Sustainability
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.
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.
Construction Business
Built Green Canada launches Maverick Awards
Built Green Canada has launched its inaugural Maverick Awards to recognize trailblazers in sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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