Sustainability

USGBC bell-ringers signal green capital momentum

REMI Network

USGBC bell-ringers signal green capital momentum

The New York Stock Exchange recognized three decades of green building momentum across the United States and its capital markets as the U.S. Green Building Council opened the day’s trading on June 8.
commercial lighting

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Innovation in commercial lighting

What’s new in the world of lighting? As sustainability takes centre stage in the world of maintenance and management, commercial lighting has evolved to embrace
Ali Hoss honoured for sustainability leadership

Canadian Property Management

CAGBC commends 2023 roster of green influencers

The Canada Green Building Council has bestowed 2023 leadership awards to four individuals and a company at the forefront of adopting and driving sustainable policies, practices and products.
floor care

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

How to make your floor care greener

Sustainability is on everyone’s minds, and making your floor care more environmentally friendly is a great start for a sustainable maintenance strategy.  As the “green
Brand awareness eludes Toronto green standard

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Brand awareness eludes Toronto green standard

A new report to Toronto council recommends a more ambitious and pointed communications strategy to build brand awareness of the city's green development standard.
city

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Sustainability in the city

As people all over the world strive to lower their carbon footprints and move closer towards an eco-friendly life, the City of Waterloo is a
Sustainable finance products clear path to 2050

Canadian Property Management

Sustainable finance products forge way to 2050

Sustainable finance products, are expected to increasingly come into play as building owners/managers pursue decarbonization and look to bolster the climate resiliency of their properties.
Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy

Canadian Property Management

Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy

There is little for buildings in Alberta’s newly released plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting ongoing development of fossil fuel resources.
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.
IFMA

Construction Business

Scott Construction is B Corp certified

Scott Construction has achieved B Corp Certification, a global international designation that shows a business is meeting high standards.
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.
Water next up for environmental data standards

Construction Business

Global accelerator to advance B.C. cleantech firm

Kelowna-based company chosen for the 2023 cohort of the Imagine H2O accelerator program, gaining access to a worldwide network of business development advisors and potential investors.
Canadian buildings scrutinized in OECD review

Canadian Property Management

Canadian buildings scrutinized in OECD review

As part of a biennial review and benchmarking of Canada’s economic performance, a new OECD report looks at progress toward the interim 2030 target and 2050 goal for net-zero carbon emissions.
automated and high-tech cleaning

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

The benefits of automated and high-tech cleaning

There are endless pros and cons to the continuous evolution of automated and high-tech cleaning. When it comes to the workplace, many people argue that
Manitoba reaffirms energy equipment tax credits

Canadian Property Management

Manitoba reaffirms energy equipment tax credits

The 2023-24 Manitoba budget announces ongoing extension of tax credits for geothermal, solar thermal and biomass system equipment, which had been scheduled to expire this summer.
sustainability

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Sustainability and the cleaning industry

For commercial cleaners, sustainability is the new green cleaning. Many facility managers remember when the professional cleaning industry first stopped using traditional cleaning solutions, products,
Canada LEED

Construction Business

Canada is third in world for LEED buildings

Canada ranks third in the world for LEED certified buildings on USGBC's annual list.