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

CAGBC congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for winning the 2025 federal election

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada on…
April 29, 2025

Registration now open for LEED v5

Starting today, Canadian projects can register under LEED v5, the latest version of…
April 28, 2025

How CAGBC is advocating for Canada’s green building sector

As Canadians prepare for the 2025 federal election, affordable housing, economic resilience, and…
April 24, 2025

New WorldGBC global strategy for actionable pathways

CAGBC joins a global network of over 75 Green Building Councils (GBCs) as…
April 16, 2025

Case Studies

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

Co-operators New Headquarters

The new Co-operators headquarters building located at 101 Cooper Drive, Guelph, aims to…
June 16, 2023

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

Decarbonizing Canada’s Commercial Buildings

The Owner & Investor Perspective Released jointly by REALPAC, the Canada Green Building…
December 4, 2024

Two Million Green Homes

Ensuring Canada’s Needed New Housing is Affordable, Attainable, and Sustainable In this report,…
November 28, 2024

Building Our Future: A Low-Carbon Training Strategy For The Trades

Building Our Future: A Low-Carbon Training Strategy for the Trades is a workforce…
April 3, 2024

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