Enter your project once. CodeSmart™ translates your location into governing code year, wind speed, exposure, ground snow, seismic category, frost depth and floodplain notes — then suggests pre-qualified suppliers who can build to spec.
No more digging through handouts. CodeSmart™ summarizes governing IBC year, design wind speed, exposure category, ground snow load, seismic design category, frost depth, and floodplain notes in a clean sheet you can hand to engineers and suppliers.
A shared criteria sheet means apples-to-apples bids. Suppliers quote the same loads and code, reducing change orders and review delays.
New to this? See the primer: Loads & Codes — What Matters.
A concise PDF-style summary of: IBC year, wind speed (3-sec gust), exposure, ground snow (pg), seismic category, frost depth, floodplain/setback notes, and any local nuances you should ask the AHJ to confirm.
Next steps for permits and quoting: site plan notes, anchor-bolt plan timing, and which documents inspectors typically expect in your region.
We surface suppliers with proven PEMB experience, stamped drawings, full trim/closure packages, consistent QC, and honest lead times.
With your consent, we introduce you using your criteria sheet so conversations start at the right level — not with generic teaser pricing.
Zip, occupancy (shop, storage, ag, industrial), target size (W×L×EH), roof pitch, doors/openings, and whether you’ll heat/cool.
We assemble your local loads and code info, with notes to verify with your building department (AHJ) before ordering materials.
Consent to introductions and you’ll get quotes from a pre-qualified set matched to your building type and location.
Use the criteria to align your PE-stamped drawings and permit submittal. See the Permits checklist on what to include.
We only share your details with suppliers if you opt in. Otherwise, your inputs are used to generate your criteria and aren’t sold.
We’ll show you who’s being introduced and why. You can request removal from a supplier’s list at any time.
The sheet is a planning aid. Permits require PE-stamped drawings and calculations that match the criteria.
No — aligned criteria speeds apples-to-apples quotes and reduces back-and-forth on loads, exposures, and code year.
Have your address/ZIP and target size handy. You’ll get a criteria sheet you can email or attach to RFQs.
Skim the primer first so the values make sense in context.
Disclaimer: Educational planning tool. Always verify criteria with your local building department and align PE-stamped drawings before purchase or construction.
Our CodeSmart™ helper uses your ZIP, geometry, and public load references to frame a neutral comparison between Cold-Formed and Rigid Frame metal buildings — and recommends a qualified supplier.
It’s not a gimmick — it’s about making sure your quotes are tied to the code. If loads, spans, or seismic exceed typical CFS guardrails, you’ll see it here before you compare prices with any salesman.
Enter your project basics below to run CodeSmart™. You’ll get informational wind/snow/seismic references and a high-level suggestion on which system is likely appropriate under common guardrails.
