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Have you ever been to the #Calgary Central Library? What about the MEC head office in BC? Find out more about these buildings, along with five other cool #sustainable buildings in #Canada, in this article: bit.ly/4i35l4P

With #construction costs climbing, both Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre have made housing a key #Canadian election issue. Read more about how each of their platforms will affect the #sustainable building industry: bit.ly/4hW0Rg8

The Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) and Desjardins are hosting the Canadian Building Diversity Awards & Community Benefits Summit on May 29 and 30, honouring the visionaries and innovators pushing boundaries in the construction industry. buildingdiversity.ca

Despite its relatively small population, #Canada ranks in the top five worldwide when it comes to the number of certified green #buildings. Read about 16 of our greatest #sustainably constructed buildings here: bit.ly/41IIwxb

#Alberta is experiencing a #construction boom due to a housing strategy initiated under former Prime Minister #Trudeau, and the surge shows no signs of slowing down. Read more about its impacts here: bit.ly/4ij59iI

Your #garden can be an oasis of sustainability that'll add oxygen back to the #planet, but not all gardens are created equal. Here are nine #sustainable gardening options—some basic and others complex—to consider: bit.ly/4bSQB6T

#Composting #toilets and incinerating toilets are both #sustainable waste disposal systems, but they differ in significant ways. Here are some pros and cons of each to help you make the right choice for any location: bit.ly/3XPSbk9

With #Trump continuing the tariff war and #Canada responding, Canadians still need goods, and #construction projects can’t always wait to order materials. This guide explores made-in-Canada alternatives to American supplies: bit.ly/3XSl67d

The Government of #Canada is investing $6 million into four green #construction projects across #Ontario, supporting low-carbon building materials and mass timber innovations. Read more about these projects here: bit.ly/4iqz74a

Concrete is responsible for 8% of carbon emissions. Luckily sustainable solutions to conventional concrete have been growing in adoption. Read about them here: canadianrentalservice.com/canadas-green-…

As with the auto sector, it's possible a Trump #tariff exemption could be applied to #building materials. We explore the impact of tariffs on homebuilding costs here: bit.ly/41sJ1er. To find #Canadian-made building materials, visit our directory: bit.ly/4i5vYGN.

Have you heard of the Circular #Economy (CE) and #Design for #Disassembly (DfD)? Find out more about these two complementary concepts, including the four pillars of DfD, here: bit.ly/4i6Hx0q

For #Canadians, It’s not just the costs of construction and renovation that could be impacted by Trump's #tariffs – the prices of existing #homes may also go up. Read more about the impact of these tariffs here: bit.ly/41sJ1er

The #pandemic is pretty much over, but virtual meetings are still an excellent way for staff to connect without adding to the company’s #carbon emissions. Read more about creating a #sustainable workplace here: bit.ly/4irz8V9

A new report from the Pembina Institute states the urgent need for #Ontario to prioritize clean #energy initiatives. While Ontario's clean energy performance has been slipping recently, the province can turn things around. Read more here: bit.ly/3QIz7QN

Living #walls offer a natural, low-maintenance solution to indoor #air #pollution, but if they're managed incorrectly, they can become a headache. Read more here about selecting a location and caring for your living wall: bit.ly/4kioWjt

Did you know that #Canada offers a range of government incentives and specialized bank loans to make green #building projects more #affordable? Read more about nine of these initiatives here: bit.ly/4bldT5l

Given Canada’s massive size, there are plenty of places to move. Here, we take a look at the #environmental impact of urban vs rural living across #Canada to give you an idea of what you can expect: bit.ly/4icNnNw

Have you ever heard of #biophilic #design? In short, it's environmentally friendly #construction that aims to mimic the natural patterns found in our environment. You can find out more about it, as it gains popularity, here: bit.ly/4i5uLix