Read about topics related to the green building industry such as green building courses, property management for green housing and jobs.
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
With house prices in Canada skyrocketing out of control, the rate of home ownership has inevitably been on the decline. Peaking at a rate of 69 percent in 2011, it has since dropped to 66 percent in 2021. With one
Green construction is a field that requires an ample amount of experience and skills, not to mention the proper certification. You need to know who you’re hiring before you commit to paying them for their services. This article will outline
The 2017 Sustainable Energy for All Forum kicked off with a stark warning: The world is not on track to reach its 2030 energy goals, including those on efficiency. To speed action, leaders in government and finance will need to better co-ordinate policy and
“Some of the most pressing occupational health hazard risks in construction” are associated with masonry operations, asphalt roofing, and welding, wrote Deborah Young-Corbett in an article recently accepted by the Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. To reduce these health
Globally, about one-quarter of greenhouse gas emissions are building related. And that figure is even higher in developed nations. With this massive opportunity to cut GHGs, the non-profit Architecture 2030 has created the 2030 Challenge, an initiative that asks the
