Plan Analyst Reviews

“I currently do plans examination for several jurisdictions and design professionals here in Oklahoma on a regular basis. I am also the current sitting CBO on the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission. I started using Plan Analyst back in 2009 and purchased the 2012 & 2015. Naturally, the user should have a working knowledge of the codes to enjoy the full benefit, but I am pleased with the program in that it provides me with a handy checklist of items I might otherwise miss.”

There were a couple of "glitches" in previous versions (code references mostly).

Ease of use How many cities take this type over stamped engineering

Need a online download, got a new computer but don't have a CD player anymore

The calculator inside the program '' in-field''is a great option plus that it's easy to learn and use and simple to understand.

The error messages are kind of not so much helpful and some glitches can happen sometimes.

I do plan review for a small town. I get a lot of plans that are drawn on a sheet of notebook paper. I have many years of experience in construction and know the "standards" of building, but it's nice to have a program to verify the way a structure is built.

The when it is done with the calculations a screen is displayed and sometimes the wording does not show up correctly, like it is cut off. But the description is very clear that there is an issue and it is easy to track down for the info.

In-field calculator is great! But the code review that is copy and paste ready is money.

Is it possible to have an error message pop up when entering some of the information stating when something is not compliant rather than waiting till the end and creating a Correction Report. I understand that some things have to wait till the end, but some could be addressed while being entered.

easy to customize and produce code studies that are consistent with each permit. It eliminates the need to explain and provide code sections to each permit holder. I make the code study part of the permit and refer to it when calling out corrections during an inspection.

Standard copy and paste would be nice while customizing the report

Plan Analyst is very easy to use. A little self training and you'll be well on your way. The reporting is helpful and I use it to revise my drawings so they meet code.

Not much dislike, but it would be useful to have to option to insert plans either pdf or dwg/dxf into the software and do area analysis.

I feel like I can get a great overview of code requirements for a project early in the design process with minimal effort.

I would like it if it were easier to revise the code review inputs. The interface for doing this is a bit awkward.

Information input and questions lead you thru a consistent approach. Less likely to forget something. provides documentation trail.

Getting used to the methodology approach.