4 guides
Checking a plan before it's built.
Ways to test a floor plan before anything is built, and what each one shows and misses.
Planning guides
- Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 9 min readAirdrie building permit fees, suite rules and timelines in 2026As of October 2026, an Airdrie basement suite permit is $0.59 per sq ft plus a $305 development permit, and decks and garages pay $10.17 per $1,000 of value.
- Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 9 min readHow long does it take to get a building permit in Calgary in 2026?As of October 2026, Calgary estimates about 21 days for a new-house building permit, but the median 2026 house permit took 26 days from application to issue.
- Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 9 min readRocky View County building permit fees and rules in 2026As of October 2026, Rocky View County charges $0.58 per sq ft of developed floor area for a house plus a 4% levy, and a suite needs a $515 development permit.
- Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 8 min readFloor plan VR vs 3D renderings vs tape vs a life-size walkthroughPeople judge distances in VR at about 74% of true length, so use renderings for finishes, tape for one room and a full-size floor for sizes and clearances.
Unit 105 · 2750 22 St NE
Come walk your plans
Every day, 9 am to 5 pm, by appointment. In the South Airways business park in northeast Calgary, with parking at the door.
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