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Latest News
USGBC opens LEED v5 project certification, unveils new tools and resources for the world’s most widely used green building program
Nov. 3, 2025 (WASHINGTON) – Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the…
November 3, 2025
LEED v5 expands: New Arc certification tools and resources for users
As the building industry rapidly evolves toward a future defined by decarbonization, resilience…
November 3, 2025
Canada surpasses 100 IREE-certified projects
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is proud to announce that more than…
October 30, 2025
Updated LEED v5 reference guide bundles are now available
USGBC is proud to announce the release of the updated LEED v5 reference…
October 30, 2025
Case Studies
Matheson Kennedy Complex
Buildings Certification Year Rating System Version Level 550 & 570 Matheson Boulevard East,…
October 17, 2025
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
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
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
Technical Resources
Review Tips for NECB Energy Modelling Guidance under LEED v4/4.1
Projects in Canada have the option under LEED v4 to utilize the National…
August 14, 2025
ZCB-Design v4 – Part 9 Residential Pilot
As Canada accelerates residential construction to help address housing affordability, ensuring low-cost, low-carbon…
June 19, 2025
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