While early building codes were focused on basic home structure and standardizing building practices, more recent code adaptations in B.C. are focusing on energy efficiency and occupant accessibility.

According to career counselor Mark Franklin, there are numerous opportunities for students and graduates interested in the green building and sustainability industry.

FRPO’s Certified Rental Building (CRB) Program is fast becoming the quality assurance marker of choice for renters throughout Ontario. Developed in 2008, it is the only multi-residential certification program of its kind in North America

Optimized HVAC control strategies can help save energy and can identify problem areas within a building.

Daylighting a commercial building with a well-designed skylight system is a cost-effective way to save on energy ...

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

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

Technological solutions such as district energy are proving effective in reducing the carbon footprint ...

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

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

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.

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

Many commercial building owners are turning to energy recovery ventilation technology that recovers energy on-site and reuses it to reduce the demand ...

In recent years, environmental regulations, new innovations and higher energy costs have raised the bar on green buildings and provided economic incentives ...

When designing a green roof, three elements have to be optimized: drainage, growing media and plants.

Water efficiency opportunities in commercial buildings are typically identified by conducting a water usage audit. Efficiency measures include ...