Fabian Raemy majored in Political Science at Toronto Metropolitan University where he honed his skills as an investigative researcher, reporter and journalist. Although the journey started with politics, it quickly led to the world of sustainability. With a passion for green building and a need to share the truth, Fabian is always on the hunt for the next big piece of sustainability news.
Canada’s construction industry is heading into 2026 at a pivotal moment, shaped by steady infrastructure demand, persistent labour shortages, expanding technology use and uneven economic conditions. While overall activity is expected to remain stable in several key segments, the year […]
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has officially launched the Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation, a new national charitable organization aimed at strengthening equity, leadership and long-term sustainability across Canada’s skilled trades. The initiative expands CAF-FCA’s ability to invest directly in people as
Best Solar Installation Companies in Canada (By Province) There are many fantastic solar installers in Canada. There are also some not so fantastic installers. In the best cases you’ll find one who is transparent, provides good customer service and quality
A Collection of Tiny Homes in Nova Scotia Details on Tiny House Designs, Prices and the Builders Who Make Them Nova Scotia’s tiny home scene is flourishing with a range of innovative designs and quality craftsmanship being offered. In this
Canada’s national standards body has introduced a new bridge design code that, for the first time, directs engineers to account for long-term climate change impacts when designing highway bridges. The 13th edition of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, released
The Toronto Green Roof Bylaw, which made Toronto the first city in North America to legislate mandatory green roofs when it was adopted in May 2009, has been quietly repealed by the provincial government via an order-in-council. The requirement previously
As youth unemployment reaches its highest level in 15 years, government and industry leaders say Canada’s construction sector could provide an immediate path to work for thousands of young people. Recent Statistics Canada data shows unemployment among those aged 15
Canada’s housing market has entered a sharp slowdown, with new-home sales and starts falling across major centres and developers pausing projects. The slump is raising a related concern for industry and policymakers: momentum on sustainable housing could stall just as
The federal government has formally launched Build Canada Homes, a new housing agency tasked with tackling affordability challenges through large-scale construction projects that emphasize speed, sustainability and Canadian-made materials. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the agency will begin work
A landmark housing development at LeBreton Flats will soon be powered by an advanced system that captures energy from the city’s wastewater. The Odenak project, consisting of two residential towers with 600 units, will use Canadian-made technology from SHARC Energy
