B4) Using A.I. for Plan Review
George Williams, MCP, CBO, Director of Operations,
Building Code Solutions, Inc. (BCS)
Wednesday, April 8 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville, OR
Class Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and it's reshaping how the building safety profession approaches various challenges. This course explores the current landscape of AI in the context of plan review and general code administration. Rather than focusing on any one product or software platform, the course provides a broad overview of how AI is emerging in our industry, what tasks it can assist with today, and where it might be heading next.
Through real-world case studies and practical examples, participants will examine how AI can be implemented in their workflow and be utilized responsibly. Attendees will learn how to integrate AI technologies into their own plan review processes—without compromising professional oversight. This is not a course on replacing reviewers with robots, it’s about empowering code professionals to become more effective, informed, and future-ready.
Oregon amendments/specific information will be incorporated into the presentation as appropriate.
Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.
Learning Objectives
• Establish the current landscape for A.I. use within building departments.
• Layout emerging trends and where A.I. may be heading in the future.
• Learn how to integrate A.I. technologies into your existing processes.
About our Presenter
George Williams, MCP, CBO, has been a 3rd party code professional since 2005, working with jurisdictions throughout the Western United States. His extensive experience includes various roles within building departments, such as building official and plans examiner for both commercial and residential projects. Mr. Williams has also contributed to the start-up of building departments and the implementation of permitting processes. He holds a master’s degree in construction management and boasts numerous ICC and IAPMO certifications, including Master Code Professional. An author of multiple ICC code publications, George is frequently invited to provide training to ICC chapters, sharing his expertise.
Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)
Pencil and paper
Target Audience (who should attend)
Building plan reviewers and building officials
Level of Expertise
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit
(ICC CEUs)
OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.
 ICC PPP CEUs: 6 In-Person Contact hours / 0.6 CEUs
An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.
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