For Builders, Contractors & Engineers · Victoria, BC

Builders & Contractors

Technical energy reports for the construction industry — delivered accurately, on time, and by someone who understands your project requirements.

Residential Builders Mechanical Contractors Architects & Designers Building Permit Applications New Construction

The technical reports your project needs — done right.

Builders and mechanical contractors in Greater Victoria need accurate, code-compliant energy reports to move projects forward. Delays happen when reports are late, wrong, or missing key details.

Michel Lavigne has been providing technical energy reports to construction professionals in the Victoria area for over 8 years. You'll deal with him directly — not a scheduling team or a technician you've never met.

Whether you need a heat loss/heat gain calculation for equipment sizing or a Step Code compliance package for a permit application, Michel delivers accurate work with the turnaround your project requires.

Contact Michel Directly

For professional service inquiries, call or email to discuss your project scope, timeline, and pricing.

📞 (778) 977-0072 briarhouseinc@gmail.com

Energy Services for Builders & Contractors

Mechanical Sizing

CSA F280-12 Heat Loss / Heat Gain Report

For residential heating and cooling equipment sizing

A CSA F280-12 report calculates the heating and cooling loads of a building using a standardized methodology — the required basis for properly sizing HVAC equipment in residential construction.

Mechanical contractors and HVAC designers need accurate F280-12 calculations to specify the right equipment. Undersized or oversized systems create comfort problems, increase operating costs, and can affect warranty coverage.

Michel produces accurate, code-compliant F280-12 reports for new and existing homes throughout Greater Victoria.

What's Included

  • Full CSA F280-12 heat loss and heat gain calculations
  • Room-by-room load breakdown
  • Summary report for equipment selection
  • Suitable for permit submissions and mechanical design
  • Based on current BC building code requirements
  • Delivered in standard format accepted by manufacturers and engineers

Pricing depends on project size and complexity. Contact Michel to discuss your project scope and get a quote.

Request a Quote →
Building Permit Compliance

BC Energy Step Code Compliance

New home energy compliance for BC building permits

The BC Energy Step Code sets energy performance requirements for new residential construction in British Columbia. Many municipalities in Greater Victoria — including Victoria, Saanich, Langford, and others — now require Step Code compliance as part of the building permit process.

A Step Code compliance evaluation determines whether a proposed building design meets the required energy performance level, and provides the documentation needed for permit approval.

Michel works directly with builders, architects, and permit applicants to produce the compliance documentation required at the design stage and post-construction.

What's Included

  • Energy model of proposed building design
  • Step Code compliance checklist and documentation
  • Pre-construction compliance review (design stage)
  • Post-construction blower door test and final confirmation
  • Permit-ready compliance package
  • Coordination with building department requirements
  • Applicable to all BC Step Code levels (Steps 1–5)

Step Code requirements vary by municipality. Contact Michel early in your project to understand what's required and build it into your timeline.

Call Michel — (778) 977-0072

Why builders choose Briar House Energy

🎯

Accurate First Time

Reports done right from the start — no revisions chasing down errors that hold up your permit or mechanical design.

Respects Your Timeline

Construction schedules don't wait. Michel provides clear turnaround commitments and sticks to them.

📞

Direct Communication

You deal with Michel — not a coordinator who has to relay information to the person actually doing the work.

📍

Victoria-Based

8+ years of experience with Greater Victoria building departments and local code requirements. No learning curve.

Get in Touch

Let's talk about your project.

Professional service pricing is project-specific. Reach out directly to discuss scope and timeline.

·
·
Location
Victoria, BC