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Ichi

AI for building code compliance and construction administration

AI-powered platform that delivers instant building code answers, automates plan review comments, and strengthens QA/QC across the project lifecycle.

Seed funding from Costanoa Ventures and Tapestry VC raisedEarly Stage
Founded 2023 · 7 employees, beta customers not publicly disclosed
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Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Architecture firms spend 5-10 hours per week manually researching building codes, reviewing plan sets for compliance issues, and responding to jurisdictional comments. Plan review delays of 6-18 months cost projects tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars per month.

The Solution

AI instantly analyzes drawings against building codes and jurisdictional requirements, providing cited code answers in under 30 seconds. Pre-checks designs before submission to reduce review comments by 60% and accelerates permit approvals.

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaS
Integrations
RevitAutoCADBluebeam
Project Phases
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Mixed-Use, Industrial, Institutional

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Plan sets, Building codes, Project location
Optional:Project specifications, Historical review comments, QA/QC checklists
Formats:PDF, DWG, RVT
Output
What you get
Format:Web-based reports with cited code references
Fields:Code compliance status, Issue locations, Cited code sections, Recommended corrections, Review comments
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary AI (specific models not publicly disclosed)
Accuracy:Claims 50% reduction in plan review time and 60% reduction in review comments
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Your drawings and data remain fully private
Training:Never used for training or shared beyond your firm
Compliance:Claims secure data handling (specific certifications not disclosed)
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API access
Method:Not publicly documented

Use Cases

  • ·Instant building code research and interpretation
  • ·Pre-submission design review and code checking
  • ·Automated plan set QA/QC and consistency checks
  • ·Construction administration RFI and submittal review
  • ·Team knowledge sharing and prompt library building

Pricing

Free
Demo available
Pro
Contact for pricing
Enterprise
Custom pricing for larger firms
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-02-01
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