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Insights for a greener future

Advances in green building are driven by data. We can prove sustainability measures work by tracking resource use, emissions, and impacts on the environment and occupants. A data-based approach also guides CAGBC’s research, which explores critical areas of sustainability within a building context. 

CAGBC reports and studies help move the building sector forward. From demonstrating the need for tracking and benchmarking of building performance, to the feasibility of low-carbon buildings and retrofits, our research is a roadmap for the future of green building.

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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

You can’t change what you don’t measure. Benchmark to improve building performance.

LATEST NEWS

Get ready to build what’s next, at Building Lasting Change 2026

From June 17–19, the Canadian green building community will turn its attention to…
April 16, 2026

CAGBC responds to Ontario’s Bill 98

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) recognizes the urgent need to expand housing…
April 7, 2026

Decarbonization is reshaping Canada’s green building sector

Decarbonization is no longer a niche priority in Canada’s building economy: it’s becoming…
March 31, 2026

Get practical guidance for transition planning  

As Canada advances toward more resilient, energy efficient buildings, existing buildings will require…
March 31, 2026

Advancing green building for Canada’s future.