EPISODE 429: Have you ever been knee-deep in a project, only to discover you’ve missed a crucial building code? It’s frustrating and costly, right? 

What if you could avoid those mistakes with just a few clicks?

Meet Scott Reynolds, co-founder & CEO of UpCodes, who’s leading a revolution in construction by providing open access to building codes through an online platform.

In this episode, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Scott to discuss the critical role building codes play in construction and how the Pro Codes Act–a bill that could privatize access to codes–threatens this.

Scott explains how limited access to these codes could impact not just the construction industry but the rest of society. He also dives into how some organizations are profiting from these codes, why the Pro Codes Act could hinder innovation, how to leverage AI technology for code compliance, and more.

Want to learn how codes affect your work and what you can do to protect it from its threat?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

What is UpCodes and how it all started (01:37)

Challenges faced by architects in understanding building codes (03:09)

Differences in codes between the U.S. and Hong Kong (04:45)

How are GCs and trades interacting with UpCodes (06:24)

The legal battle for free and open access to building codes (08:55)

How other organizations are making money off building codes (12:22)

The Pro Codes Act and its implications for the industry (17:34)

Utilizing AI technology in code compliance (20:38)

How limited access to codes can hinder innovation (24:40)

Keep up with Scott and his work at UpCodes (40:45)

Construction technology news of the week (41:22)

Additional Resources:

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Follow Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-reynolds/

Check out UpCodes to learn more: https://up.codes/

Help keep the law free by opposing the Pro Codes Act: https://up.codes/pro-codes-act

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See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️

➡️Denver Mayor Mike Johnston claims city exceeded goal to reduce permitting time by 30%

https://denvergazette.com/news/denver-mayor-cut-permitting-time/article_2d3c8c8e-448c-11ef-a66e-1720a606608d.html

➡️GreenLite Raises $28.5 Million Series A to Streamline Construction

Permitting with Tech-Driven Solutions

https://www.siliconhillsnews.com/2024/09/22/greenlite-raises-28-5-million-series-a-to-streamline-construction-permitting-with-tech-driven-solutions/

➡️Amazon's return-to-office mandate could boost downtown Seattle's recovery

https://queenannenews.com/news/2024/sep/24/amazons-return-to-office-mandate-could-boost-downtown-seattles-recovery/

➡️Amazon’s new office-only work policy is sure to backfire

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4885672-amazon-return-office-controversy/

➡️PwC tells UK staff it will monitor office attendance

https://www.ft.com/content/11ccedba-f120-4dd2-a98f-19e8b59d7764

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