BC Energy Step Code
Construction Business
Building a sustainable future for Canada
Canada has set a bold goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 but are we on track to meet these goals.
Construction Business
B.C. building code increases energy efficiency
New construction in B.C. will now be cleaner and more energy efficient with the BC Building Code changes coming into effect.
Construction Business
Research: construction cost analysis of MURBs
This research focuses on how to design and build NZER wood-framed, multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) as cost-effectively as possible.
CondoBusiness
Digging into the coming geothermal boom
While the relevance of geothermal has been percolating for years, the buzz is that more developers are starting to pay attention.
Construction Business
VEC forecasts $3.3B demand for greener buildings
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) has launched the Green Building Market Forecast. The report identifies a $3.3 billion market opportunity.
Construction Business
B.C. releases CleanBC to achieve climate targets
The Government of British Columbia has released its CleanBC, developed as a pathway to achieve the province’s legislated climate targets.
Design Quarterly
Canada’s first ZEBx officially opens in Vancouver
The Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBbx) Centre for Excellence in Vancouver officially opened in July. The centre is the first of its kind in Canada.
Design Quarterly
B.C. steps towards net zero
Net zero has long been used to describe the highest performing buildings – an objective in the building industry to reduce its environmental footprint.