Industry News
Ontario makes headway in cap-and-trade system
Ontario is moving forward with its commitment to a cap-and-trade system through proposed changes to reporting regulations and draft guidelines.
U.S. Dept. of Energy clarifies net zero definition
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a refined definition for the meaning of a net zero energy building to create more consistency in the market.
CaGBC names greenest schools in Canada
Hamilton, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta now boast the greenest schools in Canada, with results from CaGBC's second annual competition.
BOMA Canada rebrands BOMA BEST
BOMA Canada has announced an improved and more intuitive BOMA BEST certification brand, available to the public beginning September 21, 2015.
Provinces pursue common regs for carbon offsets
Premiers Kathleen Wynne and Philippe Couillard also announced plans to promote their teamwork at UN Climate Change Conference in Paris this December
Mahesh Ramanujam incoming CEO of USGBC
Mahesh Ramanujam has been named incoming chief executive officer for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of Directors.
Canada’s first LEED pilot neighbourhood opens
The Preston Meadows community in Cambridge, Ontario is Canada’s first pilot neighbourhood to be fully certified as a LEED Neighbourhood Development (ND).
2015 GRESB results plot improved green status
Results for 2015, released Sept. 2, provide an overview of 707 real estate organizations encompassing 61,000 properties worldwide, collectively valued at U.S. $2.3 trillion.
German infill district hits energy use target
A new report confirms that Passive House design is delivering promised energy performance in the Bahnstadt district of Heidelberg, Germany.
Student need concerns professional engineers
The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education decries an "affordability imbalance" at a time when the STEM pursuits of science, technology, engineering and math are seen as critical to economic development.
Ontario steps up plans to protect drinking water
Ontario has stamped approval on more Source Protection Plans in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Region with the aim to protect local drinking water sources.
Alberta heritage buildings get funding boost
More than 60 heritage projects across Alberta will benefit from a $1.5 million funding boost from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation.
SDTC offers clean tech funding opportunities
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is offering funding for various clean-tech development projects within Canada.
WSP Global to acquire MMM Group
WSP Global Inc. has announced it will acquire MMM Group, a private engineering services firm specializing in large-scale, complex P3 projects.
Canadian students win ASHRAE scholarships
Since 1988, ASHRAE has awarded U.S. $1.45 million in financial assistance to motivate students worldwide to pursue an engineering or technology career in the HVAC&R field.
U.S. mayors act globally on climate change
The endeavour complements the Resilient Communities for America campaign, which has gained endorsement from local elected officials who have pledged to build cities and towns that can bounce back from extreme weather and economic challenges.
Calgary buildings dominant in IAQ awards
Recipients of the National Air Filtration Association sponsored awards must provide details of the steps they've taken to improve air filtration and HVAC system hygiene.





