Winnipeg century-old fire hall, library get green upgrades
Winnipeg plans green upgrades for century-old fire hall and library, cutting emissions and costs. The city aims to retrofit several buildings with energy-efficient systems.
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2026 PNE Prize Home: Smart Fridge to Secondary Suite
The 2026 PNE Prize Home, featuring a smart fridge and secondary suite, has been unveiled in Surrey. The home showcases modern amenities and sustainable design.
Windsor Hospital Composting Program Cuts Landfill Waste
Windsor Regional Hospital in Ontario has introduced a composting initiative aimed at diverting organic waste from landfills, supporting environmental sustainability.
Passive House Canada Marks 10 Years with Vancouver Conference
Passive House Canada hosts its 8th annual national conference in Vancouver this May, bringing together industry leaders to address housing demands and climate challenges through high-performance building solutions.
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Alberta Builders Shine at Green Building Maverick Awards
Alberta homebuilders dominated the 2026 Built Green Canada Maverick Awards, with two local companies sharing the top Ambassador award, highlighting the province's growing leadership in sustainable residential construction.
B.C. Pilot Turns Construction Plastic Waste into Building Material
A British Columbia initiative is recycling up to 80% of construction plastic waste into a new product that reduces concrete use in slabs, funded by $400,000 in government grants.
Ontario Green Building Standards at Risk of Repeal
Progressive Conservative MPP Rob Flack is leading efforts to dismantle Ontario's green building regulations, raising concerns about environmental and economic impacts.
Sustainable Home Design: Eco-Friendly Practices from Exterior to Interior
Homebuilders like Jayman Built and Avalon Master Builder are leading the charge in sustainable design, focusing on energy efficiency, material sourcing, and resilience against extreme weather.
ENERQUALITY Announces 2026 BIFA Winners
ENERQUALITY has revealed the winners of the 2026 Building Innovation Forum & Awards, celebrating innovation and resiliency in Canada's residential construction industry.
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EllisDon 2025 Impact Report: Climate and Safety Progress
EllisDon Corporation has released its fourth annual Impact Report, detailing measurable achievements in climate action, employee safety, community investment, and sustainable growth across its operations.
Bowen Island Retreat Blends Tradition with Sustainability
A custom-built home on Bowen Island nearly disappears into the landscape, blending traditional Indigenous design principles with modern sustainable building techniques for a secluded nature escape.
25 New Green Government Fund Projects Target Building Emissions
The federal government has unveiled 25 new projects under the Green Government Fund, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in federal buildings by 42.5% as part of its net-zero by 2050 target.
Sterling Homes Leads Alberta in Platinum Green Building Certifications
Sterling Homes Calgary and Edmonton have dramatically increased Built Green certifications, with platinum levels reaching 35% in 2025, showcasing superior energy efficiency and sustainable construction practices.
Sterling Homes Achieves Platinum Built Green Certification
Sterling Homes Edmonton and Calgary have dramatically increased Built Green certifications, with platinum levels reaching 35% in 2025, showcasing superior energy efficiency and sustainable building practices.
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Teen builds modular home prototype to help homelessness
A London, Ontario engineering student has designed a prototype modular home to address homelessness. His innovative approach aims to create affordable, quickly deployable housing solutions.
Edmonton Firm Creates Supply Chain for Reclaimed Wood
Backroads Reclamation is building an infrastructure to salvage wood from Edmonton's inner-city demolitions, aiming to turn waste into a consistent lumber supply for new construction projects.
Edmonton business turns old city wood into new lumber
Backroads Reclamation in Edmonton is creating a supply chain for reclaimed lumber from demolished inner-city homes, aiming to reduce landfill waste and build a sustainable future for construction materials.
Canada Funds First 3D-Printed Multi-Storey Student Residence in Windsor
The University of Windsor is building Canada's first 3D-printed multi-storey student residence, a landmark project funded by federal housing innovation investments. Discover how this technology aims to address the housing crisis.
Banff Building Goes Green with Solar Panels
The Town of Banff's Okâch – Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi pavilion is now powered by rooftop solar panels and an electric heat pump, eliminating its natural gas line. Discover how this green building initiative is shaping a sustainable future for the community.
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Modular Housing Reduces Landfill Waste by 90%
An Indigenous and female-led North Vancouver company, NUQO Modular, champions modular housing as a key solution to slash construction landfill waste by up to 90% and build faster.
Edmonton opens emissions-neutral fire station in Blatchford
Edmonton's Blatchford community welcomes Canada's first emissions-neutral fire station, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban development and green infrastructure.
Cologix MTL8 Data Centre Earns LEED Gold in Canada
Cologix's MTL8 data center in Montréal becomes one of Canada's first colocation facilities to earn prestigious LEED Gold certification, reinforcing leadership in sustainable AI infrastructure.
Saskatchewan tackles decarbonization at BuildGreen conference
Saskatchewan's building, energy and government sectors gathered in Regina to advance decarbonization strategies at the BuildGreen conference, marking a pivotal moment for green construction.
Passive House Canada Expands Training with 6 New Courses
Canada's leading building performance organization expands its educational offerings with six cutting-edge courses designed to transform construction practices and accelerate the adoption of net-zero-ready buildings across the country.
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Modular Wood Construction: Canada's Housing Solution
Mass timber construction is emerging as Canada's secret weapon against the affordable housing shortage. Discover how factory-built wood homes could revolutionize housing while cutting costs and carbon emissions.
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