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.
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
Canada’s national standards body has introduced a new bridge design code that, for the first time, directs engineers to account for long-term climate change impacts when designing highway bridges. The 13th edition of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, released
The Toronto Green Roof Bylaw, which made Toronto the first city in North America to legislate mandatory green roofs when it was adopted in May 2009, has been quietly repealed by the provincial government via an order-in-council. The requirement previously
As youth unemployment reaches its highest level in 15 years, government and industry leaders say Canada’s construction sector could provide an immediate path to work for thousands of young people. Recent Statistics Canada data shows unemployment among those aged 15
Canada’s housing market has entered a sharp slowdown, with new-home sales and starts falling across major centres and developers pausing projects. The slump is raising a related concern for industry and policymakers: momentum on sustainable housing could stall just as
The federal government has formally launched Build Canada Homes, a new housing agency tasked with tackling affordability challenges through large-scale construction projects that emphasize speed, sustainability and Canadian-made materials. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the agency will begin work
