Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...

According to the CaGBC, there are now more than 1,000 LEED certified buildings in Canada – and that number is only ...

Delays in the rollout of many of the OPA's CDM programs have now necessitated a one-year extension to what was ...

Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...

The newest version of the LEED rating system is set to push the envelope in transforming the market to achieve improved environmental outcomes.

Toronto’s leadership in the industry is due to the fact that green roofs are not only encouraged but mandatory.

The process of adding solar panels to a building's roof or adjacent land can be made much simpler and less expensive than what is probably thought.

Waste heat recovery is an exciting renewable energy technology. Waste heat recovery units add to the efficiency of building energy needs ...

To get the greatest value out of a LED lighting retrofit, ask about a manufacturer’s product testing, quality control and sustainability practices.

An energy performance contract is an agreement between a building owner and an energy service company (ESCO) whereby the ESCO takes full responsibility for identifying, financing, implementing, commissioning ...

Building automation systems enable buildings to generate limitless data and information on nearly every aspect of a building and then share it among systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire facility.

There has been an incredible explosion of products and services available to those looking to create environmentally advanced buildings. Here is an update on innovative green products for the building exterior.

A roof that lasts longer is usually more sustainable since less waste is generated through the removal of an additional roof.

The USGBC has introduced an ergonomics pilot credit that promotes the creation of spaces and buildings that support occupant health and performance and have lower operational costs.

An energy audit is the logical first step in helping to reduce a facility’s utility costs and carbon footprint, and justify capital expenditures. Here are 10 things every building manager should know before embarking on an energy audit.

The Building Energy Quotient program introduces a scoring system and database that will allow participants to compare their building’s performance ...

Energy efficiency in highrise multi-residential buildings can be achieved through a variety of retrofits. However, one method that is often overlooked is ...