Canada Green Building Council

Education Fuels the Building Green Movement – Earn more hours at the CaGBC National Conference

March 10, 2016

Education Advances the Green Agenda The statistics underline the urgency of the need. Our built environment is a crucial link in the drive to create a sustainable, green future. Buildings generate about 35 per cent of all greenhouse gases and 80 per cent of our freshwater is ...

Sustainable Building Canada – Building Lasting Change

March 10, 2016

Canada Green Building Council The Canada Green Building Council is a non-profit national organization that has been working to advance green building and sustainable community development practices in Canada since 2002. The strong group of over 1650 industry organizations involved ...

Canadian Green Building Education and Resources

March 10, 2016

Building Lasting Change - Canada's leading green building industry conference One way to immerse yourself in information and inspiration about the latest in green building trends – and to meet leaders in the field – is to attend the annual CaGBC National Conference and ...

Building Green in Canada

March 10, 2016

Building Green in Canada Do you want to know the latest news and information about green building in Canada? The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is the national resource for architects, engineers and design firms, manufacturers, professional associations, developers, builders, ...

Green Building Conference

March 10, 2016

Building Lasting Change - Canada's premier annual green building event Environmental sustainability goes far beyond the use of solar panels, heat pumps and a green roof. Every year, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) brings together sustainable-minded businesses, ...

Canada’s National Green Building Conference and Expo - Building Lasting Change

March 10, 2016

The Canada Green Building Council's National Conference and Expo known as 'Building Lasting Change' an annual event designed to provide green building industry professionals with the opportunity to earn or maintain industry credentials, discuss ideas, and network with peers. Educational ...

The Best Green Building Program Happens Once a Year

March 10, 2016

Building Lasting Change Renowned for providing the best green building education in Canada, Building Lasting Change, hosted by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), attracts 1000 like-minded green building industry professionals for three full days of intense education ...

Green Building Tradeshow – Showcasing Canada's best green products and services

March 10, 2016

Green living is a growing trend. People are taking notice and taking care when making decisions in their personal and professional lives. As the public moves towards sustainable living, the growth of the green building industry in inevitable. Advancements in green technology ...

Green Industry Networking Events – Green Builders Sharing Green Ideas

March 10, 2016

The green building industry is a dynamic and growing industry. If you want to connect with peers in the green building industry, one of the most popular networking opportunities is the CaGBC National Conference and Expo called Building Lasting Change. This annual event brings together ...

What is Green Construction – Increase Operating Efficiency and Occupant Satisfaction

July 30, 2013

What is LEED® Certification? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a globally recognized rating system for green buildings. It encompasses all phases of construction from the design and construction to the operation of the building. The reputation of LEED ...

LEED Construction – Gain Exposure and Environmental Awareness with LEED Certification

July 30, 2013

The Green Building Standard The current international green building standard benchmark is the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ratings system. Many building projects are submitted for LEED certification because of the increased recognition and market ...

Get LEED Training and Join the Elite in Green Building

July 30, 2013

LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED is a green building rating system delivered by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). It is a voluntary process that is consensus-based, and market driven. Broken down, the process is based on existing and ...

LEED Certification Requirements – The Why and the How

July 30, 2013

With environmental awareness on the rise, many building owners, operators and designers are looking to go green. By reducing overhead costs and showing an interest in the protection of the environment, companies are able to attract a wider client and occupant base. Among the best ...

LEED Canada Certification – Building a Greener Future

July 30, 2013

LEED® Canada certification assures that your building meets the criteria set out in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. Once your project or building is certified, you can confidently market it as a greener building solution. The Canada Green ...

LEED Buildings and Homes – A Global Phenomenon

July 30, 2013

The topic of home construction is much more intricate today than ever before, but not necessarily because we need bigger or flashier homes, but because people want smarter buildings. Whereas "environmentally-friendly” and "sustainable building” were once terms reserved for intellectuals ...

What is LEED Building Certification and How Can You Acquire It?

July 30, 2013

There has been a major push towards the development of greener standards in nearly every industry. The reason for this range from being more environmentally friendly to delivering higher performance. LEED®, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a rating system originally ...