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March 16, 2010
Canadian Construction Association chair bids farewell
As he criss-crossed the country meeting with partner associations during the past year, outgoing Canadian Construction Association (CCA) chair Brad Greene routinely was peppered with questions about the federal infrastructure stimulus programs.
March 16, 2010
Search continues for sustainable architecture
While sceptics and environmentalists duke it out for the final word on global warming, thousands around the world are investing time and money in renewable energy and sustainable architecture. Grass roots “sustainable” organizations are forming at an increasing pace, with the positive effect of raising public awareness.
March 10, 2010
University of Winnipeg aims for LEED Gold certification
The University of Winnipeg’s Science Complex and Richardson College for the Environment will ensure that the school practises what it teaches.
March 10, 2010
Light House Sustainable Building Centre publishes green building guide
Sustainable construction in Vancouver just got a bit easier. The Light House Sustainable Building Centre with the support of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has published a book that provides practical solutions for contractors to implement green building strategies.
March 9, 2010
Center for Architecture Science looks at turning windows into solar power generators
Cityscapes of glass-clad buildings gleaming in the sun make Anna Dyson think about wasted energy.
January 27, 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.
January 15, 2010
MintoMidtown earns LEED Gold
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 15, 2010
U.S. wineries now fertile ground for green building technology
Green wine is catching on. “We’re seeing a trend toward more sustainable wineries,” says Ashley Katz, spokeswoman for the U.S. Green Building Council.
January 11, 2010
NORR Architects joins forces with Indian firm on green buildings
As the green building market heats up in India, a joint venture of New Delhi’s Studio u+a and Toronto-based NORR Architects is targeting LEED Gold on an office tower in the city of Gurgaon.
January 7, 2010
Developer of 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.
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