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Sustainable mobility fits with green buildings

GBCI's acquisition of the Green Garage Certification program is expected to broaden the reach of the rating system for the design and operation of parking structures.

PortsToronto unveils first sustainability report

Waste reduction, noise mitigation and further investment in Toronto’s waterfront community are a few key areas of interest for PortsToronto this year.

Montreal firm wins ASHRAE Technology Award

Nicolas Lemire, president and principal of the Montreal based engineering firm, Pageau Morel and Associates, has been named one of five North American recipients of an ASHRAE Technology Award for innovative building design.

B.C. enforces GHG reporting and compliance act

As of January 1, 2016, the new Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA) is expected to be enforced in British Columbia.

U.S. reps waylay energy performance standards

Newly passed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives would enable a pullback on energy performance standards and thwart energy-saving initiatives with a payback period longer than 10 years.

Historic Guild Inn to be restored for reopening

The Guild Inn, a historical property located on the Scarborough Bluffs just outside of Toronto, is slated for reopening in December 2016 as The Guild

Vancouver to shift to 100% renewable energy

Vancouver City Council has approved a new Renewable City Strategy to shift to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050 or sooner.

Buildings Day to herald global climate Alliance

A new climate action alliance will tackle buildings-related sources that currently account for more than 30 per cent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

WWF Canada applaudes Bentall Kennedy

WWF-Canada's Living Planet @ Work (LP@W) program recently honoured Bentall Kennedy (Canada) as Company of the Year for the second year in a row.

Bentall Kennedy honoured for ForeverGreen

Bentall Kennedy was recently honoured with the 2015 REME Award in the Corporate Responsibility category by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

USGBC names 2015 Leadership Award winners

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) honoured its 2015 Leadership Award winners at he annual USGBC Leadership Luncheon.

IIDEXCanada to feature new national summits

IIDEXCanada 2015 is introducing three new national summits that will challenge significant issues impacting the future of the real estate industry.

Alberta to invest in flood and drought protection

Alberta will be issuing grants to 12 organizations through the Watershed Resiliency Restoration Program to improve flood and drought protection.

Road transportation failing GHG emissions target

Canada’s road transportation sector is unlikely to achieve an 80 per cent reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 2050.

BOMA BEST 3.0 questionnaire in development

Following the recent news of a more improved BOMA BEST brand coming to market, comes the announcement of a new questionnaire called BOMA BEST 3.0.
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Canada celebrates 2,466 LEED projects

The Canada Green Building Council has reported “strong growth” for LEED certified buildings in 2015.

Ontario provincial facility awarded for innovation

Infrastructure Ontario has accepted the Innovation in LEED: Existing Buildings Operation and Maintenance award by the Canada Green Building Council – Greater Toronto Chapter. The