🏗️ BuildMetric

Free, Engineer-Reviewed Construction Calculators & Technical Guides for the USA, UK & Australia.

BuildMetric is an independent publisher of construction calculators and technical reference guides. Built for building professionals, contractors, quantity surveyors, and engineers.

🌟 Features

• Engineer-Reviewed: Every formula and guide is reviewed by practising professionals.
• 3 Markets: Code-aware content tailored for US (IRC), UK (BS 5534), and AU (AS 1684) standards.
• Free Forever: No paywalls, no sign-ups, no gated results.
• SEO Optimized: Rich JSON-LD schema, Open Graph tags, and international hreflang targeting.
• Monetization Ready: Cleanly placed AdSense placeholders and affiliate disclosure structures.
• Responsive UI: Premium, modern design built with Tailwind CSS, optimized for mobile.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• HTML5 (Semantic structure)
• Tailwind CSS (via CDN for rapid styling)
• Vanilla JavaScript (For UI interactions, mobile menu, and smooth scrolling)
• GitHub Pages (Hosting)

📂 Project Structure

/
├── index.html                  # Homepage & Directory overview
├── calculators.html            # Full directory of all tools
├── roofing.html                # Category hub for roofing tools
├── guides.html                 # Hub for all technical guides
├── about.html                  # Team, methodology & trust signals
├── contact.html                # Contact form & support info
│
├── guides/                     # Technical Articles
│   ├── roof-pitch-explained.html
│   ├── concrete-waste-allowance.html
│   ├── stud-spacing-by-code.html
│   ├── paint-coverage-myths.html
│   ├── how-to-calculate-rafters.html
│   └── reading-architectural-drawings.html
│
├── privacy.html                # Legal
├── terms.html                  # Legal
├── disclaimer.html             # Legal
└── cookie-policy.html          # Legal