How It Works

01.

Import & Set up

Upload existing Images or CAD files to recreate a site's footprint.  Start your renovation or new build with a digital twin in seconds.

02.

Audit Your Project

Our engine scans for violations—like turning radii and egress widths. Every flag is linked to jurisdiction-specific IBC and IRC rules with one-click automated fixes.

03.

Customize Your Rules

Our default audits can be easily configured customized to scan for the issues most critical to your firm or your project.

04.

Export & Share

Export reports or invite collaborators  to justify design decisions and shorten RFI cycles with your team.

Features

Upload your Documents (DXF, PNG, JPEG)
Validate Your Plans

Buildable Engine was created by professionals who design and build homes for a living.

Customize Your Rules
Share With Your Team & Clients

Built by professionals. Recognized in the design world.

Buildable Engine was created by professionals who design and build homes for a living.

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Protect Your Margins — Stop Rework Before It Starts

Most design-build teams find code conflicts after the plans have hardened or construction has begun. Buildable Engine identifies high-risk bottlenecks while the design is still fluid:

x Site & Zoning Validation:
   Automatically catch envelope violations against local lot constraints and setbacks before they become permit-blocking legal issues.

x Jurisdiction-Specific Code Scans.:
    Surface high-risk errors—such as improper turning radii or egress widths—linked directly to your specific local building codes.

x Pre-Con Coordination Errors:
   
Surface 'invisible' clashes between architectural layouts and structural or utility requirements while the design is still fluid.

The Bottom Line: Stop the RFI and redesign cycles that lead to fee write-offs and delayed permits.

This is a Professional Intelligence Layer. It is not a replacement for CAD or BIM; it is the validation engine that sits on top of them.

Buildable Engine helped me test four different kitchen and bedroom layouts without committing to any of them. Being able to compare options side by side helped me understand tradeoffs around space and flow before I ever talked to a designer.

Doris M. --Oak Park, IL

We uploaded our floor plan thinking it was basically done. The system flagged issues with hallway widths and door swings that would cause issues once walls were framed. We adjusted the layout in minutes instead of discovering it during construction.

John C. --New York, NY

I can’t speak more highly of the Buildable Engine team, especially the founder and design team. They went beyond software support and helped refine a layout based on how we really live — kids, guests, cooking, and flow. The tech+ human guidance made it much easier to move forward with confidence.

Ellen B. --West Palm Beach, FL

Accelerate Your Pre-Con Workflow

While other teams wait weeks for drafters, Buildable Engine users test, validate, and hand off designs in days.

Feasibility in Minutes:
Upload existing PDFs or CAD files to instantly test new renovation layouts. Explore multiple design options side-by-side to find the most efficient use of space before committing to a bid.

We provide ongoing support to help you settle and succeed

Real-time Guardrails
Our engine scans for geometric errors in real-time—like improper turning radii or egress widths—to stop permit rejections before they ever reach the city. Linked to jurisdiction-specific IBC and IRC logic

We provide ongoing support to help you settle and succeed

RFI-proof Your Handoffs:
Provide your design partners with code-validated concepts, drastically reducing the "back-and-forth" loops that stall project starts.

We handle everything from visas to cultural integration

Defensible Audit Trails:
Every flag is backed by a professional Code-Compliance Log with explicit code citations for every project.

We prioritize understanding your needs to provide tailored guidance

Eliminate Pre-Con Uncertainty

Move from "I think it’s compliant" to "The system verified it." Surface the design gaps that cause site stalls and change orders before they hit your bottom line.

Bidding with Certainty

Stop relying on memory. Validate complex layouts during the estimate phase to avoid the "unknowns" that lead to under-bidding and margin erosion. Every violation in our system is backed by explicit, jurisdiction-specific code citations, allowing you to defend your decisions with hard data.

Accelerated Client Buy-in

This isn't just a drawing tool; it is a validation layer designed to catch the high-risk issues that kill project margins. Show clients buildable options in real-time and use side-by-side comparisons to justify design changes and move to contract faster.

Reduced Liability & RFI Volume

Secure client buy-in faster with side-by-side feasibility comparisons and 3D visualizations that prove your plan is both efficient and compliant. Create a defensible audit trail of every code-check and correction to hand off validated concepts that reduce the burden on your design partners.

Is this meant to replace my architect or contractor?
Do I need design or construction experience to use this?
What type of support is available, in case I need it? 
Can you help me find an Architect or Construction Team? 
Can I share this with my architect or contractor- if I already have one?
What if I make a mistake while designing?
How does this actually save me money?
How much does it cost to use Buildable Engine?
Does Buildable Engine help with Renovations or only New Construction? 
Does Buildable Engine help with Renovations or only New Construction? 
How many Layouts can I explore
How accurate is Buildable Engine? 
How does the system check for violations? and what does that mean? 
What codes and standards do you check for (e.g., ADA, IBC)?
How do you maintain your rule libraries
Do I need to understand the logic behind the rules? 
What happens if a violation is found? Do you suggest fixes?
Can I build off of Buildable Engine Plans? 
How does Buildable Engine handle my data and privacy?

It feels like having an architect in the room early — just breaking things down before you spend real money.

Homeowner, major renovation

It helped me understand what was actually possible before I talked to contractors.

Homeowner, addition project

The 'guided mode' was exactly what I needed. It explained why my wall placement was wrong in simple English. Game-changer.

Homeowner, first renovation

Plan with confidence.

Make smarter decisions before construction makes them expensive. Flexible plans available.