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Critical Decisions: Balancing NetZero Targets & Building Resilience
Buildings are responsible for 30% of global energy consumption, significantly impacting organizations’ environmental footprints. Net zero buildings can help organizations achieve their sustainability goals and future-proof their buildings amid rapid regulatory, economic, and ecological changes. Developing resilience in energy availability is a concern for many facilities, as increasing extreme weather events and electrical infrastructure challenges… Know more
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A ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Gas-powered combustion engines that have been the mainstay of the auto (as well as the oil and gas) industries are going the way of the Dodo. In Canada, new regulations proposed by Environment Minister Steve Guilbeault will end the sales of new passenger vehicles, only powered by gas or diesel, in 2035. The so-called Electric… Know more
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HOW SMART IS YOUR SMART BUILDING TECHNOLOGY?
In an environment where climate change and environmental impact is top of mind, it is no longer sufficient to simply manage or build a building. In today’s constantly changing market, a smart building must take into account different needs than simply housing a business, warehouse or large corporation. A Smart Building is a building that… Know more
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CLEANING UP WITHIN A TIGHT LABOUR MARKET
Canada’s industrial sector is facing a generational labour shortage with no solid solutions. Either workers are seeking other careers, or workers don’t have the right skillset (or maybe are still in training and not yet ready for the workforce), and any government efforts to increase growth in the industrial sector could still take years to… Know more
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DECARBONIZATION IS MORE THAN A STRATEGY
One of the most talked about and important developments of the 21st century has been the issue of climate change. What were once-in-a-generation storms and weather events seem to occur on a regular basis. In fact, the Canadian Climate Institute says that by 2025, the previous 10 years of climate change will have shaved $25… Know more
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WAITING TO EXHALE: WHY A SOUND IAQ PROGRAM IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS
Indoor Air Quality or IAQ has never been more important or discussed than in today’s health conscious environment. With a once-in-a-generation pandemic affecting every sector of society, one of the greatest areas for concern was in the buildings and offices most of us inhabit on a daily basis. Know more
