Articles from Building.ca

A study from the Sustainable Construction Barometer reveals Canada is lagging in sustainable construction compared to global trends. Although 71% of Canadian construction stakeholders understand sustainable construction, only 22% of the general population does. The study highlights the need for increased awareness, education, and competitive sustainable materials to advance sustainable practices in Canadian construction. Stakeholders, especially those in design, are crucial for driving this transition but must address local specificities to be effective.

Capital Power Corp. is focused on integrating two newly acquired U.S. natural gas power plants after purchasing the Hummel power station in Pennsylvania and the Rolling Hills station in Ohio for $3 billion. The acquisition allows the company to enter the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection market, a significant U.S. power market. CEO Avik Dey emphasized the importance of natural gas power generation, particularly with the rising demand from AI data centers. Although Capital Power's profits fell in Q1 2025, it sees long-term growth in the natural gas sector.