In conjunction with National Environment Week, Built Green Canada encourages the building sector and municipalities to recognize the first Wednesday of June (June 4) National Green Building Day.
Our BUILT GREEN® Product Catalogue Talks is back! Inspired by the TED Talk format, this engaging webinar series will feature a lineup of short, thoughtfully crafted presentations by our Product Catalogue listers.
Industry requests over the last few years have resulted in the development of Built Green Canada's Schools program launch, alongside announcing its first enrolment, courtesy of Renfrew Educational Services.
Now in its second year, the Maverick Awards continues to spotlight leaders shaping a more sustainable built environment, with entries from B.C. to Ont. this year's awards reflect the depth & diversity of sustainable building happening across the country.
Jim Zsiros took home this year's Ambassador Award, which recognizes individuals on the ground who promote and encourage sustainable building: those ambassadors driving real change towards the progression of industry.
s2e Technologies won this year's Innovation Award for EVE Park, recognized for advancing the industry through creative and sustainable building solutions.
Best Builders won the Transformational Award for Phoenix House, a low-carbon, multi-gen rebuild in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada's first Zero Carbon certified, BUILT GREEN® Net Zero Energy+ home.
Spring Creek Mountain Village won the Transformational Award, recognized for its visionary, multi-phase redevelopment that blends environmental innovation, social sustainability and community legacy.
Dave Krasman, Director of Corporate Purchasing at Jayman BUILT, was an Ambassador finalist this year, recognized for his leadership in sustainability, industry involvement and driving efficiency and green building awareness.
Mike Cole, Director of Operations at Sterling Homes Calgary, was an Ambassador finalist this year, recognized for his visionary leadership and staunch advocacy for sustainable building.
Innovation finalist, Carbon Wise, is a team of policy and building science experts driving innovation, carbon data access and holistic sustainability to help communities and industry tackle climate change and build a greener future.
Sterling Homes Calgary's Amber Model Net Zero Showhome was an Innovation finalist this year, showcasing green luxury through high-efficiency systems and durable materials---a blueprint adaptable to many projects.
Jayman BUILT's Core Performance model, a Transformational Award finalist, includes energy-efficient features like solar panels and high-efficiency systems, reducing energy costs and emissions while setting a new standard in sustainable homebuilding.
Prominent Homes, a Transformational Award finalist, has shifted its focus to sustainability, certifying homes through BUILT GREEN®, partnering with eco-conscious trades, and building healthier, energy-efficient homes with reduced environmental impact.
Find key updates from our Q1 newsletter, including Logel Homes certifying an impressive four high-density projects in March, the announcement of this year's Maverick Awards winners, featured project certifications, program updates, and more!
March saw Built Green Canada certify four high density projects by Logel Homes. With this, they brought 206 new homes to the Calgary market that are more sustainably built.
In conjunction with title co-sponsors, Jayman BUILT and SkyFire Energy, Built Green Canada announces winners in their second annual Maverick Awards, out of an impressive selection of worthy finalists.
Now in our Maverick Awards' 2nd year, we are thrilled to announce this year's finalists. Submissions came in from British Columbia through to Ontario. To all of you who submitted, thank you for the important work you do!
Thank you to everyone who entered our second annual Maverick Awards! The judging period is officially underway, and we're thrilled to celebrate the outstanding work and achievements showcased in this year's submissions. Best of luck to all participants!
Following recent changes to the Competition Act, Canada's Competition Bureau is currently developing enforcement guidelines regarding environmental claims to ensure clarity and transparency for Canadians.
Next Friday is the entry deadline for our Maverick Awards, so we're reaching out with a reminder to submit your entries by February 14! If you have questions or require assistance, please let us know.
Find key updates from our Q4, including our third community certification, a year in review, 2024 builders who certified BUILT GREEN®, program updates, third-party certifications, and more!
Through our Maverick Awards, we profile specific projects and companies / individuals doing innovative and transformative work in sustainable building, as well as sustainability ambassadors!
The impressive Spring Creek community in Canmore, Alberta continues to expand, recently earning its Phase 2 BUILT GREEN® Community certification at Platinum level. This is building upon its 2022 Phase 1 certification, also at Platinum.