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May 10, 2024 Citation: Goodland, H., and Walsh, K. (2024). The circular built environment in Canada: A review of the current state, gaps and opportunities. Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, ON. Executive Summary The construction industry is a major consumer of natural resources and imposes significant impacts on the environment. A circular built environment (CBE) is necessary…
Manitoba Government Accelerating Adoption of 2020 Building Code
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