Regulatory Compliance Intelligence Lab
Advancing intelligent
regulation & compliance
across the AECO ecosystem.
RCI Lab is a multidisciplinary research lab dedicated to transforming how building regulations, planning policies, and compliance systems are designed, interpreted, and implemented.
By combining artificial intelligence, interoperable data systems, and digital twins, we help governments, industry, and communities deliver safer, more sustainable, and more efficient development outcomes.
WHAT WE DO
We develop machine-interpretable codes, automated compliance tools, and digital review platforms that support transparent, evidence-based, and timely approvals and compliance checking during construction and operations.
The Regulatory Compliance Intelligence Lab advances AI and data interoperability to modernize regulatory systems across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations ecosystem.
OUR FOCUS
We translate complex regulatory frameworks into digital, computable systems that support compliance-by-design.
Converting zoning, planning, and building codes into machine-readable knowledge models.
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Developing AI tools for automated and assisted compliance review.
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Integrating BIM, GIS, and digital twins into permitting and compliance workflows.
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Enabling secure data sharing across public agencies and platforms.
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Embedding sustainability, accessibility, and equity metrics into review systems.
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RESEARCH PILLARS
Our foundations of compliance innovation.
Computable regulation
Using natural language processing and semantic technologies to translate regulations into verifiable digital rules.
Automated & assisted compliance
Developing rule-checking engines and AI copilots that support first-time-right submissions.
Permit-grade digital twins
Integrating BIM and GIS to evaluate site, safety, climate, and performance conditions.
Data access & interoperability
Creating open standards, APIs, and governance frameworks for regulatory data.
Human-centred policy & adoption
Designing explainable, auditable systems in collaboration with regulators and applicants.
Sustainability & equity by design
Automating checks for energy efficiency, accessibility, resilience, and affordability.
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Why it matters
FOR GOVERNMENTS
Faster, transparent approvals
Traceable regulatory interpretations
Evidence-based policy development
Public trust with auditable workflows
FOR INDUSTRY
Reduced redesign and resubmission cycles
Lower compliance risk
Integrated compliance workflows
FOR RESEARCHERS & STUDENTS
Open datasets and benchmarks
Training across AI, BIM, GIS and policy
Real-world regulatory testbeds
OUR FOCUS
Our collaborative model brings together researchers, municipalities, technology partners, and practitioners to co-develop scalable regulatory solutions.
GET INVOLVED
Collaborate with us.
We welcome collaboration! Contact us for partnership inquiries, funding opportunities, or research engagements.
Government agencies
Industry partners
Technology firms
Academic reseachers
Gradute students