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Human Resources

Air-to-Water Heat Pump Experience
This 30 Mechanical Minutes session shares details of a residential air-to-water heat pump installation.

Refrigerant Management Canada Increases Fee on CFC-11 Refrigerant Disposal
The new fee is set to be $20.00/kilogram for CFC-11 refrigerant entering the program for destruction.

Value of Building Permits Decrease in May
The value of permits for multi-family houses dropped 20.6% to $3.3 billion in May, the lowest value since August 2020.

Benefits and Pointers on Buffer Tanks
Both Goldie and Pelligrino broke down how the buffer tank gives the boiler, or other heat source such as a heat pump, a mass to heat up and reduce the event of short cycling.

Canadians Among 2021 ASHRAE Award Winners
Members recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the organization and HVAC/R industry.

Teledyne Flir Releases New MR265 Moisture and Thermal Imager
Using the MR265 will give anyone multiple ways to read and report moisture levels, as well as identify temperature anomalies that could denote issues from leaking pipes or overheating circuits.

Benefits of Energy Metering
HPAC Magazine discussed the relatively recent trend to install thermal energy meters (Btu meters) in multi-residential buildings.

Conestoga Opening New Skilled Trades Training Campus
The facility includes upgraded office and manufacturing areas ideally suited to unique requirements of trades education and training.

Construction Payroll Employment Shows Growth Through Tough Times
The number of payroll employees rose in every sub-sector within construction, led by specialty trade contractors.

Study Highlights Challenge in Retaining Apprentices
This study is said to serve as an important baseline for understanding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on apprentices as they undergo or complete their training.

Canadian Propane Association Introduces New Brand Identity
CPA hopes the new logo demonstrates the propane industry as cooperative in supporting Canadians to make greener, affordable choices for their homes and businesses.

World Refrigeration Day to Celebrate Cooling Champions
More than 15-million people are currently employed worldwide in the refrigeration sector.

CIPHEX West 2021 to Take Place in November
Health and safety guidelines will be followed as per instruction by the Province of British Columbia.

Tekmar Launches BACnet Snow/Ice Sensor Interface 681
The BACnet Snow/Ice Sensor Interface is compatible with any BAS controller via BACnet MS/TP communication.

Right Time Group Continues Acquisitions Across Canada
The expansion continued in June when Comfort Masters LTD became Right Time’s seventh acquisition.

Ontario Introduces New Project Aimed to Help Youth Explore Careers in the Skilled Trades
Approximately 70 one-day boot camps will take place in communities that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emerson Celebrates 100 Years of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Innovation
The milestone is expected to be recognized over the next 12 months as the company continues to innovate advanced Copeland products to solve industry challenges.

The Arcticom Group Expands to Canada
The Group specializes in commercial refrigeration and mechanical services including preventative maintenance, repair, installation and renovation.

Pace Solutions Acquires Glengarry Chemicals
Now called Glengarry Solutions, the move expands Pace Solutions’ water treatment and energy conservation divisions in Canada.

Humber College to Expand Skilled Trades Facility
The $9.5-million expansion will feature simulated worksites for hands-on learning and alternative methods of course delivery.

Building Permits in Canada Continue Strong Showings
Commercial permits surged 28.7% to $1.9 billion in April thanks to a $97 million permit for the Sick Kids patient support centre in the city of Toronto.

Master Group Acquires Gagnon & Associates
The Master Group employs over 1,000 individuals across 50 branches.

MSA Safety Purchases Bacharach
Bacharach is known for their gas detection technologies used in the HVAC/R markets.

Aqua-Tech adds to support teams
The company welcomes new customer service and technical support representatives.

Johnson Controls Selects Environmentally Sustainable R-454B as Future Refrigerant
In addition to reducing environmental impact, R-454B is expected to be more compatible with existing R-410A equipment designs.

Weil-McLain adds sales manager for GTA
Lorenzo Rigatti is the new territory sales manager for Central Ontario.

Franklin Electric Secures Acquisition of New Aqua
Franklin Electric provides the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and fuel.

Canada to Invest $10 million Into New Energy Advisor Jobs
Expected in the reported call for proposals is a $10 million commitment to recruit, train, and mentor up to 2,000 new energy advisors across the country.

Report: Heavy Demand Nationally for Red Seal Trade Apprentices
To meet anticipated demand, Canada will need a total of 375,026 apprentices across 56 Red Seal trades over the next five years.

Sars-Cov-2 and Mutations: What is the Message for Hydronics?
Unconditioned spaces can cause thermal stress to people that may be directly life-threatening and that may also lower resistance to infection.