What AI tool should I use for NCC compliance, planning and permits?
Look up the NCC, check drawings against the code and find planning zones and overlays for any address.
Ask the NCC a question and get the clause back, with cited answers and planning data for any address.
Verdict: One of the most useful free tools here. Way faster than digging through the NCC on your phone. It doesn't replace your certifier, and it says so.
Price: Free plan (NCC and legislation search with citations). Paid plans (Plus, Max): see site.
AI property and design-compliance platform; its AI PreCheck checks plans against codes.
Verdict: More for developers, designers and councils than for tradies. Worth watching, since councils adopting AI pre-checks could speed up approvals.
Price: See site. Demo required.
Property data and planning zones/overlays for any Australian address.
Verdict: Not really AI, but the quickest way to check zones and overlays before you quote a build or extension.
Price: Free tier available. Standard A$82.50/month or A$62.50/month annually, Advanced A$240/month or A$200/month annually (ex GST). Enterprise custom.
AI checks your drawings and BIM models against the NCC and returns a cited pass/fail report.
Verdict: Useful for pre-submission checks before drawings go to the certifier. It's aimed more at designers and certifiers than at trades on the tools.
Price: See site.
Construction safety and compliance platform for builders and head contractors.
Verdict: Built for head contractors. If you're a subbie you'll get an invite, and it's free to you.
Price: See site. Custom pricing based on annual construction volume. HammerTechGO priced on a sliding scale.
Prices are as published by each vendor when we last checked. Some are in USD, some AUD; some include GST and some don't. Always confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Pricing last checked 2026-10-19.