, reviewers, and industry users alike.
Use cases and audience
Local governments and municipal departments (e.g., city/county planning agencies), developers, architects, and certification bodies
- Accelerates urban building permit approval processes, reducing the time from blueprint submission to final approval.
- Increase the compliance rate of first-time drawing submissions to 90%, reducing repeated revisions and rejections.
- Provide local governments with standardized, transparent, and traceable AI-assisted planning review reports.
Building design files in PDF, CAD, or BIM formats (supporting 2D or 3D)
Standardized, visual AI review reports, including “Pass” or “Fail” conclusions along with detailed compliance feedback
Frequently asked questions
Does AI PreCheck support customized configurations for local regulations?
Supported. Offers fully customizable, white-label solutions, including personalized zoning and planning integrations, custom rule configurations, seamless workflow connectivity, and advanced reporting and analytics capabilities.
Which user groups can utilize AI PreCheck?
Primarily targeted at local governments and municipal agencies (such as city or county planning departments), while also serving developers, architects, and certification bodies for pre-submission project compliance reviews.
How to use
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Applicants can drag-and-drop design files in PDF, CAD, or BIM formats (supporting 2D or 3D).
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The system leverages proprietary AI from Archistar to automatically perform digital compliance assessments based on local building codes and zoning regulations.
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Instantly returns “Pass” or “Fail” results and generates a standardized, visualized review report.
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Applicants can quickly revise their designs according to the report and resubmit, thereby increasing the likelihood of final approval.
Benefits and limitations
Benefits
- Simplify property research and evaluation
- Leverage AI to rapidly generate design concepts
- Provide comprehensive data and insights
- Offer government compliance tools
Limitations
- Price may be a barrier for some users
- Reliance on AI may require human oversight
- Data accuracy depends on the sources provided by partners
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-29
