ABE Factors is Canada’s only consulting firm dedicated to technical accessibility. We help you move beyond compliance to create places, platforms, policies and products that are truly inclusive. Our expertise in removing barriers and advancing access helps you support more people and future-proof your organization.
We navigate the codes, so you don't have to
Accessibility codes, standards and certifications change constantly. We stay ahead of every update, and we explain technical requirements in plain language, so everyone is on the same page.
Industries we serve
- Aviation
- Health Care
- Education
- Recreation
- Residential
- Commercial
- Retail
- Industrial
- Digital
- Specialized
Our clients include the organizations that work in, own and operate these spaces, and the architecture, engineering and construction firms who design and build them.
Technical depth. Real-world implementation
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Canada's only dedicated technical
accessibility consulting firm.Our backgrounds are in engineering, architecture and technology, specializing in accessibility, building codes, and life safety.
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We don't just apply the standards.
We help write them.Our team chairs or sits on the committees behind Canada’s National Building Code, ISO, ASC, CSA, and RHFAC.
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Certified RHFAC
Professional assessors.Each of our consultants is certified to provide pre- and post-construction ratings.
By the numbers
- 1,000+ accessibility assessments
- 100+ RHFAC ratings
- 1 Million barriers removed
Featured projects
From concept design to operations, we work across the full lifecycle of a project.
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Toronto Pearson International Airport
Embedded advisory across the airport. Accessibility plans. RHFAC Gold for Terminals 1 and 3.
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Scotia Place
Full design review through construction and operations transfer, for Dialog.
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Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Campus
Campus-wide assessments and RHFAC ratings.
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Client: Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Services: Technical accessibility consulting, built environment, product specification and policy
Scope: Terminal accessibility assessments, renovation reviews, CTA ATPDR third-party audits, accessibility plans and progress reports, RHFAC ratings, ad hoc
Highlight: RHFAC Gold for Terminals 1 and 3
Codes: NBC, CTA ATPDR, CSA B651, RHFAC, GTAA Code, universal design
Scotia Place
Client: Dialog
Services: Technical accessibility consulting, built environment (base building)
Scope: Full design review services, construction, operation transfer, RHFAC rating
Codes: NBCAE, CADS, RHFAC, CSA B651
Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Campus
Client: Vancouver Island University
Services: Technical accessibility consulting, built environment
Scope: Existing building accessibility assessments, accessibility plans, RHFAC ratings, ad hoc
Codes: BCBC, VIU Accessibility Design Guide, RHFAC, CSA B651, universal design
Technical accessibility that works with your design
Kyle Auch, Architect
AAA | MRAIC | BDes, Dialog Design
Project: Scotia Place, Calgary
“Working with ABE Factors on the new Scotia Place in Calgary was a rewarding partnership. Their extensive knowledge of accessibility standards, including Rick Hansen, local and national building codes, and best practices, was an invaluable resource to our team.
What stood out most was ABE’s ability to combine their technical expertise with a genuinely collaborative approach. They took the time to understand the design intent, navigate complex requirements with us, and find practical solutions that supported accessibility, the architectural vision and overall project goals.
ABE was an irreplaceable part of the Scotia Place team, and I would be very happy to work with them again.”