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If you want to start a green home repair business, here are seven simple but effective ways to run a more sustainable enterprise – both in terms of environmental sustainability and financial sustainability, so you can keep on doing all […]
Every industry has its fair share of health and safety risks, but the risks increase in construction due to the environment, equipment and hands-on nature of the job. Construction is the fourth most dangerous industry in Canada in terms of
The goal of green building is to lessen the environmental impact of construction and looks at the whole building process from planning to construction, operation, renovation and deconstruction. How does an electrician contribute to these goals? Let’s explore the role
The construction industry has long been associated with progress and development, but it also leaves a significant environmental footprint. One of the key contributors to environmental degradation within the construction sector is the use of single-use plastic products. In this
With record-breaking heat waves and extreme weather events gripping news headlines, it’s no surprise that the general public (and their elected governments) are starting to pay more attention to climate change. Combine that with a housing shortage and governments have
Communities across the country are making strides to save energy in their daily operations in their quest to meet our national target of reaching net zero by 2050. And because of these efforts, Canadians are discovering how to live a
Green building is such a fast-evolving field that it doesn’t matter whether you’re an architect or whether you’ve literally never thought about how houses work until right this minute—we can all learn a little more about it. The question is,
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need to take action against climate change, more and more people are turning to green building methods. But what is a green builder? A green builder is someone who uses sustainable construction
Green building businesses have a unique set of insurance needs. They face risks that other businesses don’t, and they need to make sure that their insurance coverage reflects those risks. Green insurance policies are becoming more available, but it can
November 26, 2025 Zoning is a tool local governments have historically used to decide how land is developed and used in a community. Zoning ordinances shape our built environments, determining everything from the density and composition of neighbourhoods to the
