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Low-carbon revenues flow from buildings sector

Low-carbon revenues flow from buildings sector

Eleven Canadian companies number in the rankings of the top 200 global earners among publicly traded entities with revenues tied to sustainable products and services.
Tariff blows would land on U.S. construction

Tariff blows would land on U.S. construction

Some of the first tariff blows would land on in-progress construction and public infrastructure projects if threatened action on steel and aluminum imports into the United States goes into effect on March 12.
Capacity for renewable power generation grows

Capacity for renewable power generation grows

Canada-wide capacity for renewable power generation from wind, solar or energy storage inputs has grown by nearly 7,600 megawatts, or 46 per cent, since 2019.
Paint ingredients exhibit contrasting impacts

Paint ingredients exhibit contrasting impacts

Two recent complementary research studies explore the chemical content and climate impact of the same 30 paint products commonly used on interior walls and wood/metal trim.
Clinically fit space on the leasing agenda

Clinically fit space on the leasing agenda

A small but noteworthy cohort of tenants will be leasing specialized space as the Ontario government moves toward granting licences for new independently operated surgical and diagnostic clinics.
New research lab tests how grid hosts cleantech

New research lab tests how grid hosts cleantech

A new research lab at University of Toronto will serve as Canada’s first accelerator for advancing the integration of clean energy technologies with the electricity grid.
New green buildings strategy mostly a rehash

New green buildings strategy mostly a rehash

The Canadian government’s newly released green buildings strategy contains little that is actually new for commercial real estate or public sector facilities.
Buildings sector pulls back on GHG accelerator

Buildings sector pulls back on GHG throttle

Greenhouse gas emissions from Canada’s buildings sector indicated improvement in 2022 in keeping with the general results of the newly released national inventory report.
Ontario ponders graduate studies at colleges

Ontario ponders graduate studies at colleges

The Ontario government is considering taking applied technical studies to another level by offering master's degree programs through the provincial community college system.
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Designing the office for human connection

Residential-style furniture, cozy lounge areas and homey touches are creating a more relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
Outdoor lighting principles hail the dark side

Outdoor lighting principles hail the dark side

Guiding principles for responsible nighttime lighting define how light should be applied, but, first, prospective installers are advised to consider whether lighting is even necessary.
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Canada praised as GRESB benchmark leader

National averages aren’t revealed in the recently released 2023 global results, but Canada's high ranking among 75 participating countries was confirmed during an online discussion of trends underpinning the numbers.
Operating tech ripe for ransomware attacks

Operational tech ripe for more ransomware attacks

Real estate was relatively unscathed in the growing number of ransomware attacks perpetrated in Canada last year, experiencing about 3 per cent of the incidents occurring across 19 industry sectors.
Toronto strives to find more cash

Toronto strives to find more cash

Commercial properties are central to Toronto’s efforts to find more cash as the city government considers how to address massive budget shortfalls projected for 2024 and into the future.
Global energy appetite eats up efficiency gains

Global energy appetite eats up efficiency gains

The global buildings sector made some headway in curbing its energy appetite and output of greenhouse gas emissions last year, but is still off-pace to achieve the International Energy Agency's targets.
Global smart lighting market poised for bright future

Smart lighting market poised for bright future

The global market for smart lighting is projected to reach USD $45 billion in sales by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate of more than 20 per cent over the next five years.
Energy savings trail Canada's 2030 targets

Canada to pursue energy efficiency improvements

Canada has joined 44 other national governments, worldwide, in endorsing the International Energy Agency's push for a 4 per cent annual reduction in energy intensity by 2030