Industry News
LEED Proven Provider designation launches
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) recently introduced LEED Proven Provider, a new designation established to restructure the LEED project review process. The program, designed
BOMA launches BOMA BESt Health Care
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada recently introduced BOMA BESt Health Care, its sixth BOMA BESt module, designed to address the needs
Mount Polley Mine Inquiry Underway
Almost a month after a tailings pond from the Mount Polley Mine in Likely, B.C. collapsed, releasing a catastrophic flood of toxic waste water into
Nova Scotia sets permit for carbon capture
Fossil fuel companies in Nova Scotia must now request approval from the province’s Environment Department to carry out carbon capture and storage activity. The change
Sunlight the heart of Canada’s embassy in Berlin
Sunlight is now penetrating the heart of Canada’s architecturally acclaimed embassy in Berlin, Germany, with the help of Canadian daylighting technology. The installation of 20
U.S. groups to develop green construction code
Leading U.S. building groups have signed a new memorandum to collaborate on the streamlining of Standard 189.1, the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and the
LEED Gold certification grows during Q2
The number of LEED Gold certifications has grown during the April to June period, bringing the Canadian year-to-date total of completed Gold projects to 89.
ASHRAE signs air quality alliance
ASHRAE, AIHA and A&WMA are among the organizations to sign the IEQ Global Alliance in support of indoor air quality.
Germany tops ACEEE’s energy efficiency ranking
Germany scored the top spot in ACEEE’s (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) energy efficiency ranking of the world’s largest economies.
GBCI and Bureau Veritas announce partnership
LEED’s third-party certification body, the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), and Bureau Veritas SA (an inspection and certification company) have announced a partnership that will
Province unveils Ontario Place revitalization plan
The Ontario government is moving forward with plans to transform Ontario Place into a waterfront destination free of residential development.
ULI Toronto names executive director
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Toronto has appointed Richard Joy as the first fulltime executive director of its Toronto District Council.
Canadians among new ASHRAE officers
Canadians David Underwood and Darryl K. Boyce are among the six new ASHRAE officers leading the organization over the next year.
Target Canada stores earn LEED certification
All 124 Target stores opened in Canada since 2013 have earned LEED certification through the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Volume Program
Toronto wins Intelligent Community of the Year
The Intelligent Community Forum has named Toronto its Intelligent Community of the Year for 2014, making it the first Canadian city to win since 2007.
CaGBC and CSA Group join forces for LEED v4
The two organizations have formed an alliance to help ensure the transition to LEED v4 runs smoothly.
GTA parking facilities win IPI design awards
The Ajax Go Station and a parking lot located in the hear of Toronto's Annex neighbourhood are among the 2014 IPI Awards of Excellence winners.






