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, acoustic comfort…
Understanding the Importance of Fire Hydrant Booster Assemblies When it comes to fire safety, there’s no room for assumptions. Every detail, from the placement of fire…
Navigating the Maze: Accessible Dwelling Entries and Livable Housing Design In the intricate world of construction and housing design, it’s easy to get lost in a…
Tools™ is trying to make Fire-Stopping easy to do. The principles & jargon should be starting to lock in. However, craft is about the detail. Our recent…
Access | Accessibility | Amenities | WC (Ambulant) Are you looking to make your building more accessible to people with disabilities? One crucial aspect to…
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:…
Are specifications causing you endless headaches? You’re not alone. We get it. Creating them is a chore, clients don’t want to pay for them, and contractors…
Access | Accessibility | Accessible Off-Street Parking When it comes to designing and building accessible off-street parking, getting the dimensions right is crucial. Whether you’re a…
Please wake up from your hols everyone …… because buildings are complex and need YOU to know the technical stuff – especially with Services, Fire & Waterproofing. I’m…
This is currently my favourite Tool … along with around 90 others … haha. EVERYONE needs to know this stuff … yep that means YOU! And the…
This O’meter gives you lots of tips about different substrates for timber flooring. To me, I don’t care what I fix timber to so long as…