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Built Green Canada is drawing attention to significant amendments to Canada’s Competition Act, which will impose stricter regulations on environmental claims made by businesses. The Competition Bureau is currently developing enforcement guidelines to ensure that green marketing statements meet higher […]
Canada’s housing shortage goes hand in hand with its labour shortage. Though many factors contribute to the housing crisis, a lack of labour is one of the main issues. Without enough skilled workers, housing projects face delays, increased costs and
Being a general contractor isn’t usually something little kids in Canada mention when reciting, “I want to be a _______ when I grow up.” Yet, becoming one can be lucrative. While annual income can vary across the country, most general
I’ve been in construction for nearly twenty years. I worked my way from a labourer to a carpenter’s apprentice to a self-employed business owner. I have direct experience in looking for work and hiring employees in the construction field and
Humans have an innate need to interact with nature. Biophilic design helps to satisfy that human need by connecting people with the built environment. This design style offers a number of benefits, not just psychological but also general improvements in
Sustainable construction projects demand precision, collaboration and focus on environmental performance. Whether striving for LEED certification, implementing renewable energy systems or designing a net-zero energy building, success hinges on having the right expertise guiding your team. Enter the Owner’s Engineer
Recent reports from the European Patent Office (EPO) and other global intellectual property bodies highlight an unprecedented growth in patents for green technologies, with a specific focus on sustainable construction, green building materials and innovative waste management solutions. In 2023
Disputes over contract terms are common in business, but going to court isn’t always the best solution. Court battles can be costly, time-consuming, and stressful for all parties involved. Fortunately, there are alternative methods to resolve disputes over contract terms
There was a foreman in a shipyard whose radio malfunctioned. He received all the messages between all the other foremen. He soon became the go-to person in the yard when anyone had a question because he knew what was happening everywhere.
Green roof adoption varies greatly from one country to the next. In some cases it’s a matter of a country having a longer history with green roofs and just being ahead of the game (Germany comes to mind here), but
