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In its new report, the IEA indicates that buildings remain the largest CO₂ emitters and calls for stronger building codes, greater retrofit spending, and wider use of digital optimization. Energy efficiency specialists say these steps only pay off when building systems are steered by AI that can react in real time. 

Enverge enters Canada with its 1860 CDN spray foam, engineered for efficiency, durability, and compliance with Canadian building standards.

The company's Driwall Drainable Housewrap is designed to protect buildings from water infiltration while ensuring optimal drainage.

Earthquakes are common, but collapsed buildings, with contemporary structural design, are fortunately very rare. The same is not true in mid-century modern construction, which can be far more deadly, as the structures often lack sufficient reinforcing to withstand seismic forces.

Recently, federal leaders in both the United States and Canada have announced initiatives that will simultaneously help meet environmental protection targets as well as drive post-pandemic economic recovery.