AI Plan Review: Built for the Professional

Mason is an AI-powered plan review tool designed to keep the professional in control. When Mason identifies a code issue, it presents its reasoning, allowing the reviewer to weigh the evidence, apply their expertise, and make the final decision. The system is engineered to process a real plan set in approximately the time it takes to make a coffee.

Benefits

Mason offers several key advantages for plan reviewers who need speed and accuracy without losing their professional judgment.

• Intelligent Interface:The interface prioritizes efficiency and clarity. Code failures automatically rise to the top of the panel, ensuring the reviewer sees critical issues first. Passed items and non-applicable checks are hidden behind a toggle to keep the screen uncluttered during active review. Every check displays a clear status, allowing the reviewer to grasp the full picture in seconds.
• Automated Comment Letter:Mason generates a working draft of the comment letter before the reviewer opens the file. It prepares approximately sixteen comments per letter across the full code scope before the team reads a single line. The draft arrives in the format the office already uses, eliminating reformatting steps. Reviewers spend their time refining high-quality work rather than building a letter from scratch. Every comment is editable, so users can accept, change, move, or remove items to ensure the final result is entirely their own.
• Integrated Code References:Mason eliminates the need to switch between screens to verify code. Every flagged item links directly to the specific code section it cites. Reviewers can jump straight to the source without hunting through separate documents. The full code library lives inside Mason, keeping the team in one place from start to finish. Users can verify or challenge any AI finding right on the same screen where they are working.
• Rapid Authoring:The authoring process is streamlined for speed and accuracy. Typing a partial code term instantly brings up matching sections and generates a ready-to-use comment draft. Citations attach automatically, so reviewers never have to manually look up section numbers to finish a comment. With the code book embedded, teams can write the entire letter without leaving Mason to confirm details. Every suggested comment is editable down to the word, ensuring the language remains professional and accurate.

Use Cases

Mason acts as a smarter first pass in the review process but does not replace the human reviewer. It is designed for professionals who need to handle large volumes of permit sets efficiently.

1. Initial Assessment:The reviewer drops the permit set into Mason and runs their own pass in Bluebeam or their preferred markup tool. They mark what looks suspect before touching Mason's output. Starting with their own read grounds the subsequent review in their existing knowledge of the project.
2. Work Through Mason's Checklist:Mason sorts findings so the most critical items sit at the top. The reviewer clicks to add comments where the logic holds up. If they disagree with a finding, they override it. These corrections feed back into how Mason handles similar situations in the future.
3. Close the Gap:The reviewer compares their initial markups against Mason's checklist. Any items they caught that Mason missed must be added to the letter. They shape the final product while Mason handles the groundwork.
4. Draft, Refine, and Send:As the reviewer types, autocomplete surfaces relevant code citations and drops them directly into their comment. Once everything looks right, they export the letter to Word. On an enterprise plan, they can push the document directly into the format required by their jurisdiction.

The tool covers a wide range of residential codes including the California Energy Code, California Plumbing Code, Energy Standards, California Wildland Urban Interface Code, California Mechanical Code, CalGreen Building Code, and the California Residential Code for architecture. It requires reviewer verification for local building code amendments and local preferences. It does not cover structural codes, general building codes, or solar permits.

Pricing

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