Canada Green Building Council

Canadian Green Building Education and Resources

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Building Lasting Change - Canada's leading green building industry conference One way to immerse yourself in information and inspiration about the latest in green building trends – and to meet leaders in the field – is to attend the CaGBC's annual national conference - Building Lasting Change. Every year, the Canada Green Building Council holds this event, which features a program of inspirational and innovative ideas. CaGB

Green Building Conference

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Building Lasting Change - Canada's premier annual green building event Environmental sustainability goes far beyond the use of solar panels, heat pumps and a green roof. Every year, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) brings together sustainable-minded businesses, organizations and individuals to highlight the green building industry and challenge it to embrace the bigger picture. Now online in light of the global

The Best Green Building Program Happens Once a Year

3/10/2016 12:00:00 AM

Building Lasting Change Renowned for providing the best green building education in Canada, Building Lasting Change, hosted by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), attracts 1,000 like-minded green building industry professionals for an intense schedule of education and networking. Registration is now OPEN. Renowned for its educational content, this year the conference has moved online. Despite the chan

Canada’s National Green Building Conference and Expo – Building Lasting Change

3/10/2016 12:00:00 AM

The Canada Green Building Council's National Conference known as Building Lasting Change is an annual event designed to provide green building industry professionals with the opportunity to earn or maintain industry credentials, discuss ideas, and network with peers. Educational sessions provide valuable continuing education hours for certified professionals. Keynote speakers deliver thought provoking messages and inspiration while the

Sustainable Building Canada – Building Lasting Change

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Canada Green Building Council The Canada Green Building Council is a non-profit national organization that has been working to advance green building and sustainable community development practices in Canada since 2002. The strong group of thousands of organizations and individuals involved in designing, building and operating buildings, homes and communities work together and share ideas to create a brighter, greener future for Canada.

Green Building Tradeshow – Showcasing Canada's best green products and services

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Green living is a growing trend. People are taking notice and taking care when making decisions in their personal and professional lives. As the public moves towards sustainable living, the growth of the green building industry in inevitable. Advancements in green technology are making the use of environmentally friendly materials when constructing a new dwelling or place of business more prevalent than ever. The&nb

Green Industry Networking Events – Green Builders Sharing Green Ideas

3/10/2016 12:00:00 AM

The green building industry is a dynamic and growing industry. If you want to connect with peers in the green building industry, one of the most popular networking opportunities is the CaGBC National Conference called Building Lasting Change. This annual event brings together like-minded green building professionals for three days of education, green building tours, events, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. This year's confe

Education Fuels the Building Green Movement – Earn more hours at the CaGBC National Conference

3/10/2016 12:00:00 AM

Education Advances the Green Agenda The statistics underline the urgency of the need. Our built environment is a crucial link in the drive to create a sustainable, green future. Buildings generate about 35 per cent of all greenhouse gases and 80 per cent of our freshwater is consumed in and around buildings. It is important to recognize that it's not just new buildings that need to be environmentally friendly. The existing b

Building Green in Canada

3/10/2016 12:00:00 AM

Building Green in Canada Do you want to know the latest news and information about green building in Canada? The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is the national resource for architects, engineers and design firms, manufacturers, professional associations, developers, builders, government and public sector workers, and anyone with a passion for green buildings, homes, and communities. Since 2002, the Canada Green Build

What is Green Construction – Increase Operating Efficiency and Occupant Satisfaction

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What is LEED® Certification? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a globally recognized rating system for green buildings. It encompasses all phases of construction from the design and construction to the operation of the building. The reputation of LEED certification has continued to grow and it is now commonly regarded as the international mark of green and sustainable building excellence. The LEED standard

LEED Buildings and Homes – A Global Phenomenon

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The topic of home construction is much more intricate today than ever before, but not necessarily because we need bigger or flashier homes, but because people want smarter buildings. Whereas "environmentally-friendly” and "sustainable building” were once terms reserved for intellectuals to sit around and debate, these have no become a part of society's collective conscious, and the consumer is looking for results in their desire to help imp

What is LEED Building Certification and How Can You Acquire It?

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There has been a major push towards the development of greener standards in nearly every industry. The reason for this range from being more environmentally friendly to delivering higher performance. LEED®, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a rating system originally spearheaded by Robert Watson in 1995 with the U.S. Green Building Council. It has become the industry standard for defining the voluntary guides in devel

Green Building Rating System

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Green Building Rating System: LEED® LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a set of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of energy efficient green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods. LEED certification aims to encourage improvements in environmental and human health through improving building performance. LEED certified buildings use resources more efficiently than conventional

The Cost Of Building Green

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The Cost of Building Green Some companies explain their reasoning behind not adopting green principles in design and construction of their buildings as high cost. However, upon examination this argument falls apart. In fact, green buildings recoup the initial investment in eco-friendly technologies rapidly, and are valued higher than conventional buildings of similar size and style. A few decades ago, green buildings were t

Maintain Your LEED Credentials – Don’t Forget Continuing Education Hours

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Getting your LEED Green Associate and LEED Accredited Professional (AP) with Specialty credential can help to advance your career and distinguish you in the green building market (for more information on getting these specialties click here LINK TO OTHER ARTICLE). But once you have your credential, there is a certain amount of maintenance to be done. The green building market is forever evolving and new techniques and strategies are c

LEED Savings – CaGBC Membership Offers Excellent Benefits

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What is LEED®? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the pre-eminent rating system for the way buildings, homes and neighbourhoods are designed, developed and operated all over the world. LEED is a third-party, green building certification that was initially designed to challenge the traditional views on the places where people live, work and learn. LEED has developed into an international be

Green Manufacturers – Improve Credibility and Exposure with a CaGBC Membership

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Selecting products from green manufacturers can lower the environmental impacts of a building and create a healthier indoor environment for the building occupants. Green manufacturers are companies that select optimal ingredients to minimize hazards to human health, and manufacturing processes that minimize harm to the environment. Changes to the LEED rating system were introduced and spurred a shift in the building product and materi

Get Green Education Discounts and Learn the Importance of Green Construction

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Today's environmental movement is taking centre stage in the developed world, and with good reason. The atmosphere greatly affected by greenhouse gas emissions, which many believe to be causing global warming. A surprisingly large portion of that comes directly from our households and offices. Luckily, there is an organization called the Canada Green Building Council that is the main facilitator of green building workshops, educat

Green Construction Products in Canada

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Canada is recognized as a world leader in green building and design. Canadian companies have earned a reputation in the green building industry and have made such an impact that Canada ranks second in the world for the number registered and certified LEED® projects. Green construction products help minimize risk to people’s health and the environment. They are traditionally used in green buildings that are known for their m

Green Construction Companies – helping Canada pursue GHG reduction targets

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Green construction companies who conduct sustainable construction practices can significantly reduce the amount of GHG emission traditionally released by the industry. As Canada plans the path to meet GHG reduction targets, green building has been identified as a key strategy in these efforts. Green construction companies are contributing to these efforts and delivering on building owner expectations, whose demand for certified gree

Canada's Ultimate Green Building Program

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Did you know that annual energy costs for Canada's commercial buildings amount to $17.6 billion? Did you also know that lighting, air conditioning and heating represents between 50 and 60 per cent of all annual greenhouse gas emissions in Canada? With these numbers in mind, it is no shock that there is an incredible opportunity to improve on our performance. The Canada Green Building Council, (CaGBC), is the Canadian leader in advocating fo

Join Green Building Experts in Alberta – Become a Member of the CaGBC

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You’re interested in Alberta’s green building industry. And you’re passionate about being part of the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes and communities throughout Alberta. Reasons to Connect Join the Alberta Chapter - CaGBC — and help Alberta achieve more energy efficient, more sustainable and healthier buildings for every Albertan. Your membership with the

Green Building Education – The Time for Change is Now

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Turning Over a New Leaf Green building education is a term that may still not be widely known in the general community, but it is a hot topic in the builder's world and grows stronger by the day. While traditional methods of building structures have served us well over these last decades, we are beginning to see the negative impact that they are having on our environment as well as our pocketbooks. Today's intelligent builder is re

Green Architects are Environmentally Conscious

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What Does it Mean to Build Green? Buildings and homes that are not built for sustainability consume more energy, resources and create greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to negative impacts on the environment. Building green is a process of consciously thinking about how to reduce the carbon footprint locally and globally. For buildings and homes to contribute to environmental sustainability, they must be designed, con

Green Accreditations – Making the Grade

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It seems like everything today is engineered to be of some protection to the environment and the people in our lives both professionally and personally are expecting us to keep up. The problem is often not that we don't want to or that we don't care, but in fact that we become overwhelmed at the massive amounts of information being thrown in our direction and can find it very confusing attempting to figure out which methods are best, or in

Environmental Building Products - how to know if they are really green

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Environmental building products from paint to cladding to HVAC systems, and everything in between, are increasing in demand. By using environmental building products, the building owner and project team are taking extra measures to lower the building’s environmental impacts during the construction phase through to the operation of the building. Environmental building products that make up the mechanical aspects of th

Chapter Membership Offer Discounts on Green Events

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The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is Canada's premier not-for-profit, national organization that advocates and assists in the advancement of green building and sustainable community development. With a membership of over 1,200 organizations and 2,500 individual members in fields ranging from design, building, operations, homes, communities, suppliers and retail, CaGBC has made incredible strides towards achieving the mission

Discounts on Green Building Education – nurture your commitment to a greener future

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Join the Green Building Movement The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is a member-driven organization committed to the future of green building by bringing together key innovators and thought leaders to help advance the national conversation on green and sustainable construction, and energy efficiency. Becoming a CaGBC member aligns your organization with the largest green building authority in Canada and sho

Custom Green Education

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CaGBC can work around your schedule with their flexible education options. Their courses range in length (from one hour sessions to certificate programs) and a broad range of topics ensures that there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking to brush up on a particular topic, maintain your credential, shape your career or educate your employees, CaGBC education has you in mind. Participate in a Live Webinar Perfect for m

Best way to build your green building industry network

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Regardless of whether you are new to the green building industry or an experienced professional, there are three key ways grow your career: expand your network, stay current and relevant, and participate key industry events. Each year, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) hosts a national conference which attracts close to 1,000 green building industry professionals to learn, network and build actionable solutions

Turn your passion into a career with the Canada Green Building Council

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Passionate about the environment and green buildings? Get involved. Connecting your day job to what you care most about is the message driven home to young professionals or anyone looking for greater meaning in their work. For those who are committed to fostering a greener future and passionate about green building, there is no better way to connect with other like-minded green building industry professionals. The Canada Gree

Build Your Green Network

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Build Your Green Network Build your green network in BC by getting involved with the BC Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council. The Canada Green Building Council is a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to leading and accelerating the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes and communities. Members from BC are part of a vast network of industry professionals across Canada. By getti

Best Green Building Courses

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Best Green Building Courses The rising popularity of sustainable and green building means that superior green building teams are busy, and that's good news! However, the fast-paced nature of the industry means that your team members may be too busy to attend the training courses they need in order to be the best that they can be. Your employees may find it hard to access conventional courses, due to their hectic work schedules. How

Train Your Green Team – Find the Best Possible Education Resources for Green Teams

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What is a Green Team? A green team is a relatively new concept for businesses who aim to increase the presence of sustainability programs. These teams are designed to influence other employees and stakeholders in the company by increasing awareness of environmental issues and promoting involvement. A comprehensive green team will include employees from all areas of the company, including management. This diversity helps to promote

Sustainable Building Canada

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The Advantages of Going Green There is a huge demand for buildings in Canada to become more environmentally friendly in order to reduce their carbon footprint. It is currently estimated that the commercial building sector accounts for more than half of the total annual greenhouse emissions across the nation. These emissions are due to the huge amounts of energy necessary for lighting, heating, and cooling these buildings

Improve Energy Performance by Retrofitting Buildings to be Green

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Going green doesn't necessarily mean building green from the ground up. It can be a number of different efforts all towards the same goal, and working with what you already have. Simply upgrading some of the utility devices in a building can have a huge impact on lowering that building's production of carbon emissions. With annual energy costs for Canada's commercial building sector amounting to roughly $17.6 billion and lighting,

LEED in Canada Education Promotes Green Building

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What is LEED®? The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is this country's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing green building and sustainable community development. The organization provides a host of educational opportunities, available online and at the national level, as well as through eight local chapters across the country. LEED education is one important facet of CaGBC's activities. LEED is

Membership with CaGBC helps advance green building in Canada

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CaGBC Promotes Green Building In unity there is strength, and nowhere is this more important than in promoting the health and well-being of our planet. For over a decade now, Canadian advocates of green building have had an organization that represents their interests and promotes education and innovation in the industry. It's important. Buildings generate 35 per cent of our greenhouse gases and the same percentage of ou