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

Since the introduction of legislation, like the Ontario Building Code’s SB-10 supplementary standard for large buildings and the B.C. Clean Energy Act, what once was

Re-commissioning of existing commercial and residential buildings is integral in ensuring that a building is operating efficiently. Minimum building efficiency standards, both de facto —

Owners, managers, investors and tenants increasingly look to the GRESB survey's sustainability reporting.

Many apartment building owners in the past considered the best way to hedge inflation and save on energy costs was to lock into bulk contracts for various terms. Here's how to reduce consumption given today's energy prices.

Updates to LED lighting incentives in Ontario make them more lucrative and easier to obtain.

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

The idea of sustainable construction as more than environmental preservation, but also as social progress and economic growth, was evident in many of the winning

Electric actuators are nothing new, but their positive impact on the environment can be easily overlooked. While many individuals and companies are still opting for hydraulic or pneumatic systems, electric systems can do the same job with more green benefits.

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.

The first step in a green cleaning program is often to switch from traditional to green cleaning chemicals. What facility managers may not realize is

Owning and maintaining an apartment pool in Canada can be extremely costly due to damage caused by our climate and the harsh mix of chemicals needed to make the water safe for swimmers. Overtime, pool resurfacing is a reality all property managers and owners must face.

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

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.

Performance-driven design is taking shape in a new architectural style reflective of the green building movement.

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

Ian Smith of of Urban and Environmental Management explains Low Impact Development and how how it embraces water as a valuable resource.