News and Insights 

For the green building community.

Looking for news and insights from our community, or resources to help with your project? We’ve curated the latest stories, information and resources from our members and team of experts.  

Latest News

Statement on Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet Appointments

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) congratulates the new federal cabinet on its…
May 14, 2025

BLC brings leaders and innovators together in forums

CAGBC is pleased to announce this year’s industry forums at Building Lasting Change™…
May 13, 2025

Building Lasting Change, decarbonizing across-the-board

Professional conferences and forums are effective ways to bring together stakeholders and decision-makers…
May 12, 2025

Uptake in certifications for Indigenous-led projects

Across Canada, a growing number of Indigenous-led projects are achieving green building certifications,…
May 8, 2025

Case Studies

483 Bay St.

Staying ahead of the curve At a time when energy efficiency was not…
April 30, 2025

240 Markland Drive

In 2020, 240 Markland Drive, a mid-rise multi-unit residential building (MURB) located in…
July 22, 2024

Humber Cultural Hub

The art of green building The Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) is part of…
April 2, 2024

Waterfront Innovation Centre

Conceived to achieve the highest standards in environmental sustainability, Menkes Developments‘ state-of-the-art Waterfront…
March 18, 2024

RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Unlocking the Value of Green Building

Unlocking the Value of Green Building is a roadmap for decision-makers seeking actionable…
March 31, 2025

Market Primer: Carbon Capture and Utilization in Cementitious Building Materials

Concrete and cement materials have been specifically identified as building materials of interest,…
March 31, 2025

Rapidly Scaling Canada’s Deep Retrofit Market

Stakeholder Insights into Barriers and Opportunities Despite significant progress in recent years, industry…
March 3, 2025

Reducing Embodied Carbon in Canada’s Buildings

The inaugural National Embodied Carbon Summit, hosted by the Canada Green Building Council…
February 27, 2025

Technical Resources

LEED v5 Resources

Critical LEED v5 resources are outlined below, including scorecards, fact sheets, and the…
April 28, 2025

ZCB Pricing

Project fees are based on a project’s certification pathway and size. Project size…
January 31, 2025

LEED Pricing 

Registration and certification fees are based on your project’s rating system and size;…
January 31, 2025

National Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Practitioner’s Guide

The National Whole-building Life Cycle Assessment Practitioner’s Guide: Guidance for Compliance Reporting of…
December 12, 2024