How we support builders | Building Knowledge Canada Inc.

Not all of our builders have the same needs.

When we work with each client, the process is dynamic and customized to meet their needs and budget with the most appropriate building science principles, building programs and diagnostic tools.

We partner with you, providing specialized support throughout the whole building process to meet your project goals.

The results allow our professional builders and developers to build better homes, streamline construction details and bring their teams and trades on board with the specific training and education services they most need.

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The Builder 360 Process. Integrated Design Process. Simplified.

Introduction + Discovery

Introduction to Builder & Discovery Meeting

A first, initial meeting with our client to establish their project needs, challenges and opportunities. We ask lots of questions. We do lots of listening.

Design Optimization & Field Benchmarking

Builder 360° Design Planning Optimization, Modeling & Field Benchmarking

This is where we do our deep analysis, looking for cost efficient and practical opportunities to improve. Applying optimization tools assessing energy models, enclosure options, mechanical opportunities, carbon analysis and much more. We also test the current performance of your homes and review current practices, materials and technologies.

Implementation

Builder 360° Implementation Training & Building Performance Verification

Then we deliver the analysis to the builder and their team. A charrette-style working session where collaborative decisions can be made and project specifications defined. It's all bout limiting cost, simplifying the construction process and delivering a high performance home that works!

Continuous Improvement Process

Builder 360° Performance Continuous Improvement Process: Impact Report, Monthly Field Inspection Report, Annual Report & Builders Meeting

We engage regularly with our builder team multiple times over the year. Providing site specific construction reports, analysis and training. We also help executive leadership define future code development, technology and process improvements, consumer trends and more; all tied to ensuring durable, comfortable, sustainable homes for Canadians.

Core Services

We’re positioned to offer a wide variety of testing, diagnostic, team training and design services to support the needs of our professional builders and renovators.

Testing or diagnostic services (air tightness, thermal performance, building code compliance, on-site HVAC, air duct testing, IECC insulation compliance, water management)

Building programs compliance support (ENERGY STAR®, R-2000, LEED® for Homes, HERS®, EnerGuide, Net Zero/Net Zero Ready)

Project advice on Canadian Building Codes

Residential design or performance review

Team or on-site trades training support

Mechanical design services

Energy modelling

Project carbon calculations

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How We Work with Builders

Building science as it relates to homebuilding and development in Canada is a rapidly-evolving landscape and our team is actively contributing to its evolution as well as providing a knowledge bridge to our professional builders and developers.

Not all of our builders have the same needs.

When we work with each client, the process is dynamic and customized to meet their needs and budget with the most appropriate building science principles, building programs and diagnostic tools.