Holcim is expanding its range of CDM recycling facilities in Europe. CDM or construction demolition materials, such as concrete, bricks and wood, are the debris that comes from the construction and demolition of buildings. They’re produced at a rate of […]
The federal Government of Canada just announced that it will invest more than $19 million into three clean energy projects in Nunavut. This was announced by federal Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal and Sakku Investments president David Kakuktinniq. Three
The Dryden Recreation Centre is being provided with $239,216 through the NOHFC or Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for renovations and sustainable retrofits. This funding will be used to install new emergency exits and dehumidifiers, as well as skate-resistant flooring in
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund is investing $996,000 into the Alternative Construction Technologies Hub located in the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to quicken the development of new manufacturing and construction processes and materials. The Alternative Construction Technologies Hub
Research and Markets just released the Green Building Materials Strategic Business Report. The report states that in 2023, the global market for green building materials is estimated at $436.9 billion and that number is predicted to grow at a CAGR
Thanks to a deal struck between TimberHP and CertainTeed, Canadians can expect to see more wood-fibre insulation become available. TimberHP is a Maine-based manufacturer that started producing the first wood-fibre insulation in the United States. TimberHP just finalized the deal
The recently released Canada Green Buildings Strategy aims to help the country decarbonize the building sector, with a massive push to upgrade and retrofit over 16 million houses and over 500,000 commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. The strategy outlines key
The federal government recently released the Canada Green Buildings Strategy, a document that outlines the country’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 through various means. One of the major commitments outlined in this document is the replacement of oil
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, just released the Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS). Focusing on both economics and the environment, the CGBS sets out to help Canadians save on energy bills through green upgrades while
The government of Saskatchewan recently filed an application for a court injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting the federal carbon tax from the province. The court just ruled in favour of this application and has blocked the
