Code compliance, engineering practice,
and drawing review.

The most common International Energy Conservation Code violations in commercial construction drawings, from envelope insulation gaps to HVAC efficiency documentation errors.

The most common ASCE 7 design load errors found during structural drawing review, from wind exposure misclassification to missing drift loads, and how to catch them before submittal.

The most common ACI 318-19 code violations found during structural concrete plan review, from development length mistakes to missing confinement detailing.

The most common International Plumbing Code violations in construction drawings, from fixture unit miscounts to water hammer arrestor omissions, and how to catch them before permit submittal.

The most common IBC and ASCE 7 violations in structural construction drawings, from load path gaps to connection detail errors, and why they keep appearing even on engineer-stamped sets.

The most common National Electrical Code violations in construction drawings, from panel schedule errors to arc flash documentation gaps, and how to catch them before the AHJ does.

A practical comparison of the Uniform Mechanical Code and International Mechanical Code: where they agree, where they diverge, and what it means for your drawing review.

The most common NFPA 13 fire sprinkler design errors in construction drawings, from obstruction rules to hydraulic calculations, and why they trigger correction notices.

A breakdown of the most frequent ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation rate procedure errors in construction drawings, from zone-level calculations to system-level adjustments.

The difference between a useful plan review comment and a useless one comes down to specificity. Here's why exact code citations matter for PEs, AHJs, and project documentation.

A practical checklist for mechanical PEs reviewing HVAC construction drawings, covering equipment schedules, ventilation, energy code, and coordination.

The most frequently flagged egress code violations in construction drawings, with exact IBC section references and what reviewers look for.

How AI-assisted plan review works for construction drawings, where it excels at catching code violations, and why it still requires PE verification.