Tribunus analyzes council reports, bylaws, and OCPs to flag risks and explain past approval decisions, helping BC real estate developers submit stronger, approver-ready permit packages.
Trusted by BC Developers
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.
Tribunus is your permitting AI 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, Tribunus shortens timelines, reduced uncertainty, and helps you get to “yes” faster.
From project vision to permit approval in three intelligent steps
Share your site address, lot details, and vision. Tribunus's AI instantly ingests your inputs and pulls the right zoning bylaws, codes, and requirements for your property.
In seconds, Tribunus'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.
Tribunus 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
Tribunus Labs serves construction professionals across British Columbia
Streamline large projects with an AI co-pilot that maps permits, timelines, and risks.
Turbocharge research with AI that parses bylaws and drafts compliance reports.
Use AI due-diligence to de-risk sites and forecast permitting timelines.
Ready to accelerate your projects?
Built by experts who understand both BC building codes and cutting-edge AI technology
Co-Founder & CEO
Samuel J. Howard is a B.C. real estate operator and investor with family roots in the industry since 1969. After years in development projects, he co-founded Tribunus to reduce municipal-process delays and uncertainty. He brings hands-on approvals experience plus strong financial and regulatory expertise.
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
M. Usman Zia is a Computer Engineer who's worked on advanced AI systems at AMD. After experiencing permitting roadblocks on a personal commercial real estate development project, he co-founded Tribunus to address those inefficiencies. He complements his technical depth with a strong finance foundation from CFA studies.
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Gurinder Garcha worked as a Staff Engineer at AMD and is now a builder deep in coding, systems design, and integrations. He co-founded Tribunus to drive reliable, scalable implementation across AI infrastructure and product features.
Trained on BC zoning bylaws and building codes to surface compliance requirements instantly.
Regularly refreshed with the latest municipal regulations and policy changes across BC.
Built in collaboration with local developers and consultants to solve real permitting pain points.
“Finally, a solution that navigates BC building codes with us. Tribunus Labs flags red-flags early, reduces costly re-submissions, and saves weeks of research time.”
Join the Private Beta and receive early access with a concierge onboarding for your first project.
Brief intake on your project and permitting pain points.
A high-level, clause-cited outline of permits, requirements, and likely pitfalls for a representative project (no auto-submission claims).
How Tribunus plugs into your current docs/tools and where it saves research and rework.
A reserved spot in the beta plus influence on our roadmap.