Green construction companies who conduct
sustainable construction practices can significantly reduce the amount of GHG
emission traditionally released by the industry. As Canada plans the path to
meet GHG reduction targets, green building has been identified as a key
strategy in these efforts. Green construction companies are contributing to
these efforts and delivering on building owner expectations, whose demand for certified
green buildings will continue to increase exponentially across Canada.
These companies have embraced sustainable
construction practices outlined in the LEED® green building rating system and
the CaGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard, and as such are equipped to handle the
particular specifications of a green building project. Their crews and
tradesmen are trained to understand the intricacies of green building projects resulting
in a lower environmental impact than traditional construction methods.
Building owners and project teams pursuing
LEED can look for green construction companies that have provided certified
sustainability training, such as GPRO, for their trades. GPRO is a national
training and certificate program for the trades that is Gold Seal accredited
under the Canadian Construction Association, and delivered by the Canada Green
Building Council (CaGBC). Tradespeople who complete a GPRO certificate learn
the principles of sustainability and trade-specific construction knowledge, and
are, therefore, able to contribute to healthier, environmentally sustainable
and energy efficient homes and offices.
From LEED to Zero Carbon, building owners
want to work with crews who understand and appreciate the value and impact of
their green building, through all phases of construction. Green construction
companies who are national members with the Canada Green Building Council
(CaGBC) stay current with enhanced green building practices through valued
industry reports, news, education, and other resources put forth by the CaGBC. As
the sole license holder and administrator of the LEED green building rating
system in Canada, the CaGBC is the only national organization dedicated to advancing
green building and the transformation to a sustainable built environment.
National members with the CaGBC access a
variety of benefits to connect with green building professionals and companies
across Canada. Among these is the CaGBC
Member Directory; open to CaGBC national members only, this is a comprehensive
resource of over 1,200 industry companies across Canada directly involved in
green building. Users can identify qualified green construction companies,
building owners, architects, engineers and manufacturers.
Membership with the CaGBC surrounds
companies looking for transformative and measurable impacts with a network of
knowledgeable and passionate groups. Find out more about the benefits of green
buildings at www.cagbc.org.