Simplifying
Building Codes.
Tools™ helps prevent costly mistakes and maximise efficiency by transforming the National Construction Codes (NCC) and Australian Standards (AS) into interactive, easy-to-understand graphics.
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How does it work?
We’ve summarised the NCC and AS into simple, interactive graphics. Building codes, version and class references are all included, as well as best practices and risk information that you won’t find elsewhere. Stop wasting your time researching codes, interpreting confusing rules and communicating requirements using words. Find, Zoom and Share the essential information you need.
Find
the Tool you need.
Zoom
discover knowlege.
Share
by SMS or email.
A picture tells 1,000 words.
Humans are hard wired to understand images far quicker than blocks of text. Tools™ transforms as much as 30 pages of text, tables and figures into a single, informative graphic.
Why sift through piles of confusing, disorganised rules and regulations when you can just use Tools™?
Fancy a look? Click to launch Tools
Waterproofing
External Waterproofing
Threshold
Sub-sill with Set Down
Fire
Bushfire Construction
Bushfire Prone Development
Building Fabric
Masonry Veneer
Site Works
Pool Safety
Building Fabric
Box Gutter
About us.
Jerry Tyrrell’s brainchild, Tools™ was born after decades of frustration, witnessing the same easily avoidable mistakes being made.
Knowledge is the solution to our industry’s quality crisis. Millions of wonderful ancient buildings were built by proud designers and craftsmen using age old best practice and wisdom. They didn’t need piles of confusing rules and regulations.
Tools™ unlocks construction knowledge and simplifies building compliance.
A short history…
1788
Europeans start building in Australia
1976
Students search libraries
for best practice
for best practice
1988
Launch of the
NCC
NCC
2016
NCC becomes
free
free
2017
Tools™
is created
is created
2022
Tools™ App
launched
launched
2023+
Defects decrease.
Build quality increases
Build quality increases
Building for teams
Stay on the same page by collaborating internally and externally using Tools™. Flexible management means creating teams of any size and you decide who needs PRO Access to save on costs.
Invite
Internal & external members
Unlimited
Team size
Affordable
PRO & Free Members
Pricing
We want everyone to have access to Tools™.
That’s why you can always access Tools FREE of charge.
FREE
For individuals who need the basics of Tools™.
$0
Free Forever
$0
Free Forever
- Access 3 Tools™ / month
- Access new releases monthly
- Access SpecTools™
Individual PRO
For individuals who need unlimited Tools™ + all features.
$29.99
/month, billed monthly
$23.99
/month, billed yearly
- Unlimited Access to Tools™
- Unlock all PRO features
- Access new releases monthly
Teams PRO
For teams collaborating internally and externally with Tools™.
$24.99
/month, per team member, billed monthly
$19.99
/month, billed yearly
- Everything from Pro Individual
- 2+ team members
- Team Management
Customer Stories.
I love your website and use it often. I was wondering if you have a mobile app, or intend to make one? Your easy to navigate layout would lend itself well to an app.
This looks awesome Jerry.! Nice to get the updates and being able to click into them right away!
I have had the pleasure of being introduced to your app because I am a member of the BDAA.
I am thoroughly impressed with what you have accomplished.
I have over 35 years continuous experience in the Engineering, Architecture and developer fields and this app is fantastic.
I have already forwarded your app details to many colleagues and commercial builders.
I am thoroughly impressed with what you have accomplished.
I have over 35 years continuous experience in the Engineering, Architecture and developer fields and this app is fantastic.
I have already forwarded your app details to many colleagues and commercial builders.
Just wanted to say I love the details that are being provided & the interactivity that they provide.
I have had the pleasure of being introduced to your app because I am a member of the BDAA.
I am thoroughly impressed with what you have accomplished.
I have over 35 years continuous experience in the Engineering, Architecture and developer fields and this app is fantastic.
I have already forwarded your app details to many colleagues and commercial builders.
I am thoroughly impressed with what you have accomplished.
I have over 35 years continuous experience in the Engineering, Architecture and developer fields and this app is fantastic.
I have already forwarded your app details to many colleagues and commercial builders.
