Risk Management Considerations for Green Roofs

There is a growing trend in Canada towards the promotion and implementation of sustainable technologies and energy conservation projects. This 'green' momentum has led to the development of a new sector of the economy to support these new initiatives (new laws, code changes, associations, certification agencies, suppliers, specialty contractors, consultants, etc). This article highlights one item of this paradigm shift in policies and design practices, generally referred to as 'green roofs'.