Conservation Measures
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
The debate over carbon neutral buildings
Determining what exactly counts as a carbon neutral building can lead to debate among industry members.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Transitioning to a paperless office
A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Energy-saving checklist for facility managers
Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.
Canadian Property Management
Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs
Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...
Canadian Property Management
Solar solutions for building owners
Solar water heating systems are not only environmentally-friendly but they also save money.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
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.
Canadian Property Management
Toronto floods expose vulnerable infrastructure
Flooding and power outages following an intense storm in Toronto last week give heed to long-standing concerns about ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
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.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Energy cost reduction strategies
Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Summer heats up DSM prospects
Recurring requirements to off-load excess electricity supply at ratepayers' expense might appear to diminish ...
Construction Business
Vancouver’s deconstruction strategy
The City of Vancouver is rethinking demolition and taking a new approach to managing demolition ‘waste.'
Design Quarterly
High efficiency plumbing fixtures
Over the past 20 years, manufacturers have caught up technologically with the requirements established by the EPA and gone a few steps farther, introducing 1.28 gpf, 1 gpf and even 0.8 gpf toilets.
Canadian Property Management
Market responds to energy performance postings
Evidence shows that increasing the visibility of actions to reduce energy costs and consumption helps to draw support and build momentum.
Canadian Property Management
Solar solutions
Waste heat recovery is an exciting renewable energy technology. Waste heat recovery units add to the efficiency of building energy needs ...
Canadian Property Management
5 Rs improve resource efficiency in construction
Mission 2030 sets a target to eliminate construction, renovation and demolition waste from landfill over the next 18 years.
Canadian Property Management
Ontario and Israel cooperate on water technology
Ontario’s burgeoning water technology industry is in step with efforts in other countries to build international ties and learn from innovative efforts in areas where freshwater is a scarce commodity.
