Green Building

Green building is no longer a small segment of the construction industry; it’s rapidly becoming common place and standard practice. Green building isn’t just the project you’re working on; it’s the way you impact the community you’re working in and the people you work with. Client demands and public expectations are shifting toward greener and more efficient buildings and companies. Demonstrating that you can address these concerns will give you a real advantage over those who can’t. Here are some resources to help you get there; we will update this section as often as possible.

Updates
Check here to view the latest updates and tools on Green Initiatives.

Green Fleets
Carbon calculator and idle reduction calculator.

Carbon Issues
Carbon Credits? Cap and Trade? Carbon footprint?

Get an overview of the emerging carbon market along with information on how to calculate your carbon footprint, resources and news about Cap and Trade in BC. How does the Carbon Tax work and how will it affect you?

Green Building Rating Systems
The seemingly sudden emergence of green building ratings has produced some competition between systems. Get an introduction to LEED, BuiltGreen BC, BOMA BESt and Green Globes green rating systems.

Corporate Social Responsibility
There’s more to sustainability than greening your business practices. A CSR may help you to enter new markets and maintain long term profitability through community involvement.

Greening your Business
Greening your business is more than just a trend, even with economic concerns green issues remains an interest to business. Here you’ll find information and resources on, what greening your business means and some ways to get started yourself.

Green Links
Online Green Resources including Recycling Resources and Stewardship programs. Look back for more updates.