Overview Tyler Drake, an experienced certifier at Drake Development Solutions, recently completed a construction certificate (CC) assessment where the inclusion of Tools™ significantly sped up the…

Building for Acoustic Comfort: Why Noise Matters Noise is one of the most underestimated factors in building design. While we often focus on aesthetics, functionality, and…

Energy Efficiency in Building Design: Practical Tips for Section J Compliance Energy science is one of the more complex areas in building compliance, especially when it…

Condensation Prevention Made Simple with Tools™ Condensation may seem like a minor issue, but in construction, it can lead to some serious health and safety concerns….

There are major risk factors when we design & build anything. Trouble is most of these factors are difficult to integrate because they can’t be found…

Comfort | Room Ventilation Toilets stink & so do other enclosed areas without adequate fresh air. Natural ventilation of Habitable Rooms must be provided by any…

Natural light is free, nice and often includes sunlight or a great view as a bonus! The keys to Natural Lighting Rules for Habitable Rooms are:…

This is currently my favourite Tool … along with around 90 others … haha.   EVERYONE needs to know this stuff … yep that means YOU!  And the…

Ratings of Walls & Floors to ensure compliance between different use areas Where are Discontinuous Construction type Walls required? Typical compliant Wall assemblies Upgraded to include…

Concrete is an incredible building material with a myriad of benefits. It’s termite-proof, incredibly durable, easily molded, boasts good thermal mass, and offers a wide range…