AUSTIN — The City of Austin has entered into a contract with Archistar for the deployment of its automated building permit assessment software following a successful three-month pilot of the program.
According to a news release, Archistar is an industry leader in AI-driven property and planning solutions, and Austin is the first city in the U.S. with a contract to implement Archistar’s platform.
Archistar’s eCheck technology will allow applicants to submit designs for a pre-check assessment. The initial rollout will be limited to single-family residential properties, with plans to expand to other review types.
“This will improve efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and speed of the development process, enhancing the applicant experience,” a news release from the city said.
“We are thrilled to be working with the City of Austin, a recognized leader in innovation within the U.S.,” said Dr. Benjamin Coorey, Founder of Archistar. “Our AI technology will significantly improve approval times, reduce costs, and allow the city to focus on more complex evaluations, creating a more efficient and effective permit review process.”
The City of Austin is reportedly collaborating on a second pilot program with Archistar, in partnership with the International Code Council (ICC) focused on automating compliance review of the International Building Code. With these partnerships, the city is “helping shape how technology can be used” in order to support customers, city staff, and the community throughout the development process.
“With Archistar’s platform, we will be able to provide faster and more informed feedback on building plans, and that’s crucial in our journey to improve the development process,” said José G. Roig, Director of Austin’s Development Services Department. “The eCheck technology will transform the building plan review process, helping us deliver a smoother process for applicants and better service to our community.”
Source: City of Austin
