Canada’s New Climate Plan Released
The Canadian government has unveiled Canada’s new Climate Plan. The plan, entitled A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy, aims to create 2 million green jobs and commits …
Field Guide to the Building Envelope Has Launched
NAIMA Canada’s Field Guide to the Building Envelope covers the essentials of the building envelope, its importance, how to improve the building envelope, the role of air tightness, and more.
Field Guide to Retrofits in Occupied Buildings
The Centre for Urban Growth + Renewal has released a new “Field Guide” designed to assist apartment owners, the construction industry and apartment residents navigate retrofit construction projects in Canada.
Finance Minister Morneau Resigns: Opens Door for New Opportunities
Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s resignation on August 17, 2020 could open up a potential opportunity for his successor to embrace a more climate resilient, energy efficient recovery as a cornerstone …
Air Barriers for Professionals Training Launch
Air Barriers for Professionals is practically oriented information for residential construction workers and renovators who deal with air tightness, insulation and various control barriers to improve the energy efficiency of homes.
BC Energy Step Code – Building Envelope Performance Update
The BC Energy Step Code has updated the Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) requirements AND added a new compliance option for thermal envelope performance. TEDI is a measure of the annual heating energy required …
