Archistar

Archistar is a property technology company founded in 2010 in Sydney, Australia by Dr. Benjamin Coorey, initially built around AI-assisted feasibility and design tools for property developers before expanding into government permitting technology. It addresses the slow, manual process local governments use to check building and zoning applications against code, which can delay approvals for months.

Its AI PreCheck product, also known as eCheck, lets applicants upload design files in PDF, CAD, or BIM format for automated review against local zoning and building-code rules, returning a standardized pass/fail compliance report that issuing authorities can white-label. Archistar reports its planning and permitting tools are used by more than 30 cities and local governments across Australia, Canada, and the United States, including the City of Austin, Los Angeles County, and Harris County, Texas.

1. Automated code checking: reviews submitted plans against local zoning and building-code rules.

2. Multi-format upload: accepts PDF, CAD, and BIM files for automated assessment.

3. Pass/fail reporting: returns standardized compliance reports to guide design revisions.

4. Workflow integration: connects to existing municipal permit-processing systems.

5. White-label deployment: lets local governments brand the review portal as their own.

6. Feasibility tools: AI-assisted site and design analysis for property developers.