AI Co-Pilot for
Development Permits

Navigate zoning bylaws, building codes, and approval steps with an intelligent assistant that guides you through the permitting process.

Trusted by BC Developers

The Pain

BC's permitting process is slow, complex, and costly. Developers face maze-like regulations, endless forms, and approval times that can stretch nearly a year. Every month of delay drives up carrying costs and stalls projects.

13-14
Months for rezoning & DP approvals
~11
Months for Vancouver building permits
1-3%
Extra carrying cost per year from delays

The Solution

Quincy AI is your permitting co-pilot. It instantly interprets zoning bylaws, building codes, and application requirements, giving you clear answers and compliance checks that normally take weeks. By flagging risks early and guiding you step-by-step, Quincy shortens timelines, reduced uncertainty, and helps you get to “yes” faster.

80%
Research time cut
24/7
Guidance available

How It Works

From project vision to permit approval in three intelligent steps

01

Tell Quincy About Your Project

Instant property intelligence

Share your site address, lot details, and vision. Quincy's AI instantly ingests your inputs and pulls the right zoning bylaws, codes, and requirements for your property.

02

Get an AI-Generated Permitting Gameplan

Complete roadmap in seconds

In seconds, Quincy's AI analyzes your project and produces a tailored roadmap: permits, fees, timelines, and draft forms. It's like having a senior permitting expert on call 24/7.

03

AI Co-Pilot Through to Approval

Expert guidance to approval

Quincy stays by your side—answering code questions, flagging risks, and formatting submission packages. The AI acts as a knowledgeable co-pilot, guiding you confidently to "yes."

Ready to experience the future of permitting?

Join BC developers who are already building faster

Who's It For?

Quincy AI serves construction professionals across British Columbia

🏢

Developers

Streamline large projects with an AI co-pilot that maps permits, timelines, and risks.

  • Shorten approvals
  • Lower carrying costs
  • Flag requirements early
📐

Consultants

Turbocharge research with AI that parses bylaws and drafts compliance reports.

  • Catch compliance issues
  • Cut review time
  • Provide client-ready insights
💼

Investors

Use AI due-diligence to de-risk sites and forecast permitting timelines.

  • Spot red flags
  • Compare approval paths
  • Make faster decisions

Ready to accelerate your projects?

Meet the Founders

Built by experts who understand both BC building codes and cutting-edge AI technology

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Samuel J. Howard

Co-Founder & CEO

Samuel J. Howard comes from a family with deep roots in B.C. real estate dating back to 1969. His inspiration for Quincy came from years of observing and contributing to development projects, where he saw how municipal processes create costly delays and uncertainty for builders. As an active real estate investor, he brings personal experience with the pressures of navigating complex approvals. Samuel adds strong financial and regulatory expertise to the team.

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M. Usman Zia

Co-Founder & CTO

M. Usman Zia has a background in Computer Engineering and experience working on advanced AI systems for data centers at AMD. While navigating a large-scale commercial development, he faced firsthand the inefficiencies and roadblocks in municipal permitting, giving him direct insight into the problem Quincy is solving. He also built a strong foundation in finance through CFA studies, complementing his technical expertise with analytical perspective.

Deep BC Building Code Knowledge

AI-Powered Code Intelligence

Trained on BC zoning bylaws and building codes to surface compliance requirements instantly.

Continuously Updated Knowledge

Regularly refreshed with the latest municipal regulations and policy changes across BC.

Developer-Focused Partnerships

Built in collaboration with local developers and consultants to solve real permitting pain points.

“Finally, a solution that navigates BC building codes with us. Quincy AI flags red-flags early, reduces costly re-submissions, and saves weeks of research time.”
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John Smith
Development Manager

Ready to Speed Up
Your Permits?

Join the Private Beta and receive early access with a concierge onboarding for your first project.

What you'll get

Concierge Onboarding

Brief intake on your project and permitting pain points.

AI Feasibility Snapshot

A high-level, clause-cited outline of permits, requirements, and likely pitfalls for a representative project (no auto-submission claims).

Workflow Fit & Integration Plan

How Quincy plugs into your current docs/tools and where it saves research and rework.

Priority Early Access

A reserved spot in the beta plus influence on our roadmap.

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