Building Permits The 2020 National Building Code of Canada is now in effect in New Brunswick and any construction work, including changing a building's occupancy (eg. changing a residence to a daycare facility), must meet Code according to the regulations under the Building Code Administration…
Beams have long been a part of modern construction, and are a vital part of any home. However there are a few principles worth noting to help you build a top-quality load-bearing system, whether you're a weekend warrior tackling that deck project or a long-time…
Straw bale, cordwood, slipform masonry, earthbag, Earthships and tiny homes: naturally, no building inspector in her or his right mind is going to approve any of these builds, right? The National Building Code of Canada (NBC) doesn’t necessarily say “no” to alternate builds, even though…
It’s quite common to build garages, sheds and homes on concrete slabs – here are a few things you need to know before choosing this building method. Most small outbuildings and the like can be built on a normal concrete slab without any special designs,…
It's becoming more common to see people making the most of basement space - be it a new home with an entertainment area, basement bedrooms, or renovations to existing homes to create home offices. There are several ways of doing this. Given that many older…