Plan Check
While Conventional Framing Academy focuses on structural design, the building industry exists within a structured regulatory environment where construction documents must be evaluated for compliance with adopted building codes. The ability to perform thorough and consistent plan reviews represents a specialized professional skill developed through structured training and disciplined practice.
If you are seeking structured training in code-compliant plan review, our companion platform, Praxis Plan Check Academy (PraxisPCA), offers comprehensive courses focused on the review of residential wood framing plans in accordance with the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC).
Courses are structured using a plan check workflow, guiding participants through the systematic review of residential wood framing plans. the core elements of the courses are:
Deep code exposition
Structured plan review workflows
Step by Step plan review examples
Identification of common design deficiencies
Writing clear and effective review comments
ICC Preferred Provider CEUs
Praxis PCA courses are designed for:
Building plan reviewers
Building inspectors
Building officials
Permit technicians
Structural designers seeking insight into the plan review process
Engineers and architects who coordinate with building departments
If your role involves reviewing, approving, or responding to plan check comments, these courses provide structured guidance grounded in real-world practice.
While Conventional Framing Academy courses focus on how structures are designed, Praxis PCA courses focus on how those designs are reviewed for code compliance.
Together, these platforms provide complementary perspectives on residential wood framing.
Gain the knowledge and tools necessary to perform residential framing plan reviews with clarity and confidence.