UpCodes is the AI-native platform for codes, plans and specs, all in one place.

UpCodes' AI-native platform brings building codes, plans, and specifications into one workflow. Every plan, every spec, checked against code.

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UpCodes is the AI-native platform for codes, plans and specs, all in one place.
Built for top firms. Trusted across AEC.
800,000
monthly active users
93%
of ENR's 2025 Top 100 U.S. design firms use UpCodes
6,400+
organizations
Why AEC teams choose UpCodes

Built for faster, lower-risk compliance, with AI, data, and visuals you can actually trust.

UpCodes combines an AI-native workflow, AEC-trained intelligence, and a deeply maintained code library, so teams cut time, reduce risk, and standardize how compliance gets done.

One AI-native, code-to-spec workflow

One AI-native, code-to-spec workflow

UpCodes' AI, Copilot, guides each step of compliance — from research and assemblies to plan review and specification. The result is fewer handoffs, less tool sprawl, and a workflow built to keep pace with where AEC work is headed.
Purpose-built AI you can rely on

Purpose-built AI you can rely on

Copilot is trained on UpCodes’ code, assembly, and product data and adapts to your firm’s projects and institutional knowledge. Answers are grounded in real sources and tuned for AEC workflows, delivering higher-confidence guidance than generic AI.
6M+ code sections, actively maintained

6M+ code sections, actively maintained

UpCodes maintains a deep, jurisdiction-specific library with an average of over 58k sections updated every month. This ongoing update work reflects adoption and amendment activity across jurisdictions, giving teams a well-maintained foundation for research and decision-making
2,500+ diagrams that make code usable

2,500+ diagrams that make code usable

Detailed visuals clarify dense requirements and edge cases at a glance. They help teams interpret faster, spot issues earlier, and bring junior staff up to speed without slowing senior reviewers down.
Client Outcomes

Real results. Measurable impact.

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payback period

Under 2 month

payback period

based on hours saved alone

in monthly savings per user

Nearly $1,400

in monthly savings per user

by replacing ad-hoc spend (25+ users)

saved per month

15+ hours

saved per month

for each UpCodes user on average

ROI on time + revenue

Over 1200%

ROI on time + revenue

for each UpCodes user on average

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How It Works

From project inputs to compliant decisions — in one connected flow.

Start with whatever you have: a project brief, permit set, drawings, specs, AHJ comments, or just a few key details like location, occupancy, and scope. Copilot pulls out the context that matters, so every next step is grounded in your real project — not generic assumptions.

Copilot identifies the most relevant requirements for your context and turns them into guidance you can trust. Ask questions, upload supporting docs, and get answers with inline citations and diagrams — so teams move forward confidently instead of searching across PDFs or waiting on SMEs.

As you research, Copilot extends beyond the code to automatically surface the right assemblies, products, and documentation in the moment they matter. Applicable assemblies, compliant products, and supporting resources appear right where choices get made. You can compare options quickly with performance, sustainability, and compliance data — without breaking your workflow or jumping between tools.

Copilot helps draft specs and QA/QC checklists directly from your project context, with requirements tied back to source codes. Save them to a project, reuse templates across teams, and collaborate in one place — so documentation stays aligned, current, and ready for permitting or delivery.

Streamline Compliance

Ready to upgrade your code-to-spec workflow?

Book a demo to see how UpCodes streamlines compliance from research through documentation and QA/QC with accurate codes, visual clarity, and AI tailored to your projects.

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Testimonials

Trusted Answers. Faster Decisions.

“UpCodes saves us a ton of time on the front end of the project — literally days of labor. The time we save in code research can be spent diving into other details of the project. This not only helps our team but helps our clients.”
Jon Rumohr
Principal and Senior Mechanical Engineer for IGNYTE Design, PLLC

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Trusted Answers. Faster Decisions.

"Copilot gave me the correct answer and showed me right where to look. I work with development teams all around the country and read TONS of code all day. This is a game changer for me."
Andy Wise, Design Phase Manager II
Mortenson

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Testimonials

Trusted Answers. Faster Decisions.

“UpCodes saves us a lot of time. And that's not just time upfront, but time saved because we're more accurate throughout the project lifecycle.”
Kevin Edwards
Senior Project Manager

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Testimonials

Trusted Answers. Faster Decisions.

“UpCodes changed how I interact with the public. It’s so much easier to email a link to a code section or image of a diagram, which reduces confusion and saves me so much time.”
Ray Shipman
Building Official

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“Copilot is fantastic! The answers are clear and understandable and the code citations are an added bonus. This has already saved me many hours of research just in the last couple of weeks.”
Marc Gordon
Partner, Spacesmith LLP
“I have shown this to some of my inspectors and how it works. I will never be without this tool for the rest of my career.”
Mike Scott
Chief Building Official
“The best part for me is seeing state amendments inline. This used to require cross-referencing paper documents. In general, I feel much more confident in my understanding of regulations when I use UpCodes.”
Peter Sendelbach
Contractor
“I’ve been practicing architecture for more than four decades... and have never found a more useful and time-saving software!”
Mike Raphael
Architect
“Copilot is fantastic! The answers are clear and understandable and the code citations are an added bonus. This has already saved me many hours of research just in the last couple of weeks.”
Marc Gordon
Partner, Spacesmith LLP
“I have shown this to some of my inspectors and how it works. I will never be without this tool for the rest of my career.”
Mike Scott
Chief Building Official
“The best part for me is seeing state amendments inline. This used to require cross-referencing paper documents. In general, I feel much more confident in my understanding of regulations when I use UpCodes.”
Peter Sendelbach
Contractor
“I’ve been practicing architecture for more than four decades... and have never found a more useful and time-saving software!”
Mike Raphael
Architect
“It really helped me during my project. I'm a homeowner and did all the electrical/finish-out for an accessory building we constructed this past fall.”
Jeremy Williams
Homeowner
“What UpCodes does is ESSENTIAL to the continuation of small architecture firms. It's also life-saving, as it helps architects follow the codes in a more accurate manner.”
Sam Wilson
Architect, Inland Architects
“Copilot is a game changer! It answered my questions quickly and presented the requirements in an easy-to-understand way! It may be the best interaction I’ve ever had with the code.”
Evan Troxel
Director, TRXL
“UpCodes is one of the best things that has ever happened to the profession - hands down! If it wasn’t for innovators like you, we’d still be stuck in the dark ages. Thank you!”
Teri Coates
Owner at CANVAS Architecture
“It really helped me during my project. I'm a homeowner and did all the electrical/finish-out for an accessory building we constructed this past fall.”
Jeremy Williams
Homeowner
“What UpCodes does is ESSENTIAL to the continuation of small architecture firms. It's also life-saving, as it helps architects follow the codes in a more accurate manner.”
Sam Wilson
Architect, Inland Architects
“Copilot is a game changer! It answered my questions quickly and presented the requirements in an easy-to-understand way! It may be the best interaction I’ve ever had with the code.”
Evan Troxel
Director, TRXL
“UpCodes is one of the best things that has ever happened to the profession - hands down! If it wasn’t for innovators like you, we’d still be stuck in the dark ages. Thank you!”
Teri Coates
Owner at CANVAS Architecture
How It Works

Our most frequently asked questions

Got more questions? Read our full FAQ or contact us with your enquiry.

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Copilot is included in the UpCodes Professional plan. Essentials users can try Copilot with limited access, but full capabilities are reserved for Professional subscribers.

Generic AI tools are trained on broad internet data and aren’t designed to handle the complexity of AEC compliance. UpCodes Copilot is purpose-built on a continuously maintained library of locally adopted codes, amendments, assemblies, and products, with clear citations back to the exact sections used.

That difference shows up in practice: in a recent expert-reviewed study, Copilot was 57% more accurate than leading generic AI tools when answering real-world code questions.

Yes. Copilot remembers your jurisdiction, building type and size, and code year - so you don’t have to start over every time. You can also upload project documents like AHJ comments or spec drafts for more tailored, project-aware answers.

Accuracy is where purpose-built AI matters most. In an independent study of 43 real-world code questions, responses from Copilot and several generic AI tools were evaluated by industry subject matter experts.

UpCodes Copilot earned a 93% weighted accuracy score across major code families-more than 2× the accuracy of generic AI tested. Every answer is grounded in adopted codes, includes verifiable citations, and often surfaces diagrams to support interpretation.

Yes. Copilot doesn’t stop at Q&A. It can generate project-specific checklists, and soon, full specifications - all tied directly to your projects. This enables collaboration across teams, centralizes compliance tracking, and replaces hours of manual QA/QC with automated, reliable workflows.

Your data is your data. Copilot does not train on your conversations or documents, and we use secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure to protect sensitive information. Conversations are private by default and cannot be seen by teammates unless you explicitly share them.