Fordje Launches Code Clarifier to Revolutionize City Code Research for Construction Developers and Cities
Fordje's new tool eliminates time-consuming code research, helping cities and developers streamline the construction process by providing instant building and zoning code requirements.
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 10, 2024 Fordje, a new software startup in construction technology, has announced the launch of its first product, the Code Clarifier, which clarifies and accelerates the understanding of city codes for construction developers and city planners. By providing instant, comprehensive summaries of zoning and building code requirements, the Code Clarifier aims to resolve city code confusion that often causes huge delays in construction projects across residential, commercial and climate technology.
The Code Clarifier, which synthesizes thousands of pages of international, state, and local building and zoning codes, allows users to quickly query and retrieve summarized code requirements in seconds, eliminating hours of manual research. This product launch follows a successful closed beta, which collected feedback from users in both construction and city planning.
Our vision with the Code Clarifier is to vastly speed up construction timelines by detangling the intricate web of city codes. Developers, city planners, and citizens now have a reliable way to access and understand the codes that affect their projects.
The impact of the Code Clarifier is significant in the construction world, where approximately 20% of permit applications are rejected often due to incorrect or misunderstood code information. Fordje's solution allows developers to avoid costly delays by enabling accurate, first-time submission of plans based on precise, up-to-date code references down to the city level.
"Our vision with the Code Clarifier is to vastly speed up construction timelines by detangling the intricate web of city codes. Developers, city planners, and citizens now have a reliable way to access and understand the codes that affect their projects," said Gillian Wildfire, CEO of Fordje. "We're reducing the time spent on code-related research, which can often delay projects for weeks."
Industry leaders agree that Fordje is filling a critical gap. Reynolds Holmes of GAF Energy commented, "This has been an industry need for decades. The Code Clarifier is a game changer that will enable significant improvement to our speed to project completion through faster research, permits and inspections."
The Fordje Code Clarifier not only helps developers expand into new markets more easily by clarifying codes across multiple regions, but also supports city planners and permitting departments by significantly reducing the number of questions they receive from developers and citizens alike. With accurate, quickly accessible code references, users can find the exact requirements they need, facilitating smoother collaboration between cities and developers.
About Fordje
Fordje is dedicated to revolutionizing the way city codes are understood and applied in the construction and development industry. With its innovative tools, Fordje is empowering construction developers and city planners to navigate complex code systems efficiently and accurately, reducing delays and enhancing the clarity of city code requirements. The company's flagship product, the Code Clarifier, represents a major step forward in fast construction development for all stakeholders involved.