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Streamline Building Code Research with UpCodes

UpCodes have been my go-to code reference for years now. For architects and other AEC professionals, this is an invaluable tool as we need to check many codes that are different from one jurisdiction to another. Watch this video to find out what UpCodes can do and how it can make your code check process much easier!
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123: 'Bringing AI to the Building Code', with Scott Reynolds
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123: 'Bringing AI to the Building Code', with Scott Reynolds
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.
UpCodes Team
January 16, 2026
Types of Construction
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Types of Construction
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.
Scott Johnson
January 10, 2026
What 250,000+ Product Pages Taught Us: Best Practices for Manufacturing Websites
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What 250,000+ Product Pages Taught Us: Best Practices for Manufacturing Websites
Ten ways building manufacturers can improve their websites to elevate the product research experience and increase sales conversations.
Scott Reynolds
January 10, 2026
UpCodes Warns Against Reintroduced Bill That Aims to Privatize the Law
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UpCodes Warns Against Reintroduced Bill That Aims to Privatize the Law
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.
UpCodes Team
January 10, 2026
Learn how Sasaki integrated UpCodes for better code compliance management
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Learn how Sasaki integrated UpCodes for better code compliance management
Learn how Sasaki, an integrated design firm, revolutionized their code compliance process, increasing efficiency, enhancing project management, and improving risk management.
Ashish Joy
January 10, 2026
How this 5-person firm went from “panic-inducing” code research processes to managing 50,000 sq ft projects
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How this 5-person firm went from “panic-inducing” code research processes to managing 50,000 sq ft projects
Obelisk Architects cut code research from hours to minutes, reduced plan corrections by 66%, and prevented costly delays with proactive compliance processes.
UpCodes Team
January 10, 2026
Occupancy Group Classification
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Occupancy Group Classification
One of the first tasks an architect is to do when determining the code requirements is to establish the occupancy group of a space.
Scott Johnson
January 10, 2026
Calculating Allowable Heights, Areas, and Story Heights
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Calculating Allowable Heights, Areas, and Story Heights
See how to leverage UpCodes to calculate the building area, allowable building story height, and allowable height in feet of the building envelope.
Scott Johnson
January 10, 2026
Fire Walls, Fire Barriers, and Fire Partitions
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Fire Walls, Fire Barriers, and Fire Partitions
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.
Scott Johnson
January 10, 2026
Navigating the Challenges of Manual Code Compliance
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Navigating the Challenges of Manual Code Compliance
In architecture, code compliance is both critical and challenging. Architects must balance creative aspirations with the rigid frameworks of safety, functionality, and legality.
Ashish Joy
January 10, 2026
Learn how a city streamlined code compliance and customer service
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Learn how a city streamlined code compliance and customer service
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.
Ashish Joy
January 10, 2026
Introducing Code Versions – track, compare, and interpret code changes effectively
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Introducing Code Versions – track, compare, and interpret code changes effectively
UpCodes is introducing Code Versions, a new way to find, compare, and interpret substantial code changes that occur mid-code cycle.
Allison Wallace
January 10, 2026
Introducing Workspaces: A New Home for Project Research
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Introducing Workspaces: A New Home for Project Research
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.
Allison Wallace
January 10, 2026
Introducing UpCodes Copilot – an AI-powered code research assistant
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Introducing UpCodes Copilot – an AI-powered code research assistant
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!
Scott Reynolds
January 10, 2026
Introducing Products Library – building product research and selection made easy
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Introducing Products Library – building product research and selection made easy
UpCodes is introducing Products Library, a groundbreaking feature designed to change how industry professionals research and select building products.
Scott Reynolds
January 10, 2026
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