Check building code compliance as you design
Kestrel is the first structured compliance data layer for the built environment. It runs inside your BIM model, applying jurisdiction-specific building code requirements during design so issues are identified and resolved early.
Tedious, fragmented code research shouldn't interrupt your workflow.
Kestrel handles the detailed code checks so you can stay focused on the building, not the codebook.
Built on official International Code Council (ICC) code data.
Continuously updated.
Compliance issues surface too late
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You spend hours, days reading the code, to figure out what applies, and check it against the design by hand.
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Every time you stop to check code, you lose the thread. So checks happen less often than they should.
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Missed requirements don't stay small, growing with every decision built on top.
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Hours or weeks of rework. Lost fees. Permit delays hitting developers with $12,000 in daily carrying costs.
Run compliance checks natively in your BIM model
One click in your BIM model. Kestrel applies the codes for your project type and jurisdiction, mapping results to the exact elements in your design. Every issue is tied to a cited code reference. You know exactly what to fix and why.
See what Kestrel finds in your model.
Schedule a demo and we'll run it on one of your active projects in your jurisdiction.
FAQs
How do architects check building code compliance in Revit?
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Architects typically check building code compliance by reading code requirements and manually applying them to their BIM model. This process is time-consuming and usually happens at specific checkpoints rather than continuously during design.
Kestrel evaluates the Revit model directly against jurisdiction-specific building code requirements, mapping those requirements to the relevant elements in the design. This allows teams to identify compliance issues earlier and maintain a clearer understanding of where the project stands as it develops.
What is building code compliance software?
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Building code compliance software helps architects determine whether a design meets applicable regulatory requirements such as egress, accessibility, fire safety, and zoning.
Most tools either provide access to code text or assist with plan review after submission. Kestrel operates during the design process, applying jurisdiction-specific code requirements directly to the BIM model so compliance issues can be identified and addressed before submission.
What software is used for building code compliance in architecture?
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Architects use a range of tools for building code compliance, including code reference platforms, BIM quality assurance tools, and plan review software. Code reference tools help interpret regulations, while plan review platforms are used after drawings are submitted to improve review workflows.
Kestrel addresses a different part of the process by evaluating building code compliance directly within the BIM model during design. This allows compliance issues to be identified earlier, reducing the likelihood of revisions during permit review.
What AI tools are used for building code compliance in architecture?
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Architects are beginning to use AI tools to assist with building code compliance, particularly for interpreting code requirements and reviewing designs. Most AI tools today operate on drawings or text after design is complete.
Kestrel applies AI to evaluate building code compliance directly within the BIM model during design, translating jurisdiction-specific code requirements into structured logic that can be applied to the design. This allows compliance issues to be identified earlier and addressed as part of the design process.