Sustainability
Canadian Property Management
Immersive studio conjures decarbonization
BOMA Canada is sponsoring space that harnesses virtual reality simulations, digital twins and 3D case studies to help learners visualize and get a hands-on feel for integrated, cleantech applications and systems.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Feds have hazy read on climate risk exposure
Key federal departments are scrambling to catch up with climate risk assessments and response plans after the Auditor General of Canada uncovered gaps in monitoring and a slow rollout of adaptive actions.
Canadian Property Management
Call for waste data management can’t be refused
OSCRE is developing its data management standard in sync with mounting pressure for real estate players to accurately report the volume of waste they produce, disseminate and divert from landfill.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Everyday cleaning practices can drive meaningful environmental impact
Recently celebrating Earth Day provided a reminder for facilities to reflect on how everyday cleaning practices can drive meaningful environmental impact. ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Green Seal releases 2026 Impact Report
Green Seal recently announced the release of its 2026 Impact Report, highlighting how the global nonprofit and the brands in its community are driving measurable
Canadian Property Management
Data centre performance standards in the works
Prominent industry-led organizations that promote sustainability in the built environment have joined forces to develop performance standards for data centres.
Canadian Property Management
Powering up data centre development
Energy management and innovation could be a key enabler and sustainable competitive edge for data centre development and related economic growth tied to smart technologies and artificial intelligence.
Construction Business
A logistical challenge
Chandos overcame significant logistical challenges to deliver a modern pool for one of the most remote communities in B.C.
Canadian Property Management
Class B potential poised for extraction
A new stream of incentives to extract energy saving potential in Class B and C buildings dovetails with projections about their future competitiveness in a recovering office market.
Design Quarterly
A living demonstration of circular design
The new Vancouver studio for Perkins+Will is a living demonstration of circular design, showcasing an innovative approaches.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Quebec pledges heat pump and check valve funds
The Quebec government has earmarked nearly $584 million to promote heat pumps and flood protection measures, but little of it is slated to roll out before the upcoming provincial election.
Canadian Property Management
Green premium could be deep retrofit linchpin
The costs to achieve deep cuts in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions could crunch more favourably for capital budgeters with the promise of a green premium.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Reducing restroom waste
Restrooms generate a substantial amount of waste, and as more companies strive to lower their carbon footprints, examining restroom waste is a good place to
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How AI can help protect your building’s water resources
As summer draws nearer, building managers need to prepare for more than rising temperatures, as several areas are projected to experience below normal precipitation. “These
Canadian Property Management
OSCRE tackles waste data management
The Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate is tackling the third of its trio of environmental data management standards with a new project focused on consistent metrics for solid waste.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
New partnership advances arena hygiene and sustainability at BC Place in Vancouver
Tork, an Essity brand, and BC Place in Vancouver have announced a strategic partnership to elevate hygiene standards, sustainability, and the overall fan experience at one of
Canadian Property Management
Canadian content rules explored for tax credits
The Canadian government is considering how its agenda to support domestic manufacturers and technology providers could meld with goals to decarbonize the buildings and energy sectors.
