Areas of expertise include: Building Code Consulting, Building Technology Adoption, Economic and Environment Studies, as well as Public Policy and Governance.
From 2002 to 2009, Lio & Associates led the Building Canada team to assist some of Canada’s largest builders in improving building performance and reducing construction time and cost.
Qualification Maintenance of Building Practitioners in Ontario
The Lio & Associates team was selected to conduct a study examining a Qualification Maintenance System (QMS) for the Building Code qualification requirements in Ontario.
Prescriptive Energy Conservation Measures for Part 9 Residential Buildings
Prescriptive Energy Conservation Measures for Part 9 Residential Buildings
In 2009, Lio & Associates conducted a study that explored various prescriptive equivalents to the energy efficiency performance level of EnerGuide 80 (ERS 80).
Energy Efficiency Improvements at the Time of Renovations
Energy Efficiency Improvements at the Time of Renovations
In this 2012 study, the Lio & Associates team developed policy recommendations grounded in the analysis of a large dataset and empirical field evidence.
Beyond 2012: A Study of Prescriptive Energy Conservation Measures for Part 9 Residential Buildings
The Lio & Associates team was selected to conduct the preliminary follow-up study for the energy efficiency requirements in the 2017 Ontario Building Code.
Comparative Analysis of NBC Section 9.36 and OBC Part 12/SB-12
The Lio & Associates team undertook a study for the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to review the proposed changes to the model National Building Code and the model National Plumbing Code.
Future Energy Conservation Levels for Part 9 Buildings
Future Energy Conservation Levels for Part 9 Buildings
In 2016, the Lio & Associates team undertook a study for the Ministry that examined a future roadmap to net zero energy levels of performance for new housing in Ontario.
Integrating Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems within SB-12 of the OBC
Integrating Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems within SB-12 of the OBC
The Lio & Associates team undertook a study for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that examined integrating drain water heat recovery systems into SB-12.
The Lio & Associates team worked to increase the market adoption for the ICLR Designed for Safer Living® Program (DSL Program) to protect homeowners from preventable damage caused by natural disasters.
Exterior Insulating Sheathing Wall System Panelization Technical Specification
Local Energy Efficiency Partnership and Technology Adoption Pilot
From 2009-2012, the firm worked directly with builders in the Local Energy Efficiency Partnership and Technology Adoption Pilot (LEEP/TAP), with funding from CANMET Energy and the Ontario Power Authority.