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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.