Kestrel Labs
Kestrel is building code compliance software that runs inside Revit, checking BIM models against jurisdiction-specific requirements during design. It flags issues directly on model elements and ties every result to a cited code section. Teams run compliance checks continuously, not just at plan check, so problems surface while they are still easy to fix. Kestrel brings building code into the model, giving teams a clear, real-time understanding of where their project stands.
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Kestrel is the first structured compliance data layer for the built environment.
Building code has historically existed as static documents that architects read, interpret, and apply manually. In a world where design has moved into BIM, compliance has remained outside the model—fragmented across PDFs, markups, and late-stage plan review.
Kestrel changes that.
Kestrel is building code compliance software that runs inside Revit, evaluating BIM models against jurisdiction-specific requirements during design. Instead of checking compliance after drawings are complete, teams run checks continuously while designing, surfacing issues when they are still easy to fix.
At the core of the platform is a fundamental shift: building code becomes computable.
Kestrel translates licensed building code data, including International Code Council (ICC) sources, into structured, machine-executable logic that runs directly against the BIM model. Every issue is tied to a specific element in the design and linked to a cited code section, so teams can see what is wrong, why it matters, and how to resolve it.
This approach turns compliance from a manual, interpretive process into a system that can be evaluated in real time throughout design.
Kestrel’s rule library includes millions of checks across key regulatory categories such as egress, accessibility (ADA), fire and life safety, occupancy classifications, height and area limits, and jurisdiction-specific requirements. The platform applies these rules in context to each project’s location, building type, and conditions.
The result is a shift in how compliance happens:
- From checking PDFs at the end → to evaluating the model continuously
- From manual interpretation → to structured, verifiable logic
- From late-stage surprises → to early, actionable feedback
Kestrel is designed for the entire design team. Architects and designers work directly inside the Revit model, resolving issues in context. Project managers and principals track compliance status through a shared dashboard without opening BIM files, giving the entire team a clear view of where the project stands.
Kestrel does not replace architect judgment. It surfaces what is checkable and grounds every result in real code. Final interpretation and design decisions remain with the architect.
As BIM became the system of record for design, there has been no equivalent system for compliance. Kestrel fills that gap.
It is not a plugin or a point solution. It is the compliance layer that sits alongside the model, enabling teams to move faster, reduce rework, and reach permit with greater confidence.
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Kestrel is building code compliance software that runs inside Revit. It evaluates BIM models against jurisdiction-specific building code requirements during design, not at plan check. Kestrel is the first structured compliance data layer for the built environment, turning building code into logic that can be applied directly to your model.
Plan review tools check static PDFs after design is complete. Kestrel checks the live BIM model while you are designing it. Issues surface early, when they are still easy to fix. Instead of discovering problems at submission, teams evaluate compliance continuously throughout design.
Yes. Kestrel runs directly inside Revit as a native panel. There are no exports, no redlines, and no switching tools. Compliance checks run on the same model your team is actively designing.
Kestrel is built on licensed building code data, including International Code Council (ICC) sources. It applies requirements based on your project’s jurisdiction, type, and conditions. Every issue is tied to a specific code section so you can verify it directly and reference it in your documentation.
Kestrel translates building code into structured, machine-executable logic and applies it directly to your BIM model. It reads project attributes such as occupancy, jurisdiction, and sprinklering, then evaluates the design against applicable requirements. Results are mapped to specific elements in the model, with a cited code reference for each issue.
Most checks take about 30 seconds. Teams run checks continuously throughout design—after design reviews, before client meetings, or while testing options—so issues surface early and are easier to resolve.
No. Kestrel runs a first-pass compliance check to surface issues early. It handles the tedious work of interpreting and applying code, but final interpretation and design decisions remain with the architect.
General AI tools can summarize building code but do not understand your project. Kestrel uses your BIM model, your jurisdiction, and licensed code data to evaluate compliance in context. Every result is tied to a specific code section, not a general answer.
Yes. Designers run checks inside Revit, while project managers and principals can track compliance status through a shared dashboard. This provides a clear view of where the project stands without opening a BIM file.
As often as the design changes. Kestrel is built for continuous use. The earlier issues surface, the easier they are to fix, and the fewer surprises occur at submission.
Most permitting delays come from issues discovered late in the process. Kestrel shifts compliance earlier, so teams can resolve issues during design instead of at plan check. This reduces rework, shortens approval cycles, and increases confidence going into submission.