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It’s time for your big break in television, casting call issued
August 20, 2019Canadian TV icon and professional contractor Mike Holmes and his children – Mike Jr. and Sherry – have teamed up to create the MADE in Canada series Holmes Family Rescue. Casting is now open for the inspirational and life-changing series, set to…
Philip Rizcallah Recipient of 2019 Joseph K. Seidner Award
August 20, 2019Philip Rizcallah, director, research and development, construction at the National Research Council of Canada is the nineteenth recipient of the Joseph K. Seidner Award. The presentation took place at the annual Canadian Advisory Council on Plumbing meeting in Ottawa, ON…
Province of Quebec proposes new halocarbon regulations
August 14, 2019HRAI reports that on July 17, the Government of Quebec published proposed revisions to its halocarbon regulations in the Quebec Gazette. The proposed regulation changes will prohibit, effective January 1, 2021, the sale, manufacture, installation and distribution of air conditioning…
New Energy Manager Program is accepting project proposals
August 9, 2019The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources Canada recently announced the launch of a new Energy Manager Program. The program is now accepting project proposals. The Energy Manager Program will help identify and adopt energy efficiency solutions by offering funding to hire…
Canarm re-focuses on manufacturing of commercial/industrial ventilation products
August 1, 2019Canarm Ltd., a global marketer and manufacturer of lighting, livestock stabling, air moving and related products supplying the residential, agricultural, commercial/industrial and HVAC markets, broke ground recently at its expanding Brockville, ON facility. In recent years, Canarm has doubled its…
Tempers and temperatures rise, BC report exposes implications of air conditioning
July 31, 2019The use of air conditioning in offices across British Columbia has increased by almost a third in recent years, and temperature tensions among employees and those in control of their office temperature are rising according to Cold War, a report…
Danfoss partners with distributor to support Canada, U.S. cooling product sales
July 25, 2019Master distributor Motors & Armatures, Inc. (MARS) will sell and support aftermarket Danfoss air conditioning and refrigeration products in North America. Headquartered in New York, MARS has distribution facilities in Mississauga, ON and more than 65 representatives throughout the U.S.…
Submissions open for MCAC scholarship series
July 24, 2019The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and its Construction Education Council have launched the 2019 Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series. The program offers more than $26,000 in financial assistance to university, college and apprentice students studying in the mechanical fields. It…
MEET returns to Moncton for 2020 show
July 23, 2019MEET, the Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology Show, will be returning to the Moncton Coliseum May 6 and 7, 2020. The event draws attendees throughout Canada and the U.S., including contractors, developers, engineers, architects, tradespeople, building managers, distributors, utilities and virtually…
HRAI gears up for conference in Niagara Falls
July 22, 2019The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) will hold its 51st Annual Meeting and Conference in Niagara Falls, ON. To be held from August 25 to 27, 2019, the conference will feature a number of educational sessions, presentations and…
ASHRAE appoints Canadian as 2019-20 president
July 19, 2019ASHRAE installed its 2019-20 president, Darryl Boyce, during its 2019 Annual Conference, held June 22-26 in Kansas City, MO. Boyce is special advisor to the vice-president (Finance and Administration) at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON. He succeeds outgoing president Sheila…
Refrigerative Supply to distribute Daikin products in Western Canada
July 17, 2019Refrigerative Supply Limited (RSL) will head up distribution for Daikin North America LLC in Western Canada. RSL will distribute, promote and support all Daikin residential unitary, ductless, light commercial and VRV products, along with related controls and indoor air quality…
Victaulic acquires U.S. sprinkler manufacturer
July 16, 2019Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler to bring “exciting new solutions” to the global fire protection industry. Steven Worthington will continue to serve the combined organization as president. “The addition of Globe’s fire protection sprinkler volume and engineering capabilities will…
Update: Measurement Canada to approve thermal energy meters within the year
July 12, 2019 by Kerry TurnerUpdate: The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada reports that the timeframe for implementation of thermal metering regulations has been altered. The new version is found in Bulletin V-31—Implementation of thermal energy meter requirements. It updates the timelines…
Association launches program to support construction technology development
July 10, 2019Applications are now open for the Canadian Construction Innovations CONtact innovator mentorship program, which aims to match aspiring construction entrepreneurs with experienced industry leaders. The program, developed in partnership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) with support from the National…
Desco moves Mississauga branch
July 9, 2019Desco has relocated its branch in Mississauga, ON. The former facility at 6250 Kestrel Road has moved to 6710 Maritz Drive, Unit 3. www.desco.ca
BC contractor wins Caleffi Instagram contest, awarded grand prize
July 8, 2019Caleffi North America has announced the winner of its Instagram photo contest, #CaleffiMarchMania. Trevor Groeneveld, owner of Ridge Meadows Mechanical in Abbotsford, BC, was presented with $1000 worth of Caleffi product. Eight “teams” were paired up for the opening round and posted an…
PENN undergoes logo refresh to mark 100-year anniversary
July 4, 2019Johnson Controls is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its PENN electromechanical controls line. The brand, which includes pressure, temperature and flow level controls, will transition from gray coloured covers to satin black covers, and feature an updated logo. In addition…
Trane, Stulz USA enter agreement
July 3, 2019Trane and Stulz USA have entered a Strategic OEM Supply Sales Agreement for Canada and the United States. The agreement aims to “strengthen and expand both companies’ market positions in North America.” Stulz USA will manufacture a range of products…
UV Resources adds BC-based sales representative
July 2, 2019UV Resources has expanded its sales and support coverage in western Canada. HVAC Systems and Solutions, based in Port Coquitlam, BC will offer engineering design and customized HVAC/R solution support for BC, Calgary, Yukon and Northwest Territories. www.uvresources.com www.hvacsystems.ca
REHAU marks 40-years at Leesburg, VA headquarters
June 27, 2019Manufacturer REHAU is celebrating the 40th anniversary of establishing its North America headquarters in Leesburg, VA. The Leesburg team oversees operations across four sub-region administrative offices, 20 sales offices, nine plants and eight logistics centres throughout the United States, Canada,…
CIPH announces new membership category, board members
June 26, 2019The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating held its 87th Annual General Meeting June 18 during its conference in Charlottetown, PE. President and general manager Ralph Suppa led the meeting alongside 2018-19 board chairman Allen Taylor. The meeting included the…
Ottawa’s new prompt payment rules become law, firming up pay schedule for federal construction jobs
June 24, 2019By imposing a strict timetable on when payments must be made, the rules are expected to benefit both general contractors and subcontractors
MCAC heads to Nashville for 78th Annual National Conference
June 24, 2019The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) will host its 78th annual conference in Nashville, TN from October 2 to 5, 2019. Themed “Orchestrating the Industry’s Future,” the event will be held at the Hilton Downtown Nashville. The conference kicks…
CIPH names IPEX Inc. executive Honourary Life Member
June 21, 2019The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating presented its highly-acclaimed Honourary Life Membership distinction to IPEX Inc. executive Russ Morgan at the association’s Annual Business Conference, held June 16 to 18 in Charlottetown, PE. Morgan, the company’s vice president of…
Election of manufacturers’ agent to chairman a first for CIPH
June 18, 2019Andrew Dyck, vice president of sales for Barclay Sales, has been elected as the 72nd chairman of CIPH
NEBB calls for speaker abstracts for 2020 conference
June 18, 2019The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) has put out a call for speaker abstracts for its 2020 conference, to be held in April at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. NEBB is seeking abstracts in 10 areas: TAB, sound measurement, vibration…
Noble draws crowd to annual trade show, customer appreciation event
June 17, 2019Noble‘s 26th annual customer appreciation barbeque and trade show attracted a crowd of 1,100 to its Concord, ON head office June 14. The event featured a number of exhibitors, including American Standard, Grundfos, Viega, Victaulic, Watts, Sloan, Uponor, Moen, Navien,…
Tour features Modine commercial ventilation, infrared, classroom and unit heater products
June 13, 2019The weather gods were smiling on the fourth stop in Modine‘s 2019 Innovation Tour at the Vaughan Holiday Inn Express in Toronto. Visitors to the event on June 11 and 12 enjoyed sunshine as they checked out the full line…
Ontario plumbers, pipefitters return to work after week-long strike
June 13, 2019Just a week after Ontario plumbers and steamfitters walked off the job over work hours and hiring practices, the two labour organizations involved in the dispute have struck a deal. The Ontario Pipe Trades Council said June 11 it has…