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Congratulations to the CLF British Columbia | Carbon Leadership Forum on reaching a significant milestone – 5 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 in driving forward the mission of reducing embodied carbon in the built environment!  Edge Consultants was honored to be a sponsor for the milestone celebration last week. From the session held at the Hive in April 2019, we’ve seen firsthand the dedication and collaboration that the CLF volunteer group inspires across BC. Over the past five years, they’ve brought together experts, innovators, and advocates to push boundaries and create lasting change, essentially disrupting the norms for greater good. Here's to continued progress, partnerships, and a future where low-carbon building practices are the norm! #EdgeConsultants #EmbodiedCarbon #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #LowCarbonFuture #SustainableConstruction #ClimateAction #CarbonReduction #EnvironmentalImpact #NetZero

Edge Consultants is excited to have Joseph Tilling MEI Chartered Energy Manager join our team as part of our existing building decarbonization team. With his expertise as a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) and Chartered Energy Manager, Joe brings a wealth of experience in sustainable building design and large-scale decarbonization projects. Originally from the UK, Joe has spent the last several years creating a proven track record in delivering impactful projects by decarbonizing existing buildings for universities and healthcare facilities. His skills are invaluable as we continue to add to our existing building decarbonization team to drive sustainability and efficiency across the built environment.  𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅, 𝑱𝒐𝒆! #EdgeConsultants #BuildingPerformance #Sustainability #Decarbonization #EnergyManagement 

Throwback to August, Edge Consultants was pleased to welcome Scott Adair and Jonathan Brown from Riada Sales Inc. to our Vancouver office. Riada has been specializing in high-quality HVAC equipment, instrumentation, and plumbing products since 1995. Scott and Jonathan provided insight into high performance equipment like air-source heat pumps. Lync CO2 heat pumps and super high efficiency Tempeff ERVs. In the lunch and learn session, Riada focused on innovative technologies, their performance characteristics and how they can be optimized for real world performance.  Staff from Edge appreciated the insights and learning how these products can help Edge in guiding clients to have 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 buildings.  #EdgeConsultants #HVAC #Engineering #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation #Sustainability #EnergyModelling  

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨   We’re thrilled to introduce Melika Tajik and Irum Faisal, two talented professionals who joined the Edge Consultants team this past May. Their addition to our Building Performance team further expands Edge’s capacity to deliver innovative sustainability solutions and energy advisory to our clients in Toronto and the surrounding GTHA.  Melika, with her deep technical knowledge and collaborative approach, specializes in energy modelling and building performance analysis. She is committed to identifying cost-effective, robust strategies to help clients meet energy-related goals, ensuring design excellence from concept to occupancy.  Irum, with a background in Architecture and Building Science, brings global perspective to sustainable building design with experience spanning India, the Netherlands, and Canada. She excels in climate design, building physics, and zero-energy solutions. Her expertise in energy, carbon assessment and sustainability coordination drive high-performing, efficient, low carbon buildings for our clients.  At Edge, we’re growing to better serve the needs of our clients in Canada and the US, with a continued focus on sustainability and innovation. We’re excited for what’s to come!  #EdgeConsultants #Sustainability #BuildingPerformance #Toronto #ZeroCarbon #EnergyEfficiency #GreenBuilding #TeamGrowth   

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧  As we celebrate the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, we look back on last week’s insightful discussion from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Net Zero Imperative series, where Edge Consultants proudly collaborated with industry partners on Vancouver’s new GHG emissions reporting bylaw. Business in Vancouver (BIV News) captured the conversation beautifully, underscoring the importance of mandatory reporting as a foundational step toward substantial GHG emissions reductions. In the article, Eoghan Hayes, PEng, BEMP, Edge’s technical expert in decarbonization, stressed the importance of a data-driven and strategic approach to decarbonization: “𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒘-𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏? 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔. 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒅𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅.” It’s clear that simply reporting emissions isn’t enough. We need comprehensive, data-backed decarbonization plans that prioritize smart retrofits, enhance asset values, and fuel the change required to meet global climate targets. #EdgeConsultants #NetZero #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #GHGEmissions #SustainableBuilding #VancouverBylaw #GreenBuilding #Environment https://lnkd.in/gxst_Bp6 

From September 9-13, we join the global community in celebrating 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤—a time dedicated to fostering sustainable practices in the built environment and tackling the climate challenges we all face. This year’s theme, "𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞," reminds us of the vital role buildings play in shaping a net-zero future and enriching our communities. At Edge Consultants, our commitment to creating healthier, smarter, and more sustainable environments guides everything we do. This World Green Building Week, we’re spotlighting actions that individuals and organizations can take to make a real impact:  1. 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Improving existing buildings represents one of the largest ways we can meaningfully reduce energy use and carbon emissions in the built environment. Edge collaborates on solutions with our partners in the construction industry to breathe new life into older structures while shrinking their carbon footprints. 2. 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: Embracing and implementing standards like LEED to ensure new projects meet high sustainability benchmarks. We’re proud to work on projects that meet these standards and work towards being benchmarks for the future. 3. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: Advocating for policies that drive sustainable building practices and a low-carbon future. We have seen these make a significant difference already in Vancouver and Toronto where we work and play. Our work is often at the intersection of policy and practice, and we encourage all stakeholders to get involved. 4. 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Participate in local green building projects and initiatives. Edge is actively involved in projects that contribute to sustainable community development. 5. 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞: Knowledge-sharing empowers others to adopt sustainable practices. By fostering a culture of sustainability, we can inspire innovation and collective action. As we observe World Green Building Week, let’s all renew our commitment to healthier, smarter, and more sustainable spaces. Together, we can create a greener future for all. For more information on how you can get involved, visit the 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭’𝘴 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 2024 page. #EdgeConsultants #WGBW24 #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #NetZero #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableDevelopment #LEED #BuildingRetrofit #SustainableArchitecture #CarbonReduction #GreenFuture

Edge Consultants is excited to partner with Ledcor, the selected design-build contractor for the 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 project. This transformative initiative will enhance care for children and youth with complex health conditions across British Columbia. The BC Government’s recent announcement marks a pivotal milestone in the creation of the Centre for Children with Health Complexity, a facility that will offer specialized care and support for families and healthcare professionals throughout the province. At Edge Consultants, we’re proud to bring our expertise in energy and sustainability to this critical project, providing Whole Building Lifecycle Assessment (WBLCA), Measurement and Verification (M&V), LEED executive services, energy modelling, and energy and carbon target modelling. Together with Ledcor and Diamond Schmitt Architects, we are committed to ensuring that this facility sets a benchmark for sustainability and efficiency. We are excited to continue working with our project partners in delivering 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. Stay tuned for more updates as we contribute to shaping a better future for healthcare in BC. #EdgeConsultants #SlocanSiteRedevelopment #Sustainability #LEED #HealthCareInnovation #BCChildrensHospital #GHGReduction #WBLCA #MeasurementAndVerification #EnergyModelling #Building #GreenDesign #Wellbeing

Edge Consultants is excited to collaborate with PCI Developments and Bosa Properties in the upcoming ULI British Columbia 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐍𝐙𝐈) 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, where we'll engage in a crucial discussion about 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐇𝐆 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. This pivotal regulation brings important changes to the industry, with potential to impact the future of buildings in Vancouver and across Metro Vancouver. Hear from this expert panel, including our own Eoghan Hayes, PEng, BEMP, as they delve into the requirements, offer compliance guidance, and examine the broader impact on Metro Vancouver's sustainability objectives. #EdgeConsultants #NetZero #Sustainability #GHGEmissions #CommercialBuildings #ClimateAction #SustainableBuilding #Vancouver #GreenBuildings #Environment #CarbonReduction

Our Edge Consultants Vancouver team recently enjoyed a summer social in the great outdoors—a chance to step away from our daily routines, connect with colleagues, and reflect on our commitment to 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭, and 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 living. With our team growing this year, it was a valuable opportunity for both new and long-standing members to bond and strengthen our connections. Here’s to more moments like these as we continue to grow and make an impact together. #TeamBonding #EdgeConsultants #SummerSocial #Healthy #Sustainable #GrowingTogether #Vancouver #CorporateCulture #TeamGrowth

We’re thrilled to introduce two of our team members, Pouria Feyzi and Lona Le, who joined us this past May as part of our co-op program. Their unique skills and dedication are already making Edge Consultants stronger as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in working with our partners to make a more sustainable world. 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐚, an undergraduate student from Simon Fraser University, is studying Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) and Physics. Her initial exposure to the building industry through an ASHRAE Student Design Competition sparked a keen interest in people-centered approaches to building performance design. At Edge, Lona’s values—people, passion, and integrity—shine through as she learns and grows with us. She is eager to leverage her knowledge to create sustainable and healthy spaces, leaving a lasting impact on future generations. 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚, a graduate student from UVic specializing in thermodynamics, brings a deep curiosity and a strong foundation in heat and mass transfer coefficients. His ongoing research in this field aligns perfectly with our mission, as these principles are vital for optimizing HVAC systems—a key component in enhancing building performance. Pouria’s dedication to sustainability and his eagerness to apply his knowledge in real-world projects make him a perfect fit for Edge. He’s excited to dive into cutting-edge solutions, honing his practical skills while contributing to the sustainable advancement of our built environment. Our co-op program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and the chance to be part of innovative solutions in the building performance industry. We are incredibly excited to have Pouria and Lona on board, contributing to our mission of making the world a healthier, smarter, and more sustainable place. #EdgeConsultants #CoOpSuccess #SustainableEngineering #BuildingPerformance #FutureLeaders #SustainableDesign #CareerDevelopment #EngineeringStudents