USGBC
Design Quarterly
New energy ACP available to Canadian projects
The latest addenda to the LEED rating system include an alternative compliance pathway, shifting the focus from energy cost to energy usage.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
USGBC develops COVID-focused LEED credit
The USGBC's new pilot credit in the LEED green building rating system supports building operators as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Canadian Property Management
Oxford Properties a USGBC leadership honouree
The awards are bestowed to individuals and organizations that have advanced sustainable principles and practices in design, management, operations and community building, while serving as role models and resources for their peers.
Canadian Property Management
Canada ranks second for LEED-certified retailers
USGBC has released its LEED in Motion: Retail report, which highlights retail facilities that incorporate LEED and other sustainability practices.
REMI Network
U.S. energy efficiency tax credits in flux
Three commonly claimed incentives for homeowners, builders, and commercial and multifamily landlords technically expired in the U.S. tax code on December 31, 2017, but were given a short-term reprieve for the 2018 tax year.
REMI Network
Canada ranked second for LEED certified projects
The Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED list recognizes markets outside of the U.S. that use LEED's green building program, created by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
REMI Network
Global green building activity continues to rise
Recent industry research shows green building in 19 countries is poised for strong, rapid growth over the next three years.
Design Quarterly
Canada ranks second for LEED certified projects
Canada ranked second in the USGBC annual Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED list. Canada has a total of 2,970 LEED certified projects.
Design Quarterly
USGBC adopts building resilient rating standard
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has formally adopted RELi, a building resilience rating standard, which will soon become a global rating system.
REMI Network
USGBC releases LEED in Motion: Transportation report
Study focuses on industry growth in the green building sector for transportation facilities like airport terminal buildings bus centers and more.
REMI Network
Report finds smart surface technologies could save U.S. city billions
A new report, Achieving Urban Resilience: Washington D.C., documents how D.C. could save $5 billion with smart surface strategies.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Sustainable tiles now quality for LEED Pilot Credit
Green Squared certified products now qualify to contribute toward a LEED Pilot Credit by the USGBC as a certified multi-attribute product or material.
REMI Network
New LEED pilot aims to eliminate illegal wood
The USGBC is introducing a new LEED pilot Alternative Compliance Path credit designed to help promote the use of legally verified wood
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.
REMI Network
U.S. mayors act globally on climate change
The endeavour complements the Resilient Communities for America campaign, which has gained endorsement from local elected officials who have pledged to build cities and towns that can bounce back from extreme weather and economic challenges.
REMI Network
Canada earns top spot for LEED green buildings
Canada has placed first on the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Top 10 Countries for LEED list for the second year in a row.