Industry engagement
Take a leadership role: The CaGBC National Board steers the direction of the council and the industry. Members have the opportunity to run for election to be a part of CaGBC's National Board, as well as nominating and electing other Board members.
Participate in CaGBC committees and advisory groups: Help shape the development and interpretation of Canadian rating systems, and new green building education and product offerings by volunteering for one of our many committees and advisory groups.
Stay up-to-date on industry news and education: Members receive our monthly eNews which features recently certified buildings, profiles of key projects and industry leaders, industry partner news, CaGBC updates, LEED information, and more. It's also an opportunity for members to build awareness by including your company's green building news in the newsletter. As an additional benefit, you will also receive a separate Education eNewsletter which outlines the latest CaGBC education offerings. Lastly, CaGBC members receive complimentary subscriptions to SAB Magazine, a leading trade and industry publication.
Voting rights for LEED balloting: Be part of industry decision making and have your say in the direction of LEED and green building in Canada by participating in the approval of new rating systems.
Shape the CaGBC National Conference: Help shape the educational content of our annual conference Building Lasting Change by applying to be part of the program committee.
Become a Mentor: Becoming a mentor allows you to
gain recognition as a subject matter expert, helps define your personal
leadership and coaching styles and provides a fresh perspective with new
ideas and approaches. Not only will these skills be transferable to
your day to day career and personal life, but they contribute to the
bigger picture and may transform the career path of they young
professionals you connect with.
Recognition and reach
Exclusive use of CaGBC's member logo: The CaGBC brand resonates with our industry. Members can use the CaGBC's member logo on their website and promotional material, but please note that the CaGBC logo cannot be used to endorse products or services.
Know your industry: Our membership mirrors the diversity of our industry including architects, engineers and design firms, manufacturers, associations, developers, builders and governments from across Canada. With access to our Member directory, you’ll be able to connect with, and be found by, other industry leaders easily.
National and international exposure: Members receive a free basic listing in the Canada Builds Green Directory, our comprehensive online listing of Canada's foremost companies that provide green building products and services. Full details here. Please note: CaGBC members get a free listing which includes their business address and phone number on our public directory site, which is added automatically upon registration or renewal. If you do not wish to have your information made publicly available, please let us know.
National Award: Member companies and individuals can be nominated for one of the CaGBC's coveted Leadership or Green Building Excellence Awards which are presented each year to members that exemplify the best of Canada's green building industry. Full details here.
Eligibility for Product of the Year Award: Members are eligible for this new award. Innovative products or technologies that contribute to green building projects are the backbone of our industry's success. The award will be presented at Building Lasting Change in June 2018. Full details here.
Speaking Opportunities: Member companies and individuals can apply to present at Building Lasting Change, Canada's largest, annual, green building industry event.
Savings
Discounted delegate registration and exhibitor rates to the annual CaGBC conference Building Lasting Change.
Discounts on CaGBC education programs (does not include LEED certified accreditation).
Partner Discounts
All CaGBC Members will receive a 20% discount on registration and exhibiting fees at all QUEST events. Mark your calendars for their annual conference - November 6-8, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario. QUEST Canada is a non-profit organization that conducts research, engagement and advocacy to advance Smart Energy Communities in Canada.
Material Data Drive: Digitize your material library and have access to search tools that can simplify and optimize your material selection process for LEED projects. Details here »
Azure Magazine is offering a 50% discount on a one year print subscription and a 44% discount on a one year print and online subscription. Sign up for eight visually stunning issues exploring inventive projects, emerging trends and current design issues. Details here »
Grow your online presence with iOPW - CaGBC members are eligible to receive a FREE Online Ranking Report (value $100), which shows how many potential customers are looking for your business, and how many you are actually reaching online. Details here »
Industry engagement
Take a leadership role: The CaGBC National Board steers the direction of the council and the industry. Members have the opportunity to run for election to be a part of CaGBC's National Board, as well as nominating and electing other Board members.
LEED Technical Bulletin: Specialist members receive this valuable newsletter, distributed every second month as needed, which provides the latest news and information directly affecting those actively engaged in LEED projects.
Access to Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs): Specialist members have access to the full online CIR database. Registered projects are able to submit formal CIR inquiries if they encounter difficulties applying a LEED prerequisite or credit to a specific project.
Exclusive access to CaGBC-led industry reports.
Stay up-to-date on industry news and education: Members receive our monthly eNews which features recently certified buildings, profiles of key projects and industry leaders, industry partner news, CaGBC updates, LEED information, and more. It's also an opportunity for members to build awareness by including your company's green building news in the newsletter. As an additional benefit, you will also receive a separate Education eNewsletter which outlines the latest CaGBC education offerings. Lastly, CaGBC members receive complimentary subscriptions to SAB Magazine, a leading trade and industry publication.
Voting rights for LEED balloting: Be part of industry decision making and have your say in the direction of LEED and green building in Canada by participating in the approval of new rating systems.
Shape the CaGBC National Conference: Help shape the educational content of our annual conference Building Lasting Change by applying to be part of the program committee.
Become a Mentor: Becoming a mentor allows you to
gain recognition as a subject matter expert, helps define your personal
leadership and coaching styles and provides a fresh perspective with new
ideas and approaches. Not only will these skills be transferable to
your day to day career and personal life, but they contribute to the
bigger picture and may transform the career path of they young
professionals you connect with.
Recognition and reach
Exclusive use of CaGBC's member logo: The CaGBC brand resonates with our industry. Members can use the CaGBC's member logo on their website and promotional material, but please note that the CaGBC logo cannot be used to endorse products or services.
Know your industry: Our membership mirrors the diversity of our industry including architects, engineers and design firms, manufacturers, associations, developers, builders and governments from across Canada. With access to our Member directory, you’ll be able to connect with, and be found by, other industry leaders easily.
National and international exposure: Members receive a free basic listing in the Canada Builds Green Directory, our comprehensive online listing of Canada's foremost companies that provide green building products and services. Full details here. Please note: CaGBC members get a free listing which includes their business address and phone number on our public directory site, which is added automatically upon registration or renewal. If you do not wish to have your information made publically available, please let us know.
Leadership Awards: Member companies and individuals can be nominated for one of the CaGBC's eight leadership awards presented each June to members that exemplify the best of Canada's green building industry. Full details here.
Eligibility for Product of the Year Award: Members are eligible for this new award. Innovative products or technologies that contribute to green building projects are the backbone of our industry's success. The award will be presented at Building Lasting Change in June 2018. Full details here.
Speaking Opportunities: Member
companies and individuals can apply to present at Building Lasting
Change, Canada's largest, annual, green building industry event.
LEED Banners: Proudly display your LEED accomplishment. One free 60"W x 144"H exterior banner is available to Specialist members for Gold or Platinum certified projects. Additional promotional materials are available. Full details here.
Savings
LEED Coach Sessions: If your company registers a
LEED project you will be assigned a personal LEED Coach upon
registration. A LEED Coach is a member of the CaGBC LEED team who can
lead you through the LEED process and serve as a dedicated point of
contact if you have questions along the way. If your LEED project is
particularly complex or if it is your organizations' first time
registering and certifying a LEED project, you may decide your company
requires an Enhanced Service Package ($500). This package includes five
hours of dedicated guidance scheduled according to your needs.
Discounts on LEED Canada project registrations and certifications (note that only project owners are eligible for certification discounts).
Discounts on Zero Carbon Building registrations and certifications for Design and Performance (for building owners and property management organizations).
Discounts on GBCI CA programs
Discounted delegate registration and exhibitor rates to the annual CaGBC conference Building Lasting Change.
Discounts on the LEED Accreditation process through GBCI.
Discounts on LEED reference guides.
Free access to online LEED documents, case studies and project list.
Discounts on all CaGBC education programs (including the necessary continuing education for LEED APs).
Corporate Education Bundles for online education: Maximize your training dollars and help your employees maintain their LEED credential, or become more familiar with green building. Register five employees, or more, and customize your online On Demand Course Bundle at significant discounts. Are you a small company with less than 5 employees? Contact CaGBC Education to find out how you can take advantage of member discounts while customizing your green building education.
Partner Discounts
All CaGBC Members will receive a 20% discount on registration and exhibiting fees at all QUEST events. Mark your calendars for their annual conference - November 6-8, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario. QUEST Canada is a non-profit organization that conducts research, engagement and advocacy to advance Smart Energy Communities in Canada.
Material Data Drive: Digitize your material library and have access to search tools that can simplify and optimize your material selection process for LEED projects. Details here »
Azure Magazine is offering a 50% discount on a one year print subscription and a 44% discount on a one year print and online subscription. Sign up for eight visually stunning issues exploring inventive projects, emerging trends and current design issues. Details here »
Grow your online presence with iOPW - CaGBC members are eligible to receive a FREE Online Ranking Report (value $100), which shows how many potential customers are looking for your business, and how many you are actually reaching online. Details here »
Connecting with your local green building community just got a lot easier! Individual Chapter members and employees of Specialist and Advocate member companies have access to local benefits unique to their region and their Chapter including the benefits listed below. In addition, employees of CaGBC member companies who take advantage of their free Chapter membership in a Chapter of their choice will enjoy all the benefits of their employer's membership.
Vote on issues that impact the advancement of green building in your region: Chapter members, including EGPs, have voting rights at their local Chapter. Being counted, means you're being heard. Take advantage of this opportunity to help shape the focus and direction of green building practices and policy in your region at the grass roots level.
Save Money with Discounts: Chapter members, including EGPs, can save money when registering for: CaGBC education; Building Lasting Change, the CaGBC's national conference and expo; Chapter conferences and special events.
Enhance your professional profile: Chapter members and EGPs are invited to include the CaGBC Member logo on your business cards, email signatures, websites and more. Being associated directly with Canada's largest network of green building professionals is good for business and your own professional development.
Earn recognition: Participate in national initiatives such as the EGP Innovation Challenge or the Leadership and Green Building Excellence Award Programs.
Chapter specific initiative and opportunities: Canada is a diverse country, our Chapters are unique and our members are special. Chapter members and Emerging Green Builders are eligible for:
- Chapter-specific leadership and volunteer opportunities.
- Chapter-led committees.
- Chapter-led award programs.
Industry engagement
Shape the CaGBC National Conference: Help shape the educational content of our annual conference Building Lasting Change by applying to be part of the program committee.
Become a Mentor: Becoming a mentor allows you to gain recognition as a subject matter expert, helps define your personal leadership and coaching styles and provides a fresh perspective with new ideas and approaches. Not only will these skills be transferable to your day to day career and personal life, but they contribute to the bigger picture and may transform the career path of they young professionals you connect with.
Access a Mentor: Growing your career, navigating the industry, leveraging connections get easier with the guidance of a mentor. EGPs have access to a network of leaders wanting to contribute to your future success.
Recognition and reach
Eligibility for EGP Innovation Challenge: EGP members can apply to present at the annual EGP Innovation Challenge, an annual event held during Building Lasting Change.
Eligibility for Speaking Opportunities: Member
companies and individuals can apply to present at Building Lasting
Change, Canada's largest, annual, green building industry event.
Savings
Discounted delegate registration and exhibitor rates to the annual CaGBC conference Building Lasting Change.
Chapter regions
Find out what your Chapter has to offer that is specifically designed and targeted for you and your local green building community's needs and objectives: