Development
Developers break mould in more ways than one
The Mansouri sisters trusted their instincts that a condo with standardized luxury finishes could and would sell.
Electric cars have developers charged up
As electric vehicles become more popular, the building industry is starting to look at how it can accommodate ...
Maintaining a condominium’s curb appeal
Updating a building's common elements will bring new investors, new owners and new visibility in an ever-growing ...
Luxe downtown lofts win architecture award
500 Wellington St. W. was recently recognized as Toronto’s favourite new residential building at this year’s ...
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 ...
The next version of LEED
The newest version of the LEED rating system is set to push the envelope in transforming the market to achieve improved environmental outcomes.
Taking wood frame construction to new heights
BILD has renewed its call on the Ontario government to raise the height limit of wood frame structures ...
Toronto a leader in green roof industry
Toronto’s leadership in the industry is due to the fact that green roofs are not only encouraged but mandatory.
Honest advertising for condo projects
Toronto developers may soon have to adhere to stricter ad rules.
Barriers abound in existing built environment
Voluntary action will continue to be the predominant dismantler of barriers in Ontario’s built environment and landscapes ...
Caution afoot
Engineering and life safety specialists are currently examining stairwell concerns in preparation for possible new or revised rules that would be introduced in the 2015 National Building Code.
LEEDing the way with ergonomics
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.
Falling glass can cause legal headaches
In Ontario, it is unclear which statutory warranty period applies to the occurrence of falling glass given the lack of specific case law and Tarion direction.
High-performance building approach to condos
In recent years, environmental regulations, new innovations and higher energy costs have raised the bar on green buildings and provided economic incentives ...



