Deliver Buildings That Are Efficient, Smart, Healthy—and Built to Last
As a builder or contractor, you’re on the front lines of turning high-performance design into real-world outcomes. Your role is essential in ensuring that buildings are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of energy efficiency, safety, and performance.
But achieving these goals isn’t easy—especially when faced with complex regulations, fluctuating demand, and skilled labour shortages. That’s where Frameworks can help. We provide a platform for cross-sector collaboration, industry capacity building, and key stakeholder connections to help you build sustainably and profitably.
Why Engage?
Navigate Industry Trends
Stay up to date on evolving codes, standards, innovations, and market trends to plan for future-proofing your business.
Partner with Training & Education Institutions
We work with technical programs and trade schools to strengthen workforce capacity and support upskilling for sustainable construction.
Bridge Gaps Across the Project Ecosystem
Collaborate with developers/owners, designers/consultants, financiers, and policymakers to align strategies, strengthen buy-in, and deliver high-performance outcomes.
Explore our Resources
Business Case
Discover why building green is good for business—and beyond. This focus area demonstrates the compelling case for investing in efficient, smart, and healthy buildings, highlighting benefits such as financial returns, climate resilience, occupant well-being, and market competitiveness.
Carbon Neutral Buildings
Reaching net-zero emissions is quickly becoming the new standard. This focus area introduces the foundational concepts and pathways for designing or retrofitting buildings to be carbon neutral—providing a solid starting point before diving into technologies or code specifics.
Case Studies
We’re building a library of real-world examples of Efficient, Smart, and Healthy buildings.
Case studies will be added on an ongoing basis—check back soon or sign up below to stay updated.
Certifications
Certifications can boost performance, marketability, and credibility. This focus area helps you understand and compare major systems like LEED, Passive House, and ENERGY STAR.
Codes & Compliance
Learn how to stay ahead of changing building codes and regulatory standards. This focus area provides key resources to navigate code updates, jurisdictional requirements, and best practices to prepare for a net-zero future.
Embodied Carbon
Often overlooked but increasingly critical, embodied carbon represents the emissions tied to materials and construction. This focus area introduces key concepts and tools for measuring and reducing embodied impact across a building’s life cycle.
Funding & Financing Resources
Looking to ease project costs? This section points you to trusted tools and databases—like incentive finders and government program lists—to help you discover grants, loans, and rebates that support low-carbon and high-efficiency building projects. We don’t offer funding ourselves, but we’ve curated starting points to simplify your search.
These public-facing tools and websites help you explore funding opportunities from all levels of government, utilities, and major energy companies across Canada. While not always exhaustive or frequently updated, they are a great place to start. Note: We don’t administer these programs, and availability can change. Always refer to the official program websites for the […]
Health, Resilience, & Risk Management
Buildings exist to serve people—and protecting their health, safety, and well-being is non-negotiable. This focus area highlights the essential role of the built environment in promoting occupant health, enhancing resilience to climate and systemic shocks, and managing a wide spectrum of risks — all core considerations in shaping Efficient, Smart, and Healthy buildings that are built to last.
Materials, Energy & Technology
Discover the systems, technologies, materials, and energy strategies driving low-carbon, high-performance buildings. This focus area features proven solutions, best practices, and emerging innovations that reduce emissions and enhance performance.
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Looking to stay competitive and integrate sustainable practices into your projects? We’re here to support your next steps with training, guidance, and a network of peers.
Contact us to start building the future of high-performance construction.