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Latest News
LEED v4/4.1 Registration Extension and Updates to Sunset Dates
The registration deadlines for the LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 commercial programs have been extended by one year: LEED…
May 27, 2026
Welcome to Building Lasting Change 2026
Over two decades ago, sustainability in buildings was still an emerging concept. Today,…
May 22, 2026
New opportunities to take extra credit for embodied carbon and other material improvements in LEED v5
LEED v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)…
May 21, 2026
The economic power of green buildings, at CAGBC’s annual conference
Canada’s premier green building event is back. Returning June 17–19 at the Centre…
May 20, 2026
Case Studies
Toyota Parts Distribution Centre
Certification year Rating System Version Level 2021 LEED BD+C: New Construction v4 Gold…
May 12, 2026
Ronald McDonald House – Maritimes
Certification year Rating System Version Level 2023 ZCB-Design v3 Certified Ronald McDonald House…
March 14, 2026
100 Yonge Street
Located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, 100 Yonge Street is a Class A, 18-storey commercial office tower directly connected to Scotia Plaza, one of Canada’s most prestigious office buildings.
November 27, 2025
Matheson Kennedy Complex
Situated on 28.5 acres in Mississauga, Ontario, the Matheson Kennedy Complex (MKC) is a premier light industrial development comprising three single-story buildings: 550 & 570 Matheson Blvd East and 5655 Kennedy Road. Designed to accommodate both office and warehouse tenants, MKC integrates functionality with sustainability.
October 17, 2025
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…
May 5, 2026
Review Tips for NECB Energy Modelling Guidance under LEED v4/4.1
Projects in Canada have the option under LEED v4 to utilize the National…
August 14, 2025
ZCB-Design v4 – Part 9 Residential Pilot
As Canada accelerates residential construction to help address housing affordability, ensuring low-cost, low-carbon…
June 19, 2025
ZCB Pricing
Project fees are based on a project’s certification pathway and size. Project size…
January 31, 2025