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CaGBC announces winners of the 2020 Leadership and Green Building Excellence Awards
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has announced the winners of the 2020 Leadership and Green Building Excellence Awards. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding industry leadership and have…
Mark Carney joins alternative asset manager Brookfield Asset Management
TORONTO – Mark Carney will lead a team at Brookfield Asset Management focused on investing in positive environmental, social and governance changes, the alternative asset manager said Wednesday.The former governor of the Bank of Canada…
NRC providing funding to improve energy efficiency in buildings
Natural Resources Canada’s ISO 50001 financial assistance program is now accepting project proposals for buildings looking to improve their energy efficiency.Funding is available to help commercial and institutional building owners and…
Wooden skyscrapers could transform construction by trapping carbon emissions
The Mjøstårnet, an 18-storey mixed-use building constructed with engineered wood, overlooks Norway’s largest lake, in Brumunddal.
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All over the world, architects and engineers are crafting cutting-edge skyscrapers from…
Canada sets three percent target for energy efficiency improvement
Canada will join a collaboration of governments and supporting organizations called The Three Percent Club to put the world on a path to three percent annual energy efficiency improvement.According to the organization, Canada’s…
CaGBC launches a new green recovery initiative
Canada Green Building Council launched a new initiative designed to rally support for a green recovery that includes green building. Industry leaders Real Property Association of Canada (REALPAC), Canadian Urban Institute, Royal…
Federal Government to Invest in Net-Zero Energy Residential Buildings Across Canada
The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, announced an investment of over $2,445,000 toward the construction of energy-efficient residential buildings across Canada.The funding will support a project led…
Pomerleau Wins U Of T Scarborough New Passive House Student Residence Bid
Pomerleau has been awarded a design-bridge-build contract for the construction of a new residence hall at the University of Toronto Scarborough.This unique project, which will feature some of the most sustainable architectural design…
Scotia Plaza’s 40 King St. W. Becomes Canada’s Largest Zero Carbon Certified Building
Scotia Plaza's 40 King St. W. building has earned a Zero Carbon Building – Performance v2 Certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).The designation marks an important milestone for owners KingSett Capital, Alberta…
Using Emerging Technologies to Measure Energy Losses
Due to rising energy costs, heightened concern about greenhouse gas emissions and efforts to reduce carbon footprints, business, industry, and government are looking for ways to reduce energy usage, reduce energy costs and…