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  A new collaborative code development approach is aimed at achieving faster and frictionless Canada-wide adoption of the most current standards for new construction, fire safety, plumbing and energy efficiency. The Canadian Table for Harmonized Construction Codes Policy and the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes will bring federal, provincial and territorial representatives together to…

Common phrases from many people’s childhoods probably include, “Turn off the lights when no one is in the room,” and “Do you think we live in a barn? Shut the door!” My father’s favorite phrase took it one step further: “You’re cold? Show me your thermal underwear, then we’ll talk.” Being energy efficient was in…

Renovating a facility is an exciting time filled with endless possibilities. But before you start tearing down walls and buying new furniture, there’s one important factor you need to consider: sustainability. Nowadays, more and more businesses are incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. And for good reason—sustainable business practices are good for the environment, good…

One big topic of conversation at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, was the launch of a Global Methane Pledge coordinated by the U.S. and European Union and embraced by more than 100 countries. That number has since swelled to around 130. China — the world’s largest methane emitter — isn’t on the list, although it has been…

Wanting to reduce the number of physical touchpoints, SGA divided the floor plan into distinct zones that enable employees to easily migrate to areas that are the best fit depending on the task at hand. Today’s workspaces must be better than individuals’ home offices. While the pandemic upended traditional norms of working and living, it…

Thinking about alternative approaches to power the world has never been more crucial. Beyond the climate-induced energy crisis, war-induced electricity shortages and grid failure-induced blackouts, we must not forget that the number of those living without any access to electricity stands at 733 million. Decentralized renewable energy (DRE) systems play a vital role in drastically…