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The next iteration of the USGBC's LEED rating system is scheduled for release in November, 2012.  Major changes are expected including new credit categories (Locations and Linkages) and prerequisites (building level metering).  The USGBC reports the following as the key drivers for the LEED 2012... more

Buildings are frequently turned over late, incomplete and with a long list of defects. In our experience, the standard design and construction delivery process rarely results in optimal outcomes and frequently fails to meet the design intent.

Academic Studies* of buildings in the USA and UK... more

The move started on Friday afternoon and is nearing completion.  We looking forward to you all stopping by!

Photo Key: Clockwise starting top left - Image 1: Rendering created by CDML, Image 2: CDML's birch timber, Image 3: Wet-wood cut and ready for the kiln, Image 4: Example of the finished birch, Image 5: Kiln at Aqua Timber

Successful sustainability projects tell a story beyond the plaque on... more

On our CDML Converge™ FAQ page we noted that the cost savings as a result of going digital with your building's O&M manuals more than covers the cost of CDML Converge™. The following are some statistics and facts that support this claim:

• Paper waste accounts for up to 40% of total waste in... more

As discussed in our previous posts in this series we are pursuing LEED-CI certification for our new office space.

Our objective is to achieve at least a Gold level of certification; however, as discussed in Post 3 achievement of our sustainability objectives is more important to us than... more

Check out this great new video by Windmill Developments describing their latest LEED Platinum development - Cathedral Hill. CDML is very proud to be providing commissioning services on this truly green development.

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On February 23rd, 2012 we held an optional staff meeting over lunch hour to discuss goals and opportunities for the new office space. We also took the meeting has an opportunity to review the LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) prerequisite and credit requirements.



Goals and Objectives:

1. What do the CDML Converge™ building O&M manuals actually contain?

CDML Converge™ building O&M manuals are tailored to each unique project. However a typical CDML Converge building O&M manual contains:

• Planning, Design & Construction Documentation
• LEED Scorecard, Audit submission &... more

(Picture: CDML Staff at the new office for a pre fit-out preview)

The fit-out design of our new space is moving forward rapidly, one of our first challenges was the development of lighting layout. Goals for our lighting design are as follows:

• Provide a lighting level of 30 foot-candles... more

Following a very successful year we have now outgrown our current office space, there is only one solution….

WE’RE MOVING!

Upon the realization that more space was a necessity we were lucky enough to stumble upon the 6th floor of 326 Adelaide Street West shortly after we had started our... more

As of January 2012 Energy Modelling is becoming the tool of choice to demonstrate compliance with energy efficiency requirements of the Ontario Building Code.  Where energy modelling has previously been used for advanced building projects, typically those targeting LEED, it is becoming an... more

CDML Converge™ makes the thousands of documents required to operate a building digital.  Remote hosting options ensures these invaluable documents are never lost.  Converge™ makes all documents fully searchable.  Converge™ allows multiple copies to be created at no additional cost.  Converge™... more

Brian Farrelly and Joann Hung have just become members of the Greater Toronto Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council.  Brian and Joann will act as CDML's chapter representives ensuring our staff, clients, and friends are aware of the latest and greatest in green building developments in the... more

CDML's first (and perhaps annual) Fall Fling was a huge success.  Thanks to all those who attended it was great to have a chance to chat, eat, drink, and have a laugh with you all.

Cheers,

CDML

Green conferences & events, government policy, corporate initiatives, and a true concern for the environment has created an ever-increasing consumer demand for green hotels.  

Many hotels are implementing basic green practices: reusing linens, recycling waste, and lighting retrofit programs.... more

CDML is not all work and no play.  Lidia decided to take a lunchtime Edge Walk!

Toronto, August 23, 2011. Independent property consultancy CDML are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steve Seeger, P.Eng as Software Solutions Engineer. Steve has a BESc in Computer Engineering from Queens University and has wide experience on projects internationally and in Canada.

The new Fengate Liuna Oakville Corporate Centre was recently completed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.  This project consisted of the construction of a seven-storey office building with one storey of underground parking, totalling approximately 190,000 sq. ft., in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

The... more

A refreshing article by Jason McLennan that asks us to remember where we would be without LEED.

http://www.cagbc.org/AM/PDF/110401_Defending_LEED.PDF

We are proud to announce that David Green, a Director at CDML, has attained the designation of ASHRAE - Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP).

ASHRAE developed the Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) program in close collaboration with a number of other industry... more

The LEED for New Construction rating system is comprised 8 prerequisites, and 110 points, which are earned by aligning a project with credit requirements.  Achievement of any prerequisite or credit typically requires input from multiple design team members, calculations, and the completion of... more

Consultant ECO3 Inc. has merged with CDML Consulting Ltd. to meet market demand for integrated sustainability consulting services.

Toronto based ECO3 have joined CDML to redefine multi service, sustainability consulting.  ECO3’s principals Justin Downey and Mike Williams bring strengths in... more

The new Leeder Place Emergency Family Shelter was completed recently in East Gwillimbury for the non-for-profit agency Blue Door Shelters.  Designed and built according to LEED environmental standards, the new facility demonstrates lasting ʻgreenʼ benefits, but will also yield significant... more

The CaGBC held its second annual National Summit last month at the Palais Des Congrès in Montreal.  With over 1,350 participants the CaGBC has, and rightfully so, claimed the event an overwhelming success.

At the conference gala dinner, CaGBC President Thomas Mueller along with former Chair... more

On February 23rd, 2009, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, George Smitherman introduced Bill 150 - the Green Energy Act (GEA).  The intent of the new bill is “to make Ontario a global leader in the development of renewable energy, clean distributed energy and conservation, creating... more

With thousands of buildings now certified the USGBC has a strong understanding of both the strengths and weaknesses of LEED.  Based on input from user feedback the USGBC has decided that it is time for a major overhaul of its entire suite of LEED products.  This next iteration of LEED will be... more

Unlike other areas in the UAE which have adopted or modified international green building standards such as the United States Green Building Council’s LEED program, Abu Dhabi has developed a green building standard of its own.  The standard is entitled “The Abu Dhabi Estidama Pearls Assessment... more