While the economy slowly but steadily improves, mounting tariffs from our neighbours have many choosing to re-double their commitment to Canadian products. All the while, there are companies committed to being socially responsible...
With the new millennium, forecasted concerns over computer bugs, financial chaos, and even drinking water shortages were alleviated. Back then, geopolitical events and natural disasters directly and indirectly contributed to the global energy crisis...
While fewer homes in the Calgary area have been enrolled in the Built Green Canada program this year, the setback can be linked to factors impacting the housing market, overall, says its CEO.
You’re invited to our BUILT GREEN® Technical Workshop, as industry readies itself for the incoming BC Building Code and moves toward more sustainably built homes.
Industry leads the way in climate mitigation ahead of regulation, while all orders of government increase commitment to sustainable building. Concurrent with National Environment Week...
Built Green Canada Q1 Newsletter 2018. Please find key updates from our first quarter, including...
While demand for sustainably built homes increases, new building code regulations focus on improved energy performance requirements, and affordability is high on everyone’s agenda—industry continues to lead the way with progressive, sustainable building..
If you were to walk through Calgary’s historic Currie community—formerly Currie Barracks—you would find a four story, 58-unit condo by the name of The Armory. Builder, Cove Properties incorporated a brick-and-mortar exterior, this in keeping with...
Built Green Canada shines a light on builders’ sustainable practices. March 5 – 7 saw the City of Edmonton host the inaugural Cities and Climate Change Science Conference at the Shaw Conference Centre...
You’re invited to our BUILT GREEN® Technical Workshop on April 23, as industry readies itself for the incoming BC Building Code – Step 3, coming into effect on July 1st on the North Shore.
CTV aired an episode focused on green homes as part of their Homes & Lifestyle series. This reflects the growing focus on climate change mitigation, as sustainability themes pepper mainstream media, industry, and academic journals; meanwhile...
For a new development outside Regina, green is the colour and environmental sustainability is the aim. Autumn Ridge Estates by Dakine Home Builders is a residential subdivision located seven minutes north of Regina....
As 2017 wrapped up and Built Green moved forward with year-end closing procedures, the organization surpassed a milestone of 30,000 single family projects being certified and including the units in high density projects, the total was over 33,830.
Built Green Canada Q4 Newsletter 2017. Please find key updates from our fourth quarter, including...
There are no significant updates to the 2018 BUILT GREEN® HD checklist; however, we've outlined new checklist items as well as those checklist items that have modified. Program updates are informed by building code, the Technical Standards Committee...
There are no significant updates to the 2018 BUILT GREEN® SF checklist; however, we've outlined new checklist items as well as those checklist items that have modified. Program updates are informed by building code, the Technical Standards Committee...
Built Green Canada and the City of Edmonton have partnered to offer a rebate for BUILT GREEN® builders through the City’s “Spot the Difference” program.
Built Green Canada Q3 Newsletter 2017. Please find key updates from our third quarter, including...
There is widespread public concern as affordable housing stock continues to shrink in Canada. Extensive work is underway in the public and private sectors to address...
A national third-party certification program that rates the level of energy-efficiency in homes saw a stronger uptake from Calgary and area builders six months into 2017 than the same time a year ago.
Built Green Canada Q2 Newsletter 2017. Please find key updates from our second quarter, including...
Passionate builders are looking for ways to keep their projects smart and sustainable—we love that. In an effort to encourage...
The first BUILT GREEN® community in the province of Saskatchewan has been announced. The Autumn Ridge Estates subdivision, just 7 minutes north of Regina, has launched the sale of 42 lots, with the provision that the homes built in the community...
Built Green Canada believes training is essential. One of the requirements for BUILT GREEN® membership is that training is taken every two years. All builder and renovator members must be trained in BUILT GREEN® practices, policies, and procedures...