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.
Two Ontario colleges are breaking ground on significant mass timber projects that will heighten the visibility of the sustainable building method in the province. Mass timber is a type of construction that utilizes large dimensional timber, as well as engineered […]
The 2021 World Green Building Trends Study recently surveyed 1,207 industry professionals to identify current and upcoming trends in the green building sector. The report, issued by the Dodge Construction Network in partnership with the World Green Building Council, offers
A new study from the University of Calgary shows that the levels of radon found in new Canadian homes has risen significantly over the past 50 years, from 96 Bq/m3 (Becquerels per cubic metre) in the 1970s, to an average
Housing is a major concern for the nation’s military veterans, between 3,000 and 5,000 of whom experience homelessness. Now, a new partnership between the Homes for Heroes Foundation, the City of Kingston and the Ontario government is looking to tiny
On October 31, the U.K. organization Build Better Now will launch the COP26 Built Environment Virtual Pavilion to coincide with the UN’s COP26 climate conference, happening in Glasgow from October 31-November 12. This free and open virtual reality exhibition will
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently announced the winners of the 2021 CaGBC awards, which “recognize members who have made a significant contribution to the Council’s mission to advance Canada’s green building sector.” In addition to recognizing leadership and
Builders for Climate Action thinks so. A new study from Natural Resources Canada and the coalition Builders for Climate Action suggests that measuring a home’s energy efficiency alone does not provide a comprehensive enough picture of its overall emissions. The
With election day fast approaching, voters might be interested in knowing our political parties’ plans around green building issues. In brief, this is what the major parties are promising. The Liberals The Liberal Party platform includes these plans to promote
Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) is hosting their annual Green Building Festival at Toronto’s Downtown Marriott on October 5. Given the current pandemic situation, attendees will have the option of attending in person or virtually. The conference is intended for sustainable
In May of 2021, drilling began for a major district geothermal system for a new residential development in the historic downtown Forks area of Winnipeg. The new development, Railside at the Forks, will be a mixed-use neighbourhood built with an
