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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.
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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.
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UpCodes Team
January 4, 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.
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Scott Johnson
September 1, 2022
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.
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Scott Reynolds
August 29, 2025
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.
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UpCodes Team
July 8, 2025
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.
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Ashish Joy
January 8, 2024
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.
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UpCodes Team
October 15, 2025
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.
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Scott Johnson
January 1, 2023
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.
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Scott Johnson
January 2, 2022
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.
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Scott Johnson
March 1, 2022
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.
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Ashish Joy
January 26, 2024
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.
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Ashish Joy
November 13, 2023
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.
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Allison Wallace
November 13, 2024
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