Simplifying
Building Codes.
Tools™ helps prevent costly mistakes and maximise efficiency by transforming the National Construction Codes (NCC) into interactive, easy-to-understand graphics and where appropriate incorporating deemed to comply and best practice information.
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How does it work?
We’ve summarised the NCC into simple, interactive graphics. Building Codes, version and Class references are all included, as well as best practices and risk information that you won’t find elsewhere. Stop wasting your time researching Codes, interpreting confusing rules and communicating requirements using words. Find, Zoom and Share the essential information you need.
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the Tool™ you need.
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discover knowlege.
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A picture tells 1,000 words.
Humans are hard wired to understand images far quicker than blocks of text. Tools™ transforms as much as 30 pages of text, tables and figures into a single, informative graphic.
Why sift through piles of confusing, disorganised rules and regulations when you can just use Tools™?
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Waterproofing
External Waterproofing
Threshold
Sub-sill with Set Down
Fire
Bushfire Construction
Bushfire Prone Development
Building Fabric
Masonry Veneer
Site Works
Pool Safety
Building Fabric
Box Gutter
About us.
Jerry Tyrrell’s brainchild, Tools™ was born after decades of frustration, witnessing the same easily avoidable mistakes being made.
Knowledge is the solution to our industry’s quality crisis. Millions of wonderful ancient buildings were built by proud designers and craftsmen using age old best practice and wisdom. They didn’t need piles of confusing rules and regulations.
Tools™ unlocks construction knowledge and simplifies building compliance.
A short history…
1788
Europeans start building in Australia
1976
Students search libraries
for best practice
for best practice
1988
Launch of the
NCC
NCC
2016
NCC becomes
free
free
2017
Tools™
is created
is created
2022
Tools™ App
launched
launched
2023+
Defects decrease.
Build quality increases
Build quality increases
Pricing
We want everyone to have access to Tools™.
That’s why you can always access Tools FREE of charge.
FREE
For individuals who need the basics of Tools™.
$0
Free Forever
$0
Free Forever
- Access 3 Tools™ / month
- Access new releases monthly
- Access SpecTools™
Individual PRO
For individuals who need unlimited Tools™ + all features.
$29.99
/month, billed monthly
$23.99
/month, billed yearly ($287.90)
- Unlimited Access to Tools™
- Unlock all PRO features
- Access new releases monthly
Teams PRO
For teams collaborating internally and externally with Tools™.
$24.99
/month, per member, billed monthly
$19.99
/month, per member, billed yearly ($239.90)
- Everything from Pro Individual
- 2+ team members
- Team Management
Customer Stories.
There’s a game-changing app in town for Australian Construction Companies! I’m excited to share about this exceptional tool that simplifies NCC and Australian Standards. Let’s give a shoutout to @JerryTyrrell for creating it.
This app is a must-have for every construction professional. With building regulations becoming more intricate, this tool is a timely necessity for the industry. Let’s support this innovation that offers a succinct library of codes and standards, crucial for our field’s advancement.
This app is a must-have for every construction professional. With building regulations becoming more intricate, this tool is a timely necessity for the industry. Let’s support this innovation that offers a succinct library of codes and standards, crucial for our field’s advancement.
This tool impressed me with the way these diagrams easily explained what we document in 2D, especially like the glazing window (albeit for commercial) and the view with the window removed, this really starts to talk about sequencing – which I hope could be the next phase in your vast opportunities in developing this “Tool”.
Looking forward to seeing this platform progress.
Looking forward to seeing this platform progress.
We’re not all literal people.
I see Tools as a great way to resolve the confusion in our industry.
I see Tools as a great way to resolve the confusion in our industry.
Your App was introduced to me by a colleague. Brilliant! I liked it so much. It helps in my drive for standardisation in the fire protection industry. I have been in the fire & HVAC industry for 30+ years and it still amazes me that so many interpretations exist of what is black & white. In my case this is AS1851-2012 & DA19. Your illustrations take away the “grey” with installations of simple fire systems as an example.
Game changer !
Many congrats, absolutely amazingly clear precise relevant condensed content the industry is frankly begging for – wish I had this years ago – give me a heads up on the IPO !!
Hi Jerry,
Just an update. I intend to retire this year and therefore will not require your service. My biggest regret is that you and your company didn’t exist 50 years ago. I still think it is the most fantastic resource for architects and construction professionals I have ever seen. In a weird way I am disappointed I no longer have a need for it.
Well done and good luck.
Just an update. I intend to retire this year and therefore will not require your service. My biggest regret is that you and your company didn’t exist 50 years ago. I still think it is the most fantastic resource for architects and construction professionals I have ever seen. In a weird way I am disappointed I no longer have a need for it.
Well done and good luck.
Thank you!!!! The best thing at the ISee Summit! I have been so frustrated
with navigating the NCC for so long and like you I think in pictures so this
is exactly what I have been looking for.
with navigating the NCC for so long and like you I think in pictures so this
is exactly what I have been looking for.
