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 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
A coalition of Ontario’s construction industry leaders is calling on the provincial government to mandate the use of recycled crushed aggregates (RCA) in public infrastructure projects. Advocates argue that requiring just 20 percent RCA in roads, highways, bridges and subdivisions
In the face of a growing housing crisis and a pressing need for modernization, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are paving the way for a new era in Canadian construction. These technologies, initially slower to penetrate the construction sector compared
The Government of Canada recently committed $2.4 million in funding to Prince Edward Island (PEI) through the Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF) to help the province adopt more ambitious building codes, bringing the province in line with Canada’s 2020 national energy
Given the sky-high prices that condos go for in Canada, particularly in cities like Vancouver and Toronto, understanding condo appreciation is an essential task for prospective condo buyers. Appreciation refers to the increase in a property’s value over time due
Current Water Technologies Inc. (CWTI), a Canadian-based leader in sustainable water management, has unveiled its advanced ammonia treatment system, AmmEL-H2. The company, headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, specializes in electrochemical water treatment solutions designed to address critical issues like wastewater management
The Ontario government has unveiled a significant investment initiative aimed at addressing critical water infrastructure needs across municipalities. Announced on Dec. 2, 2024, the province is allocating up to $1 billion in loans through the newly launched Housing-Enabling Water Infrastructure
