Construction Process
One of the most daunting parts of any renovation or a new home build is understanding the permitting process, who to hire, necessary insurances and multiple other aspects of having a construction project not only completed successfully but within tine and budget.
How Thermal Cameras Detect
Thermal imaging technology is one of the greatest advancements in building energy efficiency.
How Building Technology and Regulation
We offer an hour-long presentation for service groups, municipal organizations and trade associations on housing and the climate crisis.
Hiring a Contractor?
When I started writing this column nearly a year ago I anticipated a lot of basic home project questions, I was wrong.
Understanding the Terminology
Over the past couple of weeks I wrote on home insurance and some of the issues. A number of people asked what this or that “climate-related term” really
Is Adding an ADU Worth The Cost and Effort?
For the past three weeks I have covered the history of factory-built homes, different methods of construction and how to buy one. During this period I got a
Why Do We Need So Many Permits?
Along with writing this weekly column I give numerous public speaking/video presentations on Housing and the Climate Crisis to service clubs, municipal organizations and trade groups.
Speaking Contractor
Speak Contractor – Learn the Lingo Contractors Use Before Starting Your Renovation – is this week’s column on Reno-Green.
4 Things to Know Before You Renovate Your Home
Cam Allen’s first of a two-part series on Home Renovations in conjunction with Green Build Canada’s newsletter.
Building Dates in History:
When you walk by an old building, have you ever stopped to wonder when it first had lights or running water? Many wooden buildings went up before electricity
Should I have Builders Risk Insurance?
When we are working with a client who is considering having a custom home built or a major addition or renovation