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A coalition reveals 26 built environment climate action initiatives at COP26
A coalition of business and government groups announce 26 climate action initiatives at Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day at COP26.The initiatives include the Race to Zero Commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2050 at the…
Virtual pavilion tackling global sustainability themes for COP26 opens
Build Better Now, an immersive virtual reality exhibition showcasing global ideas for a more sustainable built environment, is officially opened to the public.The virtual pavilion, designed by AECOM in collaboration with Install…
Vancouver housing pilot project to tackle 21st century urban challenges
As Canada continues to urbanize and big-city home prices and rents remain volatile, our affordable housing providers will face tough challenges in the years ahead. Here in Vancouver, land costs are soaring, and construction is already the…
Emissions Reduction Alberta extends energy savings for business program
On Energy Efficiency Day 2021, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) announced it has extended the completion date for projects funded through its Energy Savings for Business (ESB) program until March 31, 2023. To further support participation,…
RBC report says $2 trillion needed to reach 2050 target of net zero economy
OTTAWA — A new report says the country will need roughly $2 trillion to put the economy on a path to net-zero emissions in 30 years, including government spending on things like skills training and backstops to prod the necessary…
Stantec awarded global architect-engineer services contract by the United States Agency for…
Stantec has been selected by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide global architect-engineer (A/E) services through a five-year, US$800 million multiple-award task order contract. Services under this…
Federal election: Which party has the best climate plan? Here’s where they stand
Climate activists protest outside of the first French leaders’ debate in Montréal, Que. on Sept. 2, 2021.
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Cameron Roberts, Carleton UniversityThe coronavirus crisis gives us a golden opportunity to…
ZAS Architects designs a new organic waste to fertilizer facility in East Hamilton
SusGlobal Energy has acquired a former site of an animal pellet production plant on Hamilton’s East Bayfront for construction of its new organic fertilizer production facility.The workplace will have the capacity to produce approximately $2…
New design competition to reimagine electric vehicle charging environments launches
A new, Canadian-founded architectural design competition is seeking inspiring concepts that will reimagine the traditional roadside fuelling station, while serving as a blueprint for next level electric vehicle (EV) charging environments.…
CaGBC provides thoughts on the renovation of the Centre Block
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) shared more details on the renovation of the Centre Block. The 10-year project sets out to preserve Centre Block’s historical and architectural heritage while ensuring the structure and the new…