Sustainability

Guelph

REMI Network

Guelph first city in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification

The City of Guelph became the first municipality in Canada to be certified under the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Standard.
Climate action levers key amid competing crises

Canadian Property Management

Climate action levers key amid competing crises

Strategists are pondering the most effective climate action levers to keep attention focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions as other events and pressures commandeer priority-setting agendas.
Built Green

Construction Business

Built Green Canada launches Maverick Awards

Built Green Canada has launched its inaugural Maverick Awards to recognize trailblazers in sustainability.
standard

Canadian Facility Management & Design

New standards for sustainable material use

A new set of standards defines minimum sustainability criteria for high-volume materials used in architecture and interior projects.
Multifamily leads take-up of EV charger funds

Canadian Property Management

Multifamily leads uptake of EV charger funds

Multifamily landlords and condominium corporations have claimed more than a third of the funds the Canadian government has thus far allocated through its Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Marpole

REMI Network

Work to begin on Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre renewal

The new facility will be the first city-owned community centre built to achieve Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Gold.
Ruth Legg

Canadian Property Management

Canada praised as GRESB benchmark leader

National averages aren’t revealed in the recently released 2023 global results, but Canada's high ranking among 75 participating countries was confirmed during an online discussion of trends underpinning the numbers.
2024's

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Looking ahead to 2024’s commercial cleaning trends

As the commercial cleaning industry continues to grow and evolve, what are experts predicting to emerge as the top trends next year? Technology, sustainability, and
decarbonization

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Getting started in decarbonization

As we strive to lessen our impact on the environment, decarbonization is something that maintenance managers can work towards to help reach the sustainability goals.
Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub

The new Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) has an agenda to help nurture retrofit expertise and connect property and facilities managers to a range of services for pursuing decarbonization.
building

Construction Business

Building for a climate resilient future

The new Windermere Fire Station 31 in Edmonton was built with sustainability and climate resilience top of mind.
Final test precedes LEED v5 O+M 2024 launch

Canadian Property Management

Final test precedes LEED v5 O+M 2024 launch

LEED v5 is nearing final form, with the updated rating system for existing buildings operations and maintenance (O+M) undergoing final refinements ahead of a projected 2024 rollout.
carbon training

Construction Business

CAGBC launches free low carbon training

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is launching a free Low Carbon Training Program in partnership with industry associations.
Great Gulf

REMI Network

Great Gulf unveils newest active house in Ontario

An active house that sets new standards for indoor comfort, energy efficiency and sustainable building practices was recently on display in Bradford, Ontario.
CAGBC secures decarbonization training funds

Construction Business

CAGBC secures decarbonization training funds

The Canada Green Building Council is one of seven organizations to receive newly announced skills development funding, addressing labour demands tied to low-carbon economic drivers.
Pilot program to explore coastal adaptation

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Pilot program to explore coastal adaptation

Demonstration projects along Canada's Atlantic, Pacific and Northern coasts and in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence river basin to take an integrated approach to climate change adaptation.
green

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Understanding green cleaning labels for safety

Sustainability continues to be a hot topic in the commercial cleaning world, with products making claims from biodegradable to organic to eco-friendly. However, it can