LEED proponents will now have an extra 16 months to register projects under current criteria before the more rigorous LEED version 4 becomes mandatory in November 2016.

Energy conservation programs, from audits to cost-effective measures for savings, have been a mainstay of consumption reduction strategy. However, existing buildings have the potential to

With energy reporting initiative Green Button currently being rolled out in Ontario, property managers and building owners are a step closer to better managing their

City of Toronto staff have set out a fall to winter timeframe for consultations on the development of a proposed energy reporting bylaw for large buildings.

Jaime Carnevale explores different treatment methods for dealing with the emerald ash borer and how to identify an infected tree.

Maintaining a building like the Royal Ontario Museum is not easy. Facility managers must balance visitor needs with exhibition requirements.

Property managers must balance tenant satisfaction, building operations and sustainability trends when monitoring indoor air quality.

Solar power generation is a green way to reduce energy costs. But there are pros and cons of solar panels when it comes to apartment buildings.

Managers looking to save resources don't have to investment in new products. Rather, they can find savings by focusing on sustainable maintenance.

Solar energy systems can offer protection from future increases in energy costs and save a property money in the long run.

Promoting waste diversion within a building is one of the most complex and important factors when trying to foster a green workplace.

PWGSC's Douglas Jung Building recently achieved a LEED gold rating in the category of ...

A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.

Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.

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

Improving the sustainability and energy efficiency of condominiums is not new. However, in terms of the most important and new energy-saving measures, it comes down to making small changes and sticking to simple solutions.

Recommissioning focuses on right-sizing a building’s mechanical and electrical systems and their operation for today’s conditions.