Cornerstone Graphic Systems Inc.

10/28/2025

I've seen a lot of blueprints in my time but nothing like this one :)

10/26/2025

I am somewhat of a 'smart home' skeptic myself. Never confuse 'convenience' with 'need', and always be prepared for the worst-case scenario (like the power going out).

10/08/2025

I've used the expression a million times :)

09/20/2025

Whenever I work on a commercial project, regardless of the size, one of the key factors that I have to address is fire safety. Sometimes it can feel like there's a lot of overkill in the requirements, but here's a perfect, real-life example of the consequences - in this case, how those precautions actually worked.

08/22/2025

Some straight talk on those enticing ads about modular housing.

Every day, your social media feed gets cluttered with ads promising the impossible: a brand-new home for $9,900, a turnkey modular home in three days, or a luxury cottage for the price of a used car. The pictures are glossy, the claims are bold, and the bait is perfect for anyone desperate to escape

08/11/2025

There is much concern around the introduction of AI into business processes, and one issue is the potential for ‘de-skilling’, or the tendency towards laziness and letting an AI do too much of what humans are supposed to be doing – which is thinking.

https://www.cancodes.ca/blog/does-using-ai-make-us-stupid

08/10/2025

Have you noticed that navigating the Canadian building codes quickly and correctly is not getting any easier? Same here.

To hopefully make it a little easier, we have just launched CanCodes.ca, an AI-powered ‘Building Code Whisperer’. Leveraging the increasing power and utility of artificial intelligence, and focusing it specifically on the current Canadian building codes, we believe that we can be a valuable resource for your planning &/or construction business.

This inaugural launch includes access to:
· National Building Code of Canada 2020
· NBCC (Alberta Edition) 2023
· NBCC (British Columbia Edition) 2024
· National Fire Code of Canada 2020
· National Fire Code of Canada (Alberta Edition) 2023
· National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2020
· National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020
with plans to incorporate the remaining Canadian building codes and bulletins as soon as possible.

This service is intended for anyone that works with, or should be working with, the Canadian building codes:
· Architects and Designers
· Engineers
· General Contractors and Subtrades (residential and commercial)
· Developers, Building Owners, and Home Owners
· Municipal Authorities and Inspectors

Visit us at www.cancodes.ca for more information, and sign up for a free 14-day Pro trial! If this tool can save you even 15 minutes per month in lost time trying to find what you need in the Code, it’ll be more than worth it. It’s also mobile-friendly because construction decisions can happen in the field, not just in the office.

07/18/2025

If you're planning building new or renovating and need CMHC insurance for your mortgage, check out this program before you start planning!

Help your clients embrace energy efficiency and save 25% on their CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium when purchasing or renovating a home.

06/09/2025

Wow, I never thought of that...

05/20/2025

We've been applying some elbow grease towards enhancing the surroundings for our heritage home / office (and discouraging the deer from eating the flowers!).

Everything was built from scratch (except the lattice) in order to be consistent with the overall character of the home.

04/08/2025

We're offering something a little different and somewhat adjacent to our regular design work these days! With the recent beautification of our front yard landscaping, we thought we'd make it a little more welcoming with our new line of handmade and versatile yard furniture. We'll be offering these for sale as we produce them through the summer, the quantity will be limited so let us know right away if you'd like to claim one!

See here for more details: https://bit.fbns.ca/mitchellhouse