The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) proposals for wood projects reaching 10 storeys or more.

The organization, with funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), is hoping to showcase technical advancements, environmental benefits, and viability of wood structures in the country.

Last month, the first forum in a collaborative series on sustainable development took place at the University of Toronto (UofT) campus, bringing together industry leaders from various sectors.

The event, Sustainability, Durability, and Design: The Future of Building Envelopes, was presented by UofT’s Department of Civil Engineering and the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, as well as Holcim Canada.

The finalists of this year’s Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards, recognizing the development of energy-efficient products, have been announced.

The national program is presented by Scotiabank and Green Living Enterprises and received 78 entries—a significant increase from last year.

DEEP Earth Energy Production is determining the possibility of clean, geothermal energy production in Saskatchewan.

The Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study will receive support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and SaskPower, allowing reservoir tests and determination of developmental costs for the completion of the project.

ASTM International and Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) are partnering to develop Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) through education and third-party verification.

ASC will be focusing on developing Product Category Rules (PCR)—a set of requirements and guidelines for creating environmental declarations, including EPDs.

A new industry group, Sustainable Labs Canada/Labs Écologiques du Canada (SLCan), has been established to share technical advances among the country’s laboratory facilities community. Its goal is improving energy efficiency and environmental responsiveness among those designing and operating high-tech facilities.

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and B+H Architects have announced the winners in their ‘green’ bank design competition for students.

Evolve Sustainable Design Competition challenged architecture and engineering students from across the country to create a net-zero energy and water-efficient bank branch facility.

Created by TC Media’s Constructo Group, the newly launched Projets verts—La vitrine de l’architecture durable au Québec website recognizes green projects and initiatives by members of the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ).

The site, www.projetsverts.voirvert.ca, will be a place for OAQ members to self-publish sustainable project design information, photos, and environmental features.

Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger announced an increased funding plan for building highways, roads, and bridges throughout the province.

The plans include funding for municipal infrastructure projects through the Building Manitoba Fund, which includes a $3.5 billion investment over the next decade, for municipal road and bridge projects across the province.

Rona Ambrose, Canada’s Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announced a call for proposals to help more women find training and employment in non-traditional roles, including construction and engineering.

The initiative, “Opening Doors: Economic Opportunities for Women,” aims to increase the amount of resources for females looking to establish a career in industries such as construction and oil and gas.