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Homeowner Preparedness Guides for Building a Resilient Home and Knowing How to Handle Disasters

Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:19:16 +0000

Homeowner Preparedness Guides Build a Climate-resilient Home and Know How to Handle Disasters In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ questions about home renovation and climate resilient homes. Have a question? Enter it in the […]

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What a Heat Pump Really Costs in Ontario in 2026

Mark Lopez — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:40:27 +0000

What a Heat Pump Really Costs in Ontario in 2026 Line-item Breakdown Across 3 Layers (System, Installation and Permits) + Rebates Based on Your Current Heating Fuel Ask an installer what a heat pump costs and you will usually get […]

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How Do I Build an SB 54 Plastic Reduction Plan for My Packaging?

Contributor — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:44:14 +0000

How Do I Build an SB 54 Plastic Reduction Plan for My Packaging? Picture the scramble: every team assumes someone else owns California’s SB 54 paperwork, the filing window has closed and blame is flying. As of November 4, 2026, […]

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Why Energy Conservation Starts With Everyday Household Decisions

Contributor — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:49:06 +0000

Why Energy Conservation Starts With Everyday Household Decisions Energy efficiency is an integral part of sustainability and a lot of i comes down to the choices individuals make at home – regulating temperature, use of household devices, water consumption and […]

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Choosing Replacement Windows for Comfort in Ontario Homes

Sponsor — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:01:56 +0000

Choosing Replacement Windows for Comfort in Ontario Homes Sponsored content from Optima Windows & Doors A cold seat beside the living-room window can make an otherwise comfortable house feel smaller in winter. Before choosing replacements, write down what is happening […]

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The Siding of Choice for a Climate Resilient Home

Cam Allen L.I.W. NHI — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:28:28 +0000

The Siding of Choice for a Climate Resilient Home In this weekly Q&A column, retired builder/building inspector Cam Allen answers readers’ questions about home renovation and climate resilient homes. Have a question? Enter it in the form below. With home […]

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Site Security for Sustainable Construction Projects

Green Building Canada — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:59 +0000

Site Security for Sustainable Construction Projects How to Protect from Theft and Vandalism Sustainable construction projects face additional risks compared with conventional builds. Specialist and premium materials, such as high-performance windows, advanced insulation, reclaimed timber, solar equipment and low-VOC products, […]

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Can Digital Habits Support a More Sustainable Lifestyle?

Contributor — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:34:44 +0000

Can Digital Habits Support a More Sustainable Lifestyle? Living sustainably often involves thinking carefully about what we buy, how we get around and how much energy we consume at home. However, our digital habits are another part of daily life […]

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CAMH Research Centre Uses First-of-Its-Kind Mass Timber and BubbleDeck System

Fabian Raemy — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:05:28 +0000

A new research building taking shape at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto is using a first-of-its-kind structural system that combines mass timber with BubbleDeck concrete technology. PCL Construction is delivering the seven-storey Temerty Discovery Centre […]

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Low-VOC Paint: Why it’s the Healthier and More Sustainable Choice

Green Building Canada — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:05 +0000

Low-VOC Paint: Why it’s the Healthier and More Sustainable Choice Minus twenty outside. Windows shut tight. The furnace running all day long. That is winter across much of Canada. And that is why the process of painting inside during cold […]

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