Sustainability
Canadian Property Management
New refrigerant restrictions set for 2025
Regulators in Canada and the United States are out of sync in banning the R-410A refrigerant that’s currently a mainstay of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump systems.
Canadian Property Management
Existing buildings sector limbering up with AI
Artificial intelligence is proving useful for teaching old dogs new tricks in the existing buildings sector, finding energy savings and emissions reductions in advance of comprehensive retrofits.
Construction Business
National infrastructure advisory body appointed
The Canadian government has appointed an 11-member advisory body to provide expert guidance on key infrastructure requirements to support housing production.
REMI Network
Condo suite boasts cleantech innovations at The Well
Tridel unveiled its most eco-friendly condo unit, with smart cleantech that optimizes energy consumption and reduces carbon emissions.
REMI Network
Industry celebrates 25 years of the Brownie Awards
More than 300 attendees came together to recognize excellence in the remediation and revitalization of contaminated sites.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Addressing the challenges with greenwashing
The importance of reading labels, using proper dilution, and addressing the challenges with greenwashing in the commercial cleaning industry are all crucial for educating both
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Green Seal opens public commenting on prohibiting PFAS
Global non-profit Green Seal® announced it is opening public comment on its criteria for prohibiting any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints
Canadian Property Management
Sustainable proptech gaining momentum
An expanding roster of tech companies aligned with the sustainable and smart buildings market reflects growing demand from end-users and draws support from increasingly enthusiastic investors.
Design Quarterly
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.
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
Ryder, 3XN GXN selected for UBC student housing
Ryder Architecture, in partnership with 3XN GXN, will provide architectural services for the UBC's Lower Mall Precinct Phase One project.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Prepare your facility for holiday crowds
As the holidays approach, many businesses are gearing up for a surge in foot traffic and that means more attention and labour will be needed
Design Quarterly
Breathing new life into a Vancouver landmark
Perkins&Will has reimagined its studio in the renowned Arthur Erickson Place, a Vancouver landmark in the heart of the city.
Canadian Property Management
Canada aims to foster decarbonization capital
The Canadian government promotes a standardized approach for categorizing sustainable investment and verifying its credibility for market participants.
CondoBusiness
Eco-friendly condo upgrades
Reaching net zero by 2050 means sustainability targets for new and existing condo buildings will need to change quickly.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
LEED v5: A step backwards turns into a step forward
Many cleaning contractors know that LEED-EB v5 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Existing Buildings version 5) has been in the news lately, especially in publications
REMI Network
District energy brings sustainable promise to Lakeview Village
A sustainable district energy system will soon transform the site of a former coal-burning power generating station into a green community.
