Callout Software LLC is a Colorado-based software company founded in 2026 by Benjamin Stortz, a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer. The company builds AI tools for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, with a focus on helping licensed PEs work faster without compromising the quality of their code compliance reviews.
Callout reviews PDF construction drawing sets against 33+ building codes and standards across 7 engineering disciplines: mechanical, structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, energy, and fire protection. Supported codes include IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, ASHRAE 62.1/90.1, NFPA 13/72/101, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, the NEC, and more. Each finding includes a severity rating (Critical/Major/Minor/Advisory), exact code section citation, confidence level, and suggested resolution. Engineers accept, reject, or edit each finding, and those decisions calibrate future reviews to match their judgment. A Firm Standards Library lets teams add custom requirements checked automatically on every review. Organization features include shared credit pools, role-based access, firm-wide calibration, and an ROI analytics dashboard.
Callout reduces the time licensed PEs spend on first-pass drawing reviews by catching code compliance issues before the engineer's detailed review. Instead of reading every sheet looking for obvious violations, engineers start with a structured list of findings and focus their time on the issues that require real engineering judgment. Credit-based pricing starts at $8 with no subscriptions, and credits never expire.