Certification

Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

The Green Business Certification Inc. and International Well Building Institute are streamlining the process for applicants pursuing LEED and WELL certification for the same building.
Intake closing for expiring BOMA BEST 3.0

Canadian Property Management

Intake closing for expiring BOMA BEST 3.0

With the looming launch of the BOMA BEST 4.0 assessment and benchmarking tool for sustainable buildings, only days remain to register for certification under the expiring version.
BOMA BEST poised to be cross-border benchmark

Canadian Property Management

BOMA BEST poised to be cross-border benchmark

A pending agreement will open the way to launch the Canadian certification program for sustainable building performance in the United States.
Montreal office tower connects for rare perfect score

Canadian Property Management

Montreal tower connects for rare perfect score

1250 boulevard René-Lévesque is the first Canadian building, and one of just 21 worldwide, to attain a perfect score through the digital connectivity certification program, WiredScore.
cleaning industry management standard certification

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

50 companies complete ISSA’s cleaning industry management standard certification

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, today announced that 50 companies have achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification, including several prominent Canadian firms
Allergy Standards

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

GBAC partners with Allergy Standards on indoor health education

The course features four modules on IAQ, infection control, asthma and allergy challenges, and the triggers in buildings.
GBAC

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

GBAC, IAEE offer infection education for events professionals

The GBAC Infection Disease Awareness Course will be included in IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management Learning Program for events pros.
CIMS

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

4 Canadian companies earn ISSA CIMS certification

Companies in Ontario, B.C., and Alberta are among the 23 to achieve the certification.
sustainability

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Sustainability best practices for businesses

CEOs focusing on sustainability in their business model have cited seeing significant improvements to their infrastructure and bottom line.
IICRC

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

IICRC joins the Professional Certification Coalition

The global Standard Developing Organization and credentialing body is now a member of the PCC.
Kingston City Hall

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Kingston City Hall achieves GBAC STAR accreditation

“Achieving this accreditation helps us maintain a clean facility to protect both our government workers and citizens and keep essential functions running.”
VRCA

Canadian Property Management

Canada makes podium for LEED certified space

Canada ranks third globally for the amount of LEED certified space added to its national building inventory in 2021.
CSA Group takes lighting services to California

Design Quarterly

CSA Group takes lighting services to California

CSA Group promises to hasten turnaround times for getting lighting products into the marketplace through centralized offering of testing, inspection and certification services,
LEED

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

6 changes in LEED and the future of green cleaning

Later this year, U.S. Green Building Council members will be voting on six changes to LEED cleaning credits.
GBAC STAR Destination

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

GBAC STAR launches Destination program

The program allows municipalities, tourism bureaus, and destination marketing organizations to demonstrate dedication to building healthier, safer, and more confident communities.
Green Seal

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Green Seal launches LEED-compliant certification

The paint certification meets LEED v4/4.1 criteria and qualifies products for Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly badge.
BOMA BEST criteria revised for multifamily buildings

Canadian Apartment Magazine

BOMA BEST criteria introduce multifamily tweaks

Landlords and condominium corporations participating in the BOMA BEST environmental performance benchmarking and certification program will have to comply with an expanded list of best practices.