Green Building
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Cement Association of Canada registers 1st EPD
CSA Group has announced the registration of its first environmental product declaration (EPD) by the Cement Association of Canada.
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Canada’s largest net-zero housing demo ends
Canadian home builders gathered in Ottawa to celebrate their involvement in the country’s largest net-zero energy housing demonstration project.
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Changes to national energy code for new builds
About 90 updates to the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2015 have been implemented to improve the energy performance of new buildings.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
UBC facility sets green campus standard
A UBC LEED Platinum certified facility known as AMS Nest is a beacon to other campuses across Canada looking to reduce their environmental footprint.
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EnerQuality fêtes Ontario’s green home builders
The 2015 EnerQuality Awards were handed out to Canadian homebuilders who are committed to constructing sustainable and energy efficiency homes.
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ROXUL headquarters celebrates LEED Gold
The North American headquarters of ROXUL Inc. has just earned LEED Gold certification.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Slower progress for green high-rise residential
Newly released survey results from development proponents and design practitioners in 69 countries reveal that 25 per cent foresee work on green high-rise residential buildings within the next three years, compared to 46 per cent with planned commercial projects.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Green construction and retrofits on upswing
Energy conservation is identified as the key motive for green construction and retrofits, surpassing all other reasons cited in newly released global survey results. The
Building Strategies & Sustainability
BRE Innovation Park to accelerate sustainability
The BRE Innovation Park in Ontario will become a platform for the Canadian construction industry to demonstrate solutions to achieve low carbon buildings.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Industry inspired to lead low carbon revolution
Commercial real estate has the potential to create jobs and wealth if new technology infrastructure investment is prioritized.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Sustainable mobility fits with green buildings
GBCI's acquisition of the Green Garage Certification program is expected to broaden the reach of the rating system for the design and operation of parking structures.
Canadian Property Management
Managing occupant expectations
The significance of green programs is becoming more pertinent in conversations about attracting and retaining tenants and meeting occupant expectations.
REMI Network
USGBC names 2015 Leadership Award winners
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) honoured its 2015 Leadership Award winners at he annual USGBC Leadership Luncheon.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
LEED v4 users lag ahead of new deadline
LEED registrants appear to be taking full advantage of the deadline extension before the more rigorous version 4 of the certification program becomes mandatory.
Canadian Property Management
Race to Reduce reveals trailblazing results
CivicAction’s Race to Reduce, one of the largest smart energy office challenges in the world, honoured its top performers and revealed its stunning results.
REMI Network
Canada celebrates 2,466 LEED projects
The Canada Green Building Council has reported “strong growth” for LEED certified buildings in 2015.
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BuildGreen Solutions appoints GTA team leader
BuildGreen Solutions, providers of deep green sustainability solutions to Canada’s real estate sector, has appointed Jenny McMinn as VP in its Toronto office.