We cover news focused on Canada as well as international topics. Some of the topics we cover include: announcements of a big policy change, new energy-efficiency incentive programs, research into new green building materials being developed, reports about the growth of the green building industry.
A newly launched digital platform is drawing attention to significant gaps in how contaminated soil is tracked across Ontario, as the province prepares for a landfill ban set to take effect in 2027. The platform, Ontario Soil Tracker, aggregates and […]
Canada is accelerating efforts to position itself as a global leader in clean energy by investing in critical minerals projects that underpin everything from electric vehicles to renewable power systems. At the centre of this push is a growing network
A recently published article in the journal Sustainability finds that mining waste, which has been long treated as a disposal problem, could instead serve as a viable, large-scale source of construction materials. Researchers analyzed nearly 200 studies to assess how
Construction is underway on a new permanent bridge across the Berens River in Pikangikum, Ontario. The project is being positioned as a major step forward for low carbon infrastructure as it is the first major transportation infrastructure project to integrate
BC Housing is advancing a new construction model that could significantly reshape how affordable housing is delivered across Canada. The agency has issued a request for proposals seeking construction manager and manufacturer teams to deliver the first two projects under
Carbon capture is no longer central to the global decarbonization pathway, according to the latest net-zero analysis from the International Energy Agency. In its updated Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario, the agency places renewables, electrification and energy efficiency firmly
A new industry case study suggests that steel, concrete and mass timber can deliver near-identical results when evaluated on cost and environmental performance for mid-rise residential construction in the Greater Toronto Area. The research, presented in December at The Buildings
Canada’s construction sector is generating far more plastic waste than many project teams and policymakers have historically tracked, according to a new national benchmarking study tied to the Construction Plastics Initiative. The study, led by environmental services group Light House,
Canada’s construction industry is heading into 2026 at a pivotal moment, shaped by steady infrastructure demand, persistent labour shortages, expanding technology use and uneven economic conditions. While overall activity is expected to remain stable in several key segments, the year
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has officially launched the Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation, a new national charitable organization aimed at strengthening equity, leadership and long-term sustainability across Canada’s skilled trades. The initiative expands CAF-FCA’s ability to invest directly in people as
