39 Q2 2020 BUILD nsuring that a building is up to code is a challenge in and of itself, with the process often taking a great deal of time and money. SMARTreview™ has been perfectly designed to expedite the process, using the latest in software-based automation. Not only does the program help architects, designers, and builders to prepare building plans that conform to building codes, it also produces a report that demonstrates compliance. This critical step enables regulatory authorities to have the confidence to swiftly issue a building permit. SMARTreview is best used early on in a project, with the team collaborating with an architect to achieve the best possible results. Typically, a project will begin with a high-quality Building Information Model that can be checked automatically against the building code. This model often misses basic necessary elements, such as floors or roofs, or whether a wall should be interior or exterior. The teamwork with the architect to embed this information. Once complete, the plan review process can be completed in mere minutes, eliminating what used to be several days of hard work. With the detailed plan review audit, displayed either as sections in the building code or as lists of BIM elements or even as graphic displays of non-compliant elements, clients can quickly adjust the design to be compliant with the necessary rules and regulations. Each client is treated as an individual, with one-on-one treatment. This is because the learning curve on this sort of software is formidable. It is the first to market, and takes an approach that is unfamiliar and strange. Teleconferencing tools have enabled the team to give demonstrations and troubleshoot by sharing desktops across remote locations. This gives clients and SMARTreview staff an incredible amount of freedom within which to operate. Thanks to this innovative approach, SMARTreview is thoroughly unique. With the combined experience of the top authorities in building code plan review and a crew of talented software engineers, it boasts the most extensive ruleset of building code sections. The workflow can be applied at any stage, be it conceptual design stage or schematic design stage, all the way through construction documents, construction, and remodeling. The flexibility of the program makes it very impressive. Combining the artistic and the practical is what makes architecture and house building so enjoyable. Not only must a house look good, it must be built to an impressively high standard. The products developed by SMARTreview Inc. are designed to make the practical delivery of a project more straightforward. Having achieved such success in BUILD’s Home Builder Awards 2020, winning the award for Best Building Code Review Software 2020, we look a little more closely at this company to find out what they have to offer. E Building Codes of Conduct Feb20207 Currently, the team at SMARTreview are exploring new possibilities in the Mid-East, as well as in the United States. The approach has never been to replace existing processes with automation, but to partner what has gone before with this exciting new technology. In this way, the team intends to provide value that goes far beyond what is already possible. As the technology takes more of a hold on the industry, it is possible that the permit process might change to match, happening over-the-counter as opposed to over weeks or months. The potential of SMARTreview is incalculable, changing the way in which architects, consultants, contractors, municipalities and building owners operate. In a world where things are changing quickly, it’s companies like SMARTreview that lead the way. Effortlessly adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at SMARTreview have made their program available as a 90-day free trial, enabling architects and employees of municipalities to more easily work from home. The professional environment demands agility, but it’s people like those at SMARTreview who make sure that agility is possible. Contact: Mark J. Clayton Website: www.smartreview.biz
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