USGBC lauds Canada in anticipation of Greenbuild

Photo courtesy Metro Toronto Convention Centre

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre will host the first Greenbuild outside of the United States. Last year's event drew almost 30,000 to Chicago.

With registration now open for fall's Greenbuild in Toronto, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is highlighting the host country's impressive track record of striving for sustainability.

New designations for CSC members

Over the last few months, CSC members have continued their professional development, earning designations under the association's four programs.

Make friends with CSC on Facebook

Here's something to "like"—CSC has increased its presence on Facebook.

Largest LEED Canada commercial interior project in Toronto

A Toronto telecommunications office has become the country's largest project to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Commercial Interiors (CI) certification.

Ontario awards recognize engineering firms

A large-scale transit project has won the Consulting Engineers of Ontario's (CEO's) most prestigious award, the Willis Chipman Award for excellence in consulting engineering.

New transit centre rolls into British Columbia

Construction has begun on a new $15.6-million transit centre in Kamloops, B.C., to meet the growing number of riders.

Ontario housing starts increased by 3300 last month

Ontario's June housing starts were up 3300 from May due to an increase in single and multiple starts in the province, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).