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  The Canadian government is launching its promised Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative for commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings. It will convey up to $185.5 million over four fiscal years toward a range of planning, development and outreach costs to encourage the uptake of comprehensive building upgrades that deliver significant energy savings and reductions in greenhouse…

  The government of Canada announced it has launched two new initiatives designed to accelerate building retrofits: the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) and the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP). Buildings and homes are estimated to be the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, accounting for approximately 13 per cent of the country’s…

  Looking after a building is no easy feat and there are always threats to your building and grounds, from equipment failure to weather to birds. Knowing the threats and being prepared can save you time, hassle, and nasty – and often expensive – surprises. If you haven’t considered birds a threat to your grounds,…

  Organisational delivery, supply chain inflation and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) imperatives are the three key drivers shaping Facilities Management procurement strategies according to CBRE’s new Facilities Management Procurement Perspectives report. Organisational delivery Its findings show that outsourcing has become the dominant real estate delivery model, with 58 per cent of respondents stating that…

We know GreenBiz readers have an impressive understanding of the circular economy; the opportunity, the hurdles and what it will take for us to collectively shift the system. But as a systems thinker, I like to return frequently to the bigger picture. Since joining the GreenBiz Circularity team late last year, I’ve been asked some…

Research And Test When Switching Lubricants Changing lube and/or grease vendors requires a pause to thoroughly evaluate comparability and compatibility factors. With global supply chain issues continuing to affect lubricant supplies, many companies are becoming creative at ensuring they have enough lubricants to operate equipment safely and reliably. One such approach is to seek alternate…