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CAGBC We're a national organization that promotes and supports the shift to zero-carbon green buildings.

Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈The future of sustainable building in Canada will be shaped by people from every background, iden...
06/08/2026

Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈

The future of sustainable building in Canada will be shaped by people from every background, identity, and lived experience. That's not just a value we hold - it's the kind of sector we're working to build.

We're currently hiring across several teams. If you're passionate about green buildings and want to work somewhere that takes inclusion seriously, take a look at what we have open.

Join our team: cagbc.org/careers

🌍 Happy World Environment Day.Today, people around the world are reflecting on the signals our planet is sending, and wh...
06/05/2026

🌍 Happy World Environment Day.

Today, people around the world are reflecting on the signals our planet is sending, and what we choose to do about them.

At CAGBC, our answer has always been the same: build better.

Better buildings use less energy, produce fewer emissions, and create healthier spaces for the people inside them. And across Canada, 7,022 certified buildings are already proving that's possible - in every province and territory, across 21 different building types, from schools and hospitals to homes and community centres.

Climate action happens at every scale. Sometimes it starts with the building you're sitting in right now.

💬 What does climate action look like in your community? 🍁

The materials we build with matter just as much as how we design and operate buildings—especially when it comes to carbo...
06/05/2026

The materials we build with matter just as much as how we design and operate buildings—especially when it comes to carbon.

Concrete and cement remain foundational to the built environment, but they also represent a significant source of embodied emissions. That’s why innovation in this space is gaining attention as Canada works toward its climate targets.

A CAGBC Market Primer explores Carbon Capture and Utilization in Cementitious Building Materials (CCU-CBM) and the potential role it could play in reducing emissions from this essential sector.

The report brings together research and stakeholder insights to:

✅ Introduce CCU-CBM technologies and how they work
✅Summarize where these solutions currently stand in Canada
✅Explore how they could support the decarbonization of the building sector

As Canada advances climate action across industries, no single solution will be enough—progress will require an “all-in” approach, including materials innovation.

Explore the Market Primer to learn more about where this technology stands today and where it could go next: https://ow.ly/HAYl50Z2QC9

Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so is the need for the data centres that power it.These buildings can requ...
05/14/2026

Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so is the need for the data centres that power it.

These buildings can require significant energy and water, which is why WorldGBC and global partners have launched a new coalition focused on defining more sustainable data centres.

As digital infrastructure expands, it’s an important conversation for Canada’s built environment - from cleaner energy to smarter design and long-term resilience.

The future can be digital and sustainable. 🌎🏢💡

Learn more: https://ow.ly/MbFl50YYjzU

A meaningful update to is helping ensure that Indigenous cultural practices are respected in green buildings.A new int...
05/06/2026

A meaningful update to is helping ensure that Indigenous cultural practices are respected in green buildings.

A new interpretation clarifies that ceremonial uses of to***co, an important part of many Indigenous traditions, are not restricted under LEED’s to***co smoke control requirements.
This change, developed through collaboration between CAGBC and the U.S. Green Building Council, helps ensure that sustainability standards also make space for cultural practices.

Learn more about how this update supports LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 projects to respectfully honour Indigenous cultural ceremonies: https://ow.ly/gvm050YQNan

🦅 Did you know that millions of birds in Canada are lost each year due to collisions with buildings? v5 is taking steps...
04/29/2026

🦅 Did you know that millions of birds in Canada are lost each year due to collisions with buildings?

v5 is taking steps to change that, encouraging more bird-friendly building design and helping project teams create spaces that better coexist with nature.

Curious how this works in practice? Read more about how bird-friendly design like using safer glass and being mindful of lighting is being integrated into buildings across Canada: with a new Regional Alternative Compliance path: https://ow.ly/321Z50YQJk4

The City of Vancouver - Local Government has released a best practice guide for # greenroofs, covering everything from g...
04/21/2026

The City of Vancouver - Local Government has released a best practice guide for # greenroofs, covering everything from green roof types and design considerations to installation, operations and maintenance, warranty, and risk management.

The 168 page resource highlights several certified projects as examples of high-performing green roofs, with insights and approaches that, while designed for the Pacific coastal climate, can be applied across Canada.

Download the Rain City Green Roof Best Practices Guide: https://ow.ly/lhpw50YMLss

The LEED Green Associate exam is moving to v5 at the end of this month, with April 26, 2026 as the last day to write und...
04/17/2026

The LEED Green Associate exam is moving to v5 at the end of this month, with April 26, 2026 as the last day to write under the LEED v4 rating system.

If you’re planning to write before the transition, you can prepare with CAGBC’s on-demand LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course. The course includes 10+ hours of instruction, slide decks with notes, and 500+ practice exam questions.

Get prepared: https://ow.ly/ZCx850YKwcM

If your company works in or the , there is an opportunity to participate in a Government of Canada–led trade mission ...
04/17/2026

If your company works in or the , there is an opportunity to participate in a Government of Canada–led trade mission to Japan (June 23–26, 2026).

As Japan advances its Green Transformation (GX) strategy and invests in decarbonization, demand is increasing for solutions in clean energy, energy efficiency, hydrogen, and related technologies, creating strong potential for Canadian companies to expand internationally.

Through this mission, companies will have the opportunity to connect directly with partners, gain market insights, and participate in business briefings, networking, site visits, and pre-arranged B2B meetings.

Apply by the April 21, 2026 deadline: https://ow.ly/h1XC50YKuRt

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