Few of the existing building technologies projected to help dramatically curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have yet conquered their market categories

Climate, cost and capacity pose fuel-switching challenges for building owners looking to curb greenhouse gas emissions in line with Canada’s target for a 40 per cent reduction below 2005 levels by 2030.

Six in 10 workers surveyed feel their office is "shamefully eco-unfriendly"

Researchers and manufacturers have now done much of the work to prepare for the HFC phase-down, but codes and standards will need to catch up before a new generation of lower-GWP refrigerants can be used.

Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction.

Social distancing and reduced capacities have emboldened pests and created additional challenges for facilities.

Four tips for operating a more sustainable washroom in celebration of the International Day of Forests.

These floors are an attractive and popular choice for many facilities and can last a long time - but only with adequate maintenance.

The schools installed future-ready infrastructure improvements for healthier, more sustainable learning environments.

Commercial building operators could use a combination of air exchange, filtration and purification to comply with the industry-leading guidance for arresting airborne spread of pathogens and contaminants.

When planning and executing renovations, your pest management provider should be seen as a partner throughout the entire process.

About 85 per cent of waste from Ontario's businesses, public institutions, residential buildings with six or more units and construction/demolition sites ends up in landfill, including a vast amount of recyclable material.

Daily vigilance is central to achieving operational energy savings, but rare decisions typically have the most acute carbon consequences in buildings.

Making buildings smarter could force some aesthetic trade-offs in commercial buildings as 5G services begin arriving on the mid-band and high-band of the spectrum.

Many commercial real estate operators are making the simple business case for buildings that are functional for all potential users. It’s a quest that can begin with simple investigations, simple low-cost measures and simple mindfulness.

The global urgency for climate action has an upside companion in global opportunities for strategic investment that could improve people’s lives and yield sustainable returns.

With roof materials and replacement costs rising, the importance of maintaining a roof to prolong its service life cannot be understated.