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.
Canada’s construction industry showed modest signs of recovery in 2024, with investment rising in both residential and non-residential building projects. New figures from BuildForce Canada and Statistics Canada indicate that despite recent economic uncertainty, the construction sector has stabilized and […]
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is urging all federal parties to treat construction as a national priority in the upcoming election, warning that underinvestment could stall growth, delay housing development and widen the infrastructure gap. With both major party leaders
Alberta is experiencing a construction boom fueled by a housing strategy initiated under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The policy, aimed at increasing housing supply and density across Canada, set the stage for rapid development, particularly in cities like Calgary.
The Government of Canada is investing $6 million into four green construction projects across Ontario, supporting low-carbon building materials and mass timber innovations. The funding, part of Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) and Investments in Forest
President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports (and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs) could greatly impact construction in both Canada and the United States’ if the tariffs were to stay in place. Industry experts warn that these tariffs will significantly increase construction costs
A new report from the Pembina Institute states the urgent need for Ontario to prioritize clean energy initiatives, positioning the province as a leader in low-carbon economic growth while addressing affordability and energy security concerns. The report, Assembling the Future:
A global study by One Click LCA found that over 80 percent of surveyed professionals stated that EPDs influenced their purchasing decisions, reflecting the growing importance of sustainability and carbon transparency in procurement. The study gathered insights from 150 qualified
Built Green Canada is drawing attention to significant amendments to Canada’s Competition Act, which will impose stricter regulations on environmental claims made by businesses. The Competition Bureau is currently developing enforcement guidelines to ensure that green marketing statements meet higher
President Trump’s plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada has sparked significant concern in Canada, though it would also have an impact on American businesses, including construction since Canada is a major supplier of building materials like
The recently released RBC Climate Action Institute 2024 Report has brought Canada’s building and construction industry into sharp focus, highlighting its critical role in achieving national decarbonization goals. Buildings currently account for 13 percent of Canada’s total emissions (when including
