A new federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) governance model has replaced the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes(CCBFC), the committee responsible for code development in Canada since 1991, introducing a harmonized set of codes to reduce...
Tag: NECB
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) have written a joint letter, providing feedback on the proposed updates to the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) and...
Net-zero builds: How masonry leads the way
(03/26/2020)
Advancements in masonry and manufacturing technologies have combined with other materials to create ‘green,’ easy-to-install systems. They also meet evolving codes, such as the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) 2017, a transition to...
CSC Edmonton presents on NECB changes
(02/10/2020)
The Edmonton Chapter will discuss provincial building administrator updates followed by a presentation on the changes to the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) on Tuesday, March 10, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at...
The passive path to zero energy
(09/19/2017)
The smoothest path to net zero is through passive building certification, because a passive building is a complete system with quality assurance built into the system, rather than a collection of discrete programs. The...
Thermal bridging at brick ties
(04/14/2014)
Insulation placed in the exterior air cavity between brick veneer and a backup wall is now common practice; however, accounting for the reduction in thermal performance as a result of thermal bridging at brick...
Staying current with Canada’s energy code
(12/01/2012)
The efficiency of new buildings designed to meet the 2011 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) will be significantly better than that of most older structures. It replaces the 1997 Model National...
Insulated siding is heating up in colder climates
(05/01/2012)
Energy prices are growing increasingly unpredictable, but one constant is the rise in heating bills when the mercury drops. Homeowners are always looking for ways to be more comfortable in their houses and save...
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