Scott Reynolds of UpCodes joins the podcast to talk about their latest product: Copilot. Copilot leverages AI to make the building code more accessible. We also cover the journey of Upcodes, the challenges of democratizing access to the building code, and the potential for innovation in the compliance space.

When the type of construction of the building is used in the building code, the reference is to one of five categories of construction, based on the relative fire safety of each type.

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A new House bill, the Pro Codes Act (H.R. 4072), aims to give private organizations copyright over a large swath of life safety regulations after they become law.

Learn how Sasaki, an integrated design firm, revolutionized their code compliance process, increasing efficiency, enhancing project management, and improving risk management.

Obelisk Architects cut code research from hours to minutes, reduced plan corrections by 66%, and prevented costly delays with proactive compliance processes.

One of the first tasks an architect is to do when determining the code requirements is to establish the occupancy group of a space.

See how to leverage UpCodes to calculate the building area, allowable building story height, and allowable height in feet of the building envelope.

Fire-resistive construction involves the use of passive means to provide fire resistivity to specific elements of the building that require additional protection in a fire.

In architecture, code compliance is both critical and challenging. Architects must balance creative aspirations with the rigid frameworks of safety, functionality, and legality.

After the City of Dupont, WA chose UpCodes to digitize and streamline the plan review process, they experienced 60% time savings, 50% cost savings, improved customer service, and enhanced accuracy.

UpCodes is introducing Code Versions, a new way to find, compare, and interpret substantial code changes that occur mid-code cycle.

Workspaces give you more granular controls over how you organize and collaborate on projects in UpCodes. Create and share projects with the right users at the right time.

UpCodes Copilot accelerates the code research process by instantly delivering tailored responses to any code query. We're excited to get it out to our users and can't wait to see what you do with it!

UpCodes is introducing Products Library, a groundbreaking feature designed to change how industry professionals research and select building products.