LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / PlanChecker AI, a leading innovator in AI-driven construction and architectural compliance, officially announced today that its groundbreaking "Interactive Plan Chat" feature is now available for purchase and public use. For the first time, homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and even first-time applicants can instantly upload building plans and receive real-time, conversational analysis powered by advanced GPT intelligence; no corporate account, pre-approval, or specialized training is required.
This release marks a major milestone in the evolution of construction technology. With Interactive Plan Chat, PlanChecker AI becomes the first platform to merge conversational AI with deep plan-reading capabilities, giving everyday users access to insights previously available only to professional plan reviewers and municipal departments.
A Breakthrough in How Plans Are Understood, Checked, and Approved
After purchasing the access, users can upload PDFs, blueprint images, multi-sheet plan sets, mixed-format documents, and entire architectural packages directly into the PlanChecker AI platform.
Once uploaded, the system automatically breaks down drawings into recognizable components:
Architectural sheets
Structural details
MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) drawings
Elevations and sections
Notes, annotations, and callouts
Fire safety and egress diagrams
Zoning references and site plans
Through the interactive chat interface, users can ask free-form questions, such as:
"What is the ceiling height in the main living area?"
"Are the stair treads compliant with IRC requirements?"
"Does this layout meet ADA turning radius?"
"What materials are specified for the exterior cladding?"
"Are there any zoning conflicts or missing details?"
"Is the load-bearing wall clearly marked?"
The platform responds instantly with structured, human-readable explanations, code references, rule validations, and simplified insights, transforming complex architectural language into accessible guidance.
Built for Everyone: From First-Time Homeowners to Industry Veterans
PlanChecker AI designed the Interactive Plan Chat specifically to remove ambiguity, reduce back-and-forth revisions, and give both professionals and non-professionals full clarity before a project ever reaches a city reviewer.
The service provides:
Early-stage validation to identify issues before submission
Code-relevance explanations for those unfamiliar with building regulations
Material, dimension, and clearance breakdowns for practical decision-making
Feasibility checks to ensure a design is realistic and approvable
On-site construction assistance, helping teams verify changes in real time
Whether someone is remodeling a kitchen, constructing a multi-family development, or managing large commercial operations, Interactive Plan Chat offers a fast, affordable, and intelligent alternative to traditional manual reviews.
Supercharged by PlanChecker.AI's Full Ecosystem of Features
While the new chat interface is the highlight of this launch, it is backed by a deep suite of emerging technologies in the PlanChecker AI ecosystem:
AI-Powered Compliance Reviews
The platform evaluates code compliance across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and zoning; catching violations before they cause costly delays.
Real-Time Plan Verification
On-site crews can use smartphones and tablets to overlay approved plans with physical progress, instantly confirming alignment and reducing rework.
Alteration & Compliance Monitoring
AI proactively detects unauthorized modifications using record comparisons and zoning rule checks to ensure ongoing compliance.
Material Estimation & Cost Analysis
Users receive automated takeoffs, cost breakdowns, and supplier pricing to streamline budgeting and reduce waste.
Sustainability & Disaster Resilience Recommendations
The system suggests energy-efficient improvements, hazard-mitigation features, and long-term durability enhancements based on jurisdictional requirements.
Multi-Department Automation for Faster Approvals
By digitizing and auto-validating many steps that normally occur in Building & Safety offices, PlanChecker AI accelerates municipal workflows and reduces the burden on city staff.
CEO Matthew Raanan: "We're Opening Plan Review Technology to Everyone."
According to Matthew Raanan, CEO of PlanChecker AI, this launch is just the beginning of a broader movement to democratize plan review technology.
"Our goal is simple: to make advanced plan review technology accessible to anyone who needs it," said Raanan.
"Interactive Plan Chat removes the intimidation and complexity around building plans. Now homeowners, contractors, and architects can all benefit from the same intelligent insights instantly, accurately, and affordably."
The First of Many Public Tools Rolling Out in 2025
This release is the first in a series of new public-access features coming to the platform. Over the next year, PlanChecker AI will introduce:
Automated end-to-end compliance review
AI-powered plan corrections and auto-redlining
Drone-based site mapping
Robot-based jobsite verification
3D plan visualization and augmented-reality overlays
Auto-generated code reports for fast municipal processing
Each upcoming feature aligns with PlanChecker AI's mission: safer buildings, fewer delays, less waste, and far faster permit approvals.
A Platform Built for Every Segment of the Construction Ecosystem
PlanChecker AI currently serves:
Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms
General contractors and subcontractors
Real estate developers
Municipal building departments
Surveyors and land development firms
Insurance and risk assessment teams
Large corporations with in-house construction groups
Prefab, modular, and tech-enabled construction startups
With Interactive Plan Chat now open to the public, these groups gain a universal, accessible tool for instant clarity and early-stage decision-making.
To learn more or activate Interactive Plan Chat, visit: https://planchecker.ai
About PlanChecker AI
PlanChecker AI, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is an advanced AI platform designed to read, analyze, and verify architectural plans for compliance across all U.S. jurisdictions. The system integrates machine learning, computer vision, drones, robotics, and real-time construction monitoring to help professionals reduce costly errors, accelerate timelines, and improve project outcomes.
Built by industry veterans and regulatory experts, including founders Matthew Raanan (CEO), Dan Nabat (CFO), and Ryan Rifkin (COO), PlanChecker AI is reshaping how cities, developers, and homeowners approach planning, approval, and construction.
To learn more or activate Interactive Plan Chat, visit: https://planchecker.ai
Media Contact
Registered Company Name: Plan Checker AI Inc.
Contact Person: Matthew Raanan
Email: matthew.raanan@planchecker.ai
Website: https://planchecker.ai
SOURCE: PlanChecker AI
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