Mike Holmes takes the lead in home building codes

Photo courtesy The Holmes Group

Mike Holmes is the first person to be named Honourary Code Leader from the International Code Council Foundation for bringing the message of "Make it Right" to the construction industry.

Mike Holmes, Canada's renovation expert and television star, has been named the first Honourary Code Leader by the International Code Council Foundation (ICCF).

Tomorrow: greening existing buildings in Burlington, Ont.

CSC's Hamilton/Niagara Chapter will present a lunchtime seminar tomorrow, discussing ways to reduce energy consumption and to converse with building owners about realistic targets.

CSC Vancouver Island Chapter forms

A new chapter has literally begun for CSC, with the official introduction of the Vancouver Island Chapter.

Canadian projects tops at green roofing awards

Three very different Canadian projects were among the winners at the 2010 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence.

Nova Scotia Power helps customers create energy-efficient buildings

Nova Scotia Power, on behalf of Efficiency Nova Scotia Corporation, has launched a new program to provide technical assistance and offer financial incentives to help commercial and industrial customers create more energy-efficient buildings.

Northwest Territories receives $35 million for housing investment

The Canadian government and the Northwest Territories have announced a joint investment of more than $35 million in social housing.

CSA testing products at new Toronto facility

The Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Group has unveiled its new energy-efficient headquarters in Toronto's Rexdale neighbourhood.