UpCodes announced the launch of Copilot Intelligence, the first project-aware AI designed specifically for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. 

For decades, navigating building codes has been one of the most time-consuming and risk-prone aspects of construction projects, contributing to costly re-work, delays and safety risks for architects, engineers, and contractors who are building our homes and schools. Copilot Intelligence represents a step change in how the industry engages with building codes. For the first time, professionals can work with an AI that learns from each project, adapts to their workflow, and delivers instant compliance checklists.

The broader AI trend is clear: general-purpose models can answer broadly, but not deeply. When the task involves life-safety codes or legal interpretation, accuracy matters more than eloquence. In recent benchmarking, Copilot Intelligence scored 93% on code compliance accuracy; more than double the top generic AI’s performance, showing why purpose-built AI is fast becoming the next frontier of trustworthy automation.

“With Copilot Intelligence, we’re changing the way construction teams interact with the law itself. Instead of codes being a barrier, they become a tool that empowers architects and engineers to design safer, more affordable, and more resilient communities. That’s the shift we’ve been working toward from the start,” said Scott Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO of UpCodes.

Real World Impact:

Copilot Intelligence introduces powerful new capabilities:

• Project Memory: Carries project context across sessions: jurisdiction, occupancy, past conversations, and uploaded documents. This persistent memory means users can pick up exactly where they left off, cutting repetitive setup and dramatically improving accuracy across project phases.
• User Memory: Learns and adapts to a professional’s role, expertise level, and preferred style of communication.
• Error Reduction/ROI: Copilot’s tailored outputs have driven more than a 1,200% ROI in time and revenue gains by reducing rework and compliance errors.
• AI-Generated Checklists: Automatically creates project-specific compliance checklists with inline code references and citations.
• Document and Image Uploads: References documents such as AHJ comments, spec drafts, soils reports, or Title 24 documents for tailored answers.
• Sharper Answers: Cleaner formatting, visual outputs, and stronger citations for faster, more confident decisions.
• Time Savings: UpCodes users are already reporting saving more than 15 hours each month on average, time that can be reinvested in design and delivery.

This evolution cements UpCodes’ position as the category leader in AI for compliance workflows, bridging the gap between traditional code libraries and generic AI assistants.

“You can plug in a project location and you get an amended version of the codes,” said Dan Stine, Director of Design Technology at Lake Flato. “UpCodes’ AI can, for example, tell you within seconds if and why accessibility features, such as a vertical grab bar on a toilet, are required in a specific building and location. That’s a huge amount of time saved.”

A Case Study in Action

The launch builds on real-world results. For example, Obelisk Architects, an architectural practice working on multifamily housing, recently used UpCodes’ AI to identify accessibility requirements early in the design phase, preventing costly redesigns later. By cutting the time spent searching codes and generating checklists, Obelisk accelerated delivery and improved confidence that their projects were fully compliant across jurisdictions.

Why It Matters Now

The U.S. faces mounting challenges: a housing shortage, aging infrastructure, and climate-related risks. Compliance is often seen as a bottleneck. Copilot’s Project Memory directly addresses this by turning code knowledge into cumulative intelligence; project interactions become smarter over time, scaling institutional expertise across teams. Copilot Intelligence also reframes compliance as a catalyst, helping professionals design faster and build smarter for safer, greener, and more affordable construction.

“Legacy workflows force professionals to re-enter project context over and over, wasting time and creating blind spots,” added Scott Reynolds, CEO of UpCodes. “Copilot Intelligence represents a system-level leap forward, helping the industry move faster while embedding safety, climate resilience, and compliance into every decision.”

Availability

Copilot Intelligence is available starting today for all Professional Plan users. Existing users will see the new capabilities rolled out immediately, with options to upgrade from Free or Essentials plans.

To learn more, visit www.up.codes.