aec+tech published a feature on Kestrel Labs — an interview with our Co-Founder & CEO, Marian Pulford, on how we're bringing building code compliance inside the BIM model.
The conversation covers the core of what we're building: turning building codes into machine-readable logic that can be evaluated against the actual geometry and conditions of a project. Kestrel runs one-click checks directly in Revit — with SketchUp support on the way — pairing AI-generated logic with precise, deterministic evaluation so every result cites the specific code section behind it and traces back to the exact elements in the model.
It also gets at the part we care about most: timing. Today, compliance review largely happens outside the design environment, and issues often surface only at permit submission. As Marian puts it in the piece:
“The architect finds out while changes are still cheap, not after submission.”
The feature also touches on scope transparency — Kestrel documents what was checked and is clear about coverage limits, so the tool supports the architect's professional judgment rather than standing in for it. You can read more about that approach in AI building code compliance in Revit.
Read the full feature on aec+tech: How Kestrel Labs Is Bringing Code Compliance Inside the BIM Model →
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