Momentum on building performance standards (BPS) extends beyond the United States. Canadian jurisdictions are making movements on performance policies as well. Benchmarking & Reporting and BPS (or BEPS) policies have been passed at both the city and province level (see our map for details). For example, Toronto, Ontario is the latest city to move toward … Continued
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