ENSURING EXCELLENCE
Customized Service for Every Client
At Tumbleweed Consulting we specialize in high performance building. We have embraced the science of building, and are working for Net Zero readiness in every project. From air barrier strategies and designs, to air and vapor barrier training for crews and staff, we want every home to be as tight as possible. Of course, that requires a diligent look at ventilation and air management, heating and cooling, solar heat gain management, and the "House as a System" approach.
Whether it be a large organization or a small project we believe that every job should be done to the highest standard.
Every project has specific parameters and particular details to manage. Every project has specific goals, budgets, and deadlines to meet. Every build project, no matter how small, can affect the safety and the lives of the people in it or around it, and we can ensure the codes and best industry practices are being followed.
We work for municipalities, we work for First Nations, we work for builders or homeowners;
we meet the needs of the clients - we work for you.
TUMBLEWEED SERVICES
We can help you get your projects going and keep them on track. Some of the services we provide are:
BCBC PART 9 CODE INSPECTIONS
Relief, Temporary Support, Special Projects
With a shortage of qualified Building Inspectors, many small communities need support for vacation time for their Inspector, or temporary support for the busy season. Sometimes there is a gap created when the inspector moves to another community and the community needs a temporary replacement while they go through the hiring process for a permanent replacement. Some communities are small and don't require a full-time inspector. There are many small communities who simply do not have the tax revenue generation to hire the full time staff they need. We can provide inspections in all of these scenarios and keep the community's building and development operating smoothly.
Any small build under 600 m2 and 3 floors falls under BC Building Code Part 9. This includes many small commercial developments and most residential builds. Usually code compliance inspection is performed in the initial plan review, and then at several stages of progress, such as at the foundation stage, the framing stage, building envelope, insulation and vapour barrier, plumbing, and completion. Under the guidelines of the Building Officials Association of British Columbia (BOABC) for Building Inspection services, we offer residential and small commercial inspections that fit under Part 9 of the BC Building Code and the National Building Code.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING CONSULTING
Air Barriers, LEEP Walls, STEP 5, Net Zero
With the largest code change in 20 years having passed in May of 2023, many builders and home owners are unclear of what that means, how it works, why it works, and what needs to happen to get the most of the build. The biggest change is achieving a low ACH number (Air Changes per Hour) to keep the air you paid to heat inside the building.
We work with builders and owners to help make air tight, well ventilated builds that are the highest standard of energy efficiency we can get. We assist with innovative wall assembly choices, helping navigate the new HVAC standards, and setting up the "House as as System" build process.
We can train building staff to make these airtight assemblies, or we can just do it for you.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Experienced Project Management Consultant
Having an experienced Project Manager on your project can significantly increase the probability if keeping your job on budget and on time. Having a professional builder with many years of experience can also help problems be resolved in a more timely and cost effective manner as they arise. With over 500 single family homes and several apartment buildings to date we have the build process figured out.
We have many years of experience in building and planning in other types of construction too... We have worked with the Ministry of Transportation on road re-alignment projects, with First Nations communities and smaller BC municipalities on civil water and road infrastructure projects, and we have also project managed several fire hall builds, 2 health centers, a score of gas stations, administration buildings, and countless other projects.
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS
25 Years of Building Experience
With many years of experience in residential, commercial and civil building, we have worked on many projects and have solved many issues. This level of experience cannot be gained without the time we have put into it.
This experience, combined with professional development training and certification from these provincial designations, ensures that our work is of the highest level of service and quality.
CONTACT
Address:
8992 Major St., Langley BC. V1M2R8
Email:
Phone:
250-938-7388