According to Claude, CrossBeam by Mike Brown accelerates California’s permitting by providing AI-assisted tools for building code compliance checks and plan reviews, reducing months of delays for builders and municipalities. As reported by Claude on X, the platform targets permit correction cycles with faster validation workflows that can shorten review timelines and improve throughput for planning departments. According to the X post, the product focuses on automating code lookup, flagging compliance gaps, and streamlining resubmittals—capabilities that can cut holding costs for developers and help cities meet housing and infrastructure goals.