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Software that enables building officials, architects and designers to produce complete, accurate, form driven code studies / plan checks and correction reports. Based on the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) published by the International Code Council (ICC). Also available are the Sign Design Calculator, Deck Calculator and Beam & Column Calculator.
Provider
Render Plus Software
Located In
United States
Foundation
2010
Open API
No
Training
Documentation, Live Online
Support
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support
Architects, building officials (plan reviewers), general contractors and others needing to generate a building code study / plan review.
Content Source: Plan Analyst
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Plan Analyst Reviews
Pros
I am very pleased with the software. It's a bit unusual in the way the information is input, but in a short time I got the hang of it and it is very fast to get the data that I need.
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.
Cons
The appearance of the on-screen interface is the epitome of utilitarian, so you know this software was not designed for entertainment purposes.
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.
"Building Code Professional testimonial"
Overall: I do plans examination and building code enforcement for a living and I recommend it.
Pros: “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.”
Cons: There were a couple of "glitches" in previous versions (code references mostly).
Vendor Response
"Plan Analyst 2018 for free-standing sign structures "
Overall: This version is an update to our ongoing subscription to Plan Analyst. The update allows us to present our plans for municipal approval using the most recently adopted IBC in our production drawings and calculations.
Pros: Plan Analyst allows you to enter the profile dimensions for your sign components, shape, height etc and determine the support steel/wood upright(s) and footing spec's that will meet 2018 IBC for review/approval by building code enforcement staff at your local municipality. You can iterate to configure the needed support steel & footing dimensions to meet code and work with your design and local installation conditions to help you achieve budget & material/efficiency targets.
Cons: The appearance of the on-screen interface is the epitome of utilitarian, so you know this software was not designed for entertainment purposes.
Vendor Response
"Review "
Overall: Good
Pros: Ease of use How many cities take this type over stamped engineering
Cons: Need a online download, got a new computer but don't have a CD player anymore
Vendor Response
"Plan analyst "
Overall: This program is becoming more and more an important thing to complete some of my works, the simplicity and the eas of use give it more chances to be discovered and get used to work with it.
Pros: The calculator inside the program '' in-field''is a great option plus that it's easy to learn and use and simple to understand.
Cons: The error messages are kind of not so much helpful and some glitches can happen sometimes.
Vendor Response
"Plan Analyst - Sign Calculator"
Overall: This is a critical part of our estimation process. We use the tool to estimate the costs involved in the structural footings of pylon and monument signs. In cases where we need stamped engineering, we can send the reports along with calculations to the engineer.
Pros: This is an easy to use tool for calculating the required foundation and steel size for freestanding sign types.
Cons: The 2018 version has many improvements. Only augured foundations are supported, would like to see support for spread foundations added.
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