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August 27, 2008
Vancouver architect extolls the virtues of wood for sustainable building
Vancouver architect Larry McFarland is a wood advocate, and proud of it.
August 25, 2008
Victoria’s Dockside Green community achieves LEED Platinum certification
The first phase of Dockside Green, a 1.3-million-square-foot community built on a former brownfield site in the heart of Victoria, has achieved LEED Platinum certification from the Canada Green Building Council.
August 13, 2008
British Columbia government announces $5-million investment in SolarBC program
The British Columbia government announced last month that it will invest $5 million in the SolarBC program to encourage the installation of solar hot water heaters.
August 11, 2008
Korky Koroluk: Prospects for concentrated solar power burn bright
Advocates are calling a new concept called “concentrating solar power” — the use of mirrors to increase the amount of power sunlight generates — the most important form of carbon-free power in the 21st Century, writes Daily Commercial News columnist Korky Koroluk.
August 4, 2008
Fort Edmonton Park’s Welcome Centre aims for LEED Gold
Long known for its view of the past, Edmonton’s historic Fort Edmonton Park now has its eyes set on the future, as it prepares to greet visitors with a new, green Welcome Centre.
July 9, 2008
CCA committee urges LEED education for contractors
The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) chief operating officers’ committee would like to see owners step up to the plate and ensure contractors are up to speed on LEED.
July 7, 2008
Contractors need to be up to speed on LEED, says expert
So you think “green buildings” are something only architects and engineers have to really understand? Dan Roberts begs to differ and he explained why during an intensive four-hour introductory course at the Vancouver Regional Construction Association.
July 2, 2008
Canadian Low Rises Go Green
Construction began earlier this month on Canada’s largest green low-rise residential development.
June 23, 2008
Design, construction industries prove quick to adapt to climate change
With their embrace of green principles, the design and construction industries have proven to be more adaptable in responding to climate change than governments and auto manufacturers, says Canada Green Building Council chair Peter Busby.
June 18, 2008
Light House Sustainable Building Centre becomes beacon for green-building practices
The green-building movement is coming on fast, pushed by government regulations and financial realities.
April 16, 2007
Vancouver Island projects strive for LEED certification
One LEED project on southern Vancouver Island has belatedly received the highest certification from the Canada Green Building Council but another in downtown Victoria is having a financial hiccup in the early construction stage.
April 16, 2007
World Sustainable Building Conference showcases Canadian design
Canadian applications are invited for the prestigious Sustainable Building Challenge (SBC) which is to be held in Melbourne, Australia in September 2008.
April 16, 2007
Ten years to clean up Sydney Tar Ponds
It’s taken more than 100 years to create the toxic stew of the Tar Ponds in Sydney, N.S. The federal and Nova Scotia governments hope to have it cleaned up in 10, at a cost of $400 million.
April 16, 2007
Houston adopts new energy efficient plan
Speaking green is de rigeur. Making practical use of green technology especially as a small municipality remains less fashionable.
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Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in Canada's economic environment. He also shares light-hearted reflections on life and current events.
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| PROJECT NEWS BRIEFS |
Updates on Canadian construction projects from Reed Construction Data’s research team. More 
- Salter Pilon Architecture Inc. wins contract to design Bradford recreation centre (Aug 22, 2008)
- Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners begin designs for LEED Silver-compliant community centre (Aug 22, 2008)
- Salter Pilon Architecture nears completion of Georgian Manor working drawings (Aug 22, 2008)
- Town of Markham proposes new LEED-compliant Cathedral Town firehall (Aug 22, 2008)
- Townline Group plans redevelopment of former Fantasy Garden World property (Aug 18, 2008)

