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North American green roof industry growing

May 15, 2013

The Toronto-based Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) says there has been a 24 per cent increase in North American vegetated roofing assembly installations in 2012. For almost 10 years, the GRHC has been conducting the “Annual Green Roof Industry Survey” with its corporate members, who provide information such as location, building type, and square footage of their vegetated roofing...

Canadian wood products help rebuild Japanese facilities

May 15, 2013

The Canadian lumber industry is helping to rebuild post-tsunami Japan by constructing various community facilities that were destroyed in 2011. This month marks the opening of the Yuriage Public Market. The Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project is a $4.8-million investment from federal and provincial governments in addition to Canadian forest product companies.

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Canadian Wood Council calls for wood project ideas

May 15, 2013

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) proposals for wood projects reaching 10 storeys or more. The organization, with funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), is hoping to showcase technical advancements, environmental benefits, and viability of wood structures in the country.

Series of sustainable envelope forums kicks off in Toronto

May 15, 2013

Last month, the first forum in a collaborative series on sustainable development took place at the University of Toronto (UofT) campus, bringing together industry leaders from various sectors. The event, Sustainability, Durability, and Design: The Future of Building Envelopes, was presented by UofT’s Department of Civil Engineering and the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, as well as Holcim Canada.

Scotiabank’s EcoLiving Awards to reward being green

May 15, 2013

The finalists of this year’s Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards, recognizing the development of energy-efficient products, have been announced. The national program is presented by Scotiabank and Green Living Enterprises and received 78 entries—a significant increase from last year.

Saskatchewan group digs into geothermal energy production

May 15, 2013

DEEP Earth Energy Production is determining the possibility of clean, geothermal energy production in Saskatchewan. The Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study will receive support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and SaskPower, allowing reservoir tests and determination of developmental costs for the completion of the project.

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