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.
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
Recent reports from the European Patent Office (EPO) and other global intellectual property bodies highlight an unprecedented growth in patents for green technologies, with a specific focus on sustainable construction, green building materials and innovative waste management solutions. In 2023
Due to the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, survivors in disaster prone areas such as Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Florida have clear demands that they want to rebuild sustainable, resilient homes that are able to withstand natural disasters
Residential renovation costs in Canada are finally showing signs of stabilizing after the COVID-19 pandemic drove prices to new highs. Statistics Canada’s new Residential Renovation Price Index (RRPI) has revealed that although price growth remains uneven across the country, the
