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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 […]
Laser technology has had a big impact on the way construction is done. Though tools like laser levels and laser distance measurers did introduce significant benefits, LiDAR (light detection and ranging) laser scanning technology has ushered in profound changes given
The philosophy of risk and reward is a balance of opposites that goes back to the days of Heraclitus. Although he didn’t spend much time on construction sites, his idea that everything is constantly changing, and every change brings with
With an average salary of over $66,000 per year, a job in recycling and waste management in Canada is a viable career path to consider. With greater access to recycling and waste management programs, more Canadian households are recycling larger
Between 2022 and 2031, the number of carpenter jobs in Canada is expected to reach 37,900. However, the number of job seekers is not expected to exceed 32,800. Combine that with the massive housing shortage that the country is facing
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A Guide to Green Building Courses & Programs in Canada A Listing of University/College Degrees/Diplomas, Certification Programs, In-person Courses and Online Courses (Updated for 2025) Updated: September 15, 2025 When you consider that the building sector is Canada’s third largest
Does you have a green building event that you’re looking to host? Whether you host events or are interested in doing so, read on as we deconstruct sustainable event marketing and how this approach to hosting events can help you
Have you ever received a late-night call from a tenant reporting a leaking roof during a storm? Or perhaps a message about a broken heating system in the middle of winter? If you’re involved in property management, these scenarios are
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, commonly known as LEED, is a third-party certification program used in over 30 countries around the world to rate high-performance buildings, homes and neighbourhoods. Certifying a LEED building requires following a specific rating system,
