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Sustainability Roundtable Inc. names Brookfield Office Properties 2010 Outstanding Landlord of the…
Sustainability Roundtable, Inc., a firm responsible for shared-cost research and consulting on best practices in more sustainable business, announced the winner of its "Sustainable Corporate Real Estate Roundtable's Outstanding Landlord of…
World Green Building Council releases new report on global climate change
Buildings are responsible for 30 per cent of the world's GHG emissions and 40 per cent of its energy use, says the World Green Building Council, and their new report entitled Tackling Global Climate Change - Meeting Local Priorities, shows…
Green building market grows 50 per cent in two years despite recession, says McGraw-Hill…
The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, says McGraw-Hill Construction's Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth report. The value of green building construction starts was up 50 per cent from 2008 to 2010-…
McMaster University sets record for most LEED certifications on Canadian campus
McMaster University's Engineering Technology Building has achieved LEED Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). This project joins three other LEED certified buildings at McMaster's Hamilton campus, a record for a…
McMichael gallery first LEED Canada EB:O&M certified institutional facility
By recently receiving LEED Silver certification, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection recently became the first LEED Canada EB:O&M certified institutional building and only the third LEED Canada EB:O&M certified building of any…
TELUS House Ottawa awarded LEED Gold certification
TELUS House Ottawa has been awarded the LEED Gold certification for new construction from the Canadian Green Building Council, a significant upgrade from the silver rating that was targeted by TELUS when the project got underway five years…
SBIC Accepting Entries for 2010 Beyond Green Awards
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announced an open call for entries for the 2010 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards. In February 2011, SBIC will recognize buildings and initiatives that best exemplify the eight…
YKK AP launches video contest to encourage innovation within the green building industry
YKK AP America has launched the “Building a Better Tomorrow, Today” YouTube video competition to encourage innovation while further advancing the green building industry. Interested participants can now submit videos…
ULC Standards acquires environmental certification and advisory firm TerraChoice
ULC Standards, an independent, not-for-profit standards development organization, has acquired majority ownership of TerraChoice, a certification and green marketing firm, and exclusive manager of the EcoLogo Program. TerraChoice joins UL…
Green Key Eco-Rating Program reaches 1,500+ participants (August 17, 2010)
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has announced that more than 1,500 hotels are now actively engaged in the Green Key Eco-Rating Program – which ranks, certifies and inspects hotels and resorts based on their commitment to…