#669 The Green Building Illusion: Costs, Delays, and Misguided Standards with Michelle Dada, P.Eng.

In this episode, Michelle Dada, P.Eng., of MNT Consulting Group Inc., pulls back the curtain on the chaos of Ontario’s green building standards. From conflicting municipal rules that defy the Ontario Building Code Act to inflated costs and delays, Michelle argues that these so-called “sustainable” initiatives are failing to deliver real results. We break down programs like ThinKING Green and Aurora's Green Development Standards (GDS) to uncover how these initiatives set ambitious targets before developing actionable plans. Michelle shares her candid perspective on what works, what doesn’t, and the disconnect between goals and real-world implementation. From the five-step PCP Milestone Framework to municipal green policies, we explore the complexities and contradictions shaping the sustainable development landscape—and whether these standards are truly moving the needle on climate action or just adding to the confusion.
We discuss how century homes and restoration practices often outperform modern green policies in durability and efficiency, highlighting the lack of data to justify these expensive and disruptive programs. If you’re tired of greenwashing in construction, this episode is a must-listen.
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