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NTCCC hosts trade contractors summit on prompt payment
April 23, 2018Trade contractors and associations from across Canada came together on April 4, 2018 in Toronto, ON to discuss payment legislation. The National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) Prompt Payment Summit included member presentations on new developments and discussion on…
Technology, progress and Phyn Plus at 2018 Uponor Convention
April 23, 2018Phyn Plus, a smart water monitoring system, will be sold and serviced exclusively through the Uponor Pro Squad. The system, a joint venture with U.S.-based manufacturer Belkin International, was one highlight of Uponor’s 2018 convention. Industry professionals from across the…
NB Power calls for award nominations, hosts Energizing Efficiency conference
April 20, 2018Nominations are open for the NB Power 2018 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards. Categories include: Legacy Award: Recognizes support of the energy efficiency industry and influence on energy use reduction in New Brunswick. Innovation Award: Recognizes an energy efficiency or renewable…
Ontario and Nova Scotia companies awarded by Aqua-Tech
April 18, 2018Aqua-Tech Sales and Marketing presented a series of awards at its March 2018 sales meeting for Ontario and Atlantic Canada. The awards recognize significant sales of Lochinvar products. Winners are presented with a custom designed, embroidered La-Z-Boy office chair. Award…
Hitachi Power Tools rebrands in North America
April 16, 2018Hitachi Power Tools has announced a name change to Metabo HPT in North America. The company will transition to its new name in September 2018 with the launch of MultiVolt. The majority of its remaining products – power tools, fasteners,…
Share your expertise at The Buildings Show
April 9, 2018Buildings Canada has put out a call for speakers for The Buildings Show seminar program, to be held from November 28-30, 2018 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON. Topics are due April 30, 2018. Stonex Canada will join…
Alberta updates building codes to align with Pan-Canadian framework
April 5, 2018The next editions of the Alberta building, fire and energy codes will be updated to the 2015 national code editions, including the 2017 interim changes to the 2011 National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB). The elevating devices codes will also…
Ramping up the tool box: HPAC tool give away winners announced
April 3, 2018CMPX 2018 delegates headed to HPAC’s booth on March 21st and 22nd for a chance to win testo’s 317-3 CO monitor and Viega’s flameless press technology system. Peter Leonard, HPAC publisher, has announced the winners of this popular contest. Tim Koebel…
ASHRAE calls on speakers for 2019 refrigerant webcast
April 3, 2018ASHRAE’s Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC) has called for presenters for its 2019 webcast: The Future of Refrigerants in Unitary and VRF Systems. The webcast will examine how air-conditioning system configurations will adapt to worldwide regulations and advancements in refrigerant…
Ouellet subsidiary acquires Nortron furnaces to grow customer base
April 2, 2018Sherbrooke, QC-based Dettson Industries, a subsidiary of Ouellet Canada, has acquired the Nortron by Broan brand of electric furnaces. Dettson will take over 100 per cent of the business from Broan-NuTone Canada. It will be responsible for all activities related…
Call for mandatory radon testing focus of national Healthy Schools Day petition
March 29, 2018The Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE) and the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) launched a national petition urging mandatory action on radon in schools and childcare programs across the country on Healthy Schools Day, held April 3,…
Heating, plumbing among PEI home renovation grants
March 28, 2018Prince Edward Island is offering financial assistance to residents undergoing home renovations. The province’s Home Renovation Programs will provide Islanders with up to $6,000 in grants for major structural renovations, such as electrical, structural, heating, plumbing and fire safety. Individuals…
Industry responds to Ontario’s new door-to-door rules at CMPX
March 27, 2018A session on Ontario’s recently introduced restrictions on door-to-door sales drew a full crowd at the Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Exposition. Nick Robins, director of the Consumer Policy and Liaison branch at the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, led…
Desco expands in Toronto, ON market
March 26, 2018Ontario-based Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply has acquired Neway Plumbing and Heating Supplies to broaden its market presence in the Greater Toronto Area. Neway is a wholesale distributor to the plumbing and hydronics markets. The company has one location in…
CIPH awards Kevin Wong for key contributions to the industry
March 23, 2018Kevin Wong is the recipient of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) Joseph K. Seidner Award. Wong is the former executive director of the Canadian Water Quality Association (CWQA) and technical manager at CIPH. He retired from CWQA…
Joan the Plumber: CBTU expresses support for Budget 2018
March 22, 2018Canadian Building Trades Union (CBTU) has applauded federal Budget 2018, which it said encourages underrepresented groups to work in the construction sector. “When the Finance Minister began his speech by talking about Joan the Plumber and her path towards entering…
Enwave’s lake water cooling system expands to Toronto’s downtown west
March 20, 2018A thermal energy storage facility will be constructed as part of Enwave Energy’s Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) system. The DLWC system utilizes a reservoir of chilled water at the bottom of Lake Ontario as an alternative source of air…
Hy-Mark takes home three awards at GDHBA gala
March 20, 2018Guelph, ON-based HVAC and plumbing company Hy-Mark has won 2018 Trade Partner of the Year at the Guelph and District Homebuilders’ Association (GDHBA) Awards Gala. Hy-Mark’s president, Robert Dewar, was presented with two awards at the ceremony: the Rooftopper Award…
Noble prepares for opening of new Ontario branch
March 19, 2018Noble has announced a new branch in Vaughan West, ON, set to open March 19, 2018. The company hopes the branch will offer improved access for customers in Vaughan, Brampton, ON and Bolton, ON. Noble Vaughan West is located at…
Law firm hosts coast-to-coast prompt payment stakeholder meetings
March 19, 2018A nation-wide series of industry engagement sessions on prompt payment legislation are underway. Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel law firm, contracted by the federal government to seek input on prompt payment legislation, will host the sessions. Bruce Reynolds and Sharon Vogel,…
ESP-Systemwize enables industry professionals to specify complete pump systems
March 16, 2018www.xylem.com
Digital refresh: ASHRAE rolls out redesigned website
March 15, 2018ASHRAE has launched a new version of its website with a focus on responsive design and simplified navigation. The site is now viewable across all devices and includes mega-menus. A new search system is powered by Amazon Elasticsearch and includes…
CCA sponsors 2018 Endangered Places List, calls on nominations
March 14, 2018The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has partnered with the National Trust for Canada to sponsor the 2018 Top 10 Endangered Places List. The list shines a national spotlight on historic places at risk due to neglect or lack of funding.…
Pool industry shakeup: SAS acquires three brands, forms new division
March 12, 2018Specified Air Solutions (SAS) has acquired three major indoor pool dehumidification brands – Dectron, PoolPak and Seresco – to form a new division: Dehumidified Air Solutions (DAS). An additional division under SAS, Dehumidified Air Services (DASV), will combine and expand…
Triple-Thread Pipe Compound
March 9, 2018www.lynar.com
Exterior Line Set Protection Products
March 8, 2018www.hardcast.com www.dynair.ca
Winners of EnerQuality Housing Innovation Awards Announced
March 6, 2018Leading companies in sustainable housing are recognized for contributions and advancements in Ontario’s Green Building category. Ontario’s best Green Builders were celebrated February 22, 2018 at the EnerQuality Awards Gala (EQ Awards). Held at the Universal Eventspace in Vaughan, ON,…
Making the transition to low GWP refrigerants
March 4, 2018 by Brian S. SmithCurrently, the HVAC/R industry is undergoing a third paradigm shift in regulating refrigerants–this time the transition is specifically aimed at addressing climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The earlier two transitions from CFCs to HCFCs, then from HCFCs to HFCs,…
Taking the mystery out of electricity in HVAC
March 2, 2018 by Curtis BennettHow many times have you heard someone say “Who let the smoke out?” in a mechanical room. You see the infamous “black smoke” come out of a piece of electronics and everyone starts pointing fingers. We have all done it.…
COHA changes name to support petroleum product transporters
March 1, 2018The Ontario chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) will change its name to the Ontario Petroleum Transporters and Technicians Association (OPTTA). The name change is part of COHA’s rebrand. It has added new staff and will focus on…