Programs & Incentives
How to break into the green building industry
According to career counselor Mark Franklin, there are numerous opportunities for students and graduates interested in the green building and sustainability industry.
Breaking down GBI’s new rating system
Green building strategist Sandra Lester explains the Green Globes for SI program and how it compares to LEED for Commercial Interiors.
Creating a regenerative building in the GTA
Developers and designers of York Region's new Forest Stewardship and Education Centre aim to join a select group of just six properties worldwide to be fully certified through the Living Building Challenge.
How EPDs factor into building standards
CSA Group’s Rick Lacoboni explains the purpose of EPDs and how they come into play in various building standards.
Sustainable design continues to gain popularity
New technologies and a better understanding of green construction are changing the sustainable design process in Ontario, according to industry experts.
Competition driving green building momentum
Experts speaking at the Green Real Estate conference in Toronto said that green building competition is leading to incremental change in the suburbs.
Toronto 2030 District aims to cut energy use
The new Toronto 2030 District program aims to meet the energy and emission reduction targets that are outlined in Architecture 2030.
The benefits of EV charging stations
As electric vehicles gain popularity across Canada, property managers and owners can benefit by installing EV charging stations of their own.
Toronto looks at mandatory energy use reporting
Toronto's residential and commercial building may soon track their energy efficiency, as the city looks at mandatory energy use reporting.
LEED v4 updates look at life cycle analysis
The recent LEED v4 update places new focus on conducting a life cycle analysis of an entire building.
Soil ‘dating service’ matches supply & demand
A newly launched web-based registry matches supply and demand for clean soil.
B.C. Hydro pulls back on conservation
B.C. Hydro has proposed significant cuts to its conservation and demand management incentives over the next ...
Continuing education in energy management
The IBEX certificate program combines technical knowledge with energy assessment skills and business practices.
BOMA BESt story hidden in the numbers
Percentages in a BOMA BESt report sometimes suggest performance patterns that the actual numbers do not support.
Ontario starts second round of Smart Grid Fund
Ontario’s Smart Grid Fund is currently accepting applications for the program’s second round, which closes Sept. 6.
Canada a factor in Obama’s climate action plan
Real estate is a targeted sector in U.S. President Barack Obama's recently released climate action plan.
Building lasting change with LEED
According to the CaGBC, there are now more than 1,000 LEED certified buildings in Canada – and that number is only ...