The latest green building research for informed decisions
Green Building is advancing every day. CAGBC helps move the sector forward with reports and studies to explore critical areas of sustainability. Right now, our efforts are targeted on affordable housing, transition planning and retrofits, workforce capacity building, and low-carbon skills training.
With industry-leading initiatives like Workforce 2030, Retrofits Now, and Two Million Green Homes, CAGBC is engaging in research that directly informs and impacts the building industry and Canada as a whole.
Access the latest research and make smarter, investor-friendly decisions for your business.
2025 Update to Two Million Green Homes
This report explores the importance of investing in quality construction for multi-unit rental developments. Building these apartment buildings with sustainable features delivers significant benefits for Canadians: lower utility costs, cleaner air, and protection from extreme weather.
Energy Affordability and the Canadian Reality Survey Results
Canadians are feeling the pressure of rising costs and looking for ways to save. Energy-efficient homes help lower monthly bills, reduce exposure to price volatility, and provide greater financial stability.
Decarbonizing Canada’s Large Buildings
For Canada to achieve its 2030 and 2050 climate targets, building owners and operators will need to upgrade, retrofit, and ultimately decarbonize hundreds of millions of square metres of building space.
Research and insights
Green Retrofit Economy Study
CAGBC and the Delphi Group‘s new study, Green Retrofit Economy Study profiles key…
Embodied Carbon: A primer for buildings in Canada
This document provides the building sector with the information needed to understand embodied…
Canada’s Green Building Engine
Market Impact and Opportunities in a Critical Decade CAGBC’s report, Canada’s Green Building Engine captures…
Decarbonizing Canada’s Large Buildings
2021 report provides a path to zero For Canada to achieve its 2030…
Making the Case for Zero Carbon Building
CAGBC report proves the value of zero carbon buildings In Making the Case…
Trading Up – Alberta
How Alberta’s Trades Can Build a Zero Carbon Future High-performance buildings demand new…
Trading Up – Ontario
Equipping Ontario Trades with the Skills of the Future Equipping Canada’s labour force…
A Roadmap for Retrofits in Canada II
Building Strong Market Infrastructure for the Retrofit Economy This 2018 CAGBC report sets…
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