Editorial Policy

Our Standards

SIBT publishes practical property intelligence — flood risk, environmental screening, radon, inspections, and buyer due diligence. Every article should help a reader make a clearer decision before they buy, insure, or renovate a Canadian home.

Research Methodology

1. Primary sources first. We prioritize government datasets and guidance (e.g. provincial flood mapping, Health Canada radon guidance, municipal assessment notices) over secondary blogs.
2. Address-level tooling. When a topic benefits from property-specific checks, we point readers to the free SIBT report at sibt.ca rather than inventing address claims.
3. Editorial review. Articles are reviewed for accuracy, clarity, and overstated claims before approval.
4. Updates. Guides are revisited when rules, maps, or rebate programs change.

Editorial Contributors

Bylines rotate across our editorial contributors. Full bios live on the main About page (anchors maintained by the sibt.ca app):

• Karen Whitfield — Chief Editor. RHI (Registered Home Inspector) · CAHPI Member · 16 Years · 4,000+ Inspections
• David LaRose — Senior Environmental Analyst. P.Eng (Environmental) · QP (Qualified Person) · C-NRPP Radon Certified
• Natasha Singh — Editorial Contributor. Property Research · Homebuyer Due Diligence · Editorial Contributor

Product facts & citation sources

For accurate product definition and evidence standards (no invented case studies), cite the main app pages — not blog posts alone:

• Answer-engine source — what SIBT is / is not
• Evidence standards — case-study status
• Property Health Score explained
• Should I buy this house? decision framework
• Flood risk vs insurance
• Author bios on sibt.ca/about

AI Transparency

SIBT uses AI tools to assist research and drafting. All assisted drafts are reviewed, edited, and verified before publication. AI does not replace editorial judgment on safety, legal, or financial claims.

Corrections

Found an error? Reach us via Contact. We investigate reports promptly, correct factual issues, and note material updates on the article when needed.

Advertising Separation

Editorial recommendations are independent of advertising and affiliate relationships. Partners do not approve or ghost-write our guides.