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February 8, 2010

Canadian Construction Association summit zeroes in on industry concerns

When the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) decided to host a summit on the future of the non-residential sector, identifying key industry concerns was front and centre on the agenda.

February 1, 2010

MintoMidtown becomes largest multi-residential LEED-certified condo in North America

The MintoMidtown complex in Toronto has achieved LEED Gold certification, making it what is believed to be the largest multi-residential LEED-certified condominium in North America.

January 13, 2010

Canadian architects join forces with Indian firm on green building projects

Canadian architects join forces with Indian firm on green building projects

January 4, 2010

Frontman for Victoria’s Dockside Green moving on

Saying the pace of construction is too slow and it’s time to spread his build-it-green philosophy internationally, the frontman behind Victoria’s Dockside Green has sold his quarter share in the $650-million residential/commercial/light industrial project.

December 28, 2009

LEED standards just a starting point: industry expert

While designing buildings to achieve LEED certification is becoming increasingly common, the construction industry is still in “the infancy stages” of implementing truly sustainable building practices, says Vanbots estimating director Compton Cho.

December 9, 2009

Green building course postponed due to lack of students

The first offering of the National Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) course in Alberta didn’t work out as planned.

December 2, 2009

Vancouver industrial hub transformed into sustainable neighbourhood

Southeast False Creek (SEFC), the City of Vancouver reclamation project judged the best overall at the Canadian Urban Institute 2009 Brownie Awards last month, is being designed to set a new urban sustainability standard in community development.

November 25, 2009

Green walls a growing trend in Santiago, Chile subway stations

Rush-hour commuters in Chile are breathing easy thanks to new green walls being installed in subway stations in the capital city of Santiago.

November 23, 2009

Greening heritage buildings a trade-off

Gair Williamson Architects is a Vancouver firm that specializes in refurbishing and adapting older heritage properties, so they can continue to function as thriving urban elements.

November 18, 2009

Green roof exam puts building professionals’ skills to the test

Building professionals put their green roof skills to the test recently during a new exam run as part of the recent Cities Alive! conference in Toronto.

March 23, 2009

Telus announces plan to build energy-efficient data centre in British Columbia

Telus announced plans to invest $500 million in B.C., which includes a new energy-efficient internet data centre.

March 23, 2009

Bateman Centre takes green building to a new level

It’s fitting that the Robert Bateman Art and Environmental Education Centre will surpass LEED standards, given the famed wildlife artist’s dedication to the environment.

March 23, 2009

Sustainable building includes concrete flooring

Talk about a green floor and many people will immediately think of hardwood because it’s a natural product.

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