Free Member Live Webinar – 0.1 CEUs

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
ICC Preferred Provider Course Number: 50893 (0.1 CEU)

Description: AI is showing up across building permitting, but “AI-powered” can mean very different things depending on the problem being solved. Some AI  tools help applicants submit permit-ready plans. Others support reviewers by accelerating plan review without compromising code compliance. 

In this session, we take a practical look at the current AI landscape in building permitting through the lens of day-to-day operations. Using real-world examples, we break down the main categories of AI in use today, how they actually work, and where each fits in the permitting processing. 

The discussion will center on:

• The difference between applicant-facing tools versus AI-assisted plan review
• Where AI can reduce plan review cycles and where it should not be applied
• How to evaluate AI tools for transparency, accuracy, and defensibility in a regulatory environment
• Understanding realistic time savings creating through the use of AI tools 
• Attendees will leave with a clear framework for assessing AI tools in the context of their department’s goals, staffing model, and compliance obligations.

This webinar is brought to you by CivCheck, a Clariti Company. Part of CALBO’s Industry Spotlight series, this session provides educational insights into emerging tools and practices in building safety. While examples may feature CivCheck, a Clariti Company, clients and technology, the content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by California Building Officials (CALBO).

Instructor: Dheekshita Kumar, CivCheck a Clariti Company. 

Dheekshita Kumar is the Co-Founder and CEO of CivCheck, a Clariti Company, an industry leader in AI plan review, and the developer of MIT’s first AI ethics curriculum. She works closely with building departments on real-world AI plan review use cases and has spoken at industry events including BOAF, Den AI, Summit, Boston University and more. 

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