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Ontario amends 2012 Building Code to align with 2015 national Code
May 6, 2019Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released amendments to the 2012 Building Code May 2. Regulation 88/19 aligns the province’s Building Code with the 2015 National Construction Code. Amendments will come into effect January 1, 2020. Amendments include structural…
Symposium addresses the transition to a low carbon economy
May 2, 2019Industry partners met on April 23 to address the issue at the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute symposium
Refrigerative Supply to distribute Allied Air in Western Canada
April 30, 2019Western Canada wholesaler Refrigerative Suppy Limited has entered a partnership with Allied Air Enterprises. Refrigerative Supply will now offer several Allied Air brands, included AirEase, Ducane and Allied Commercial. Ray Newstead, the company’s CEO, announced early April that Refrigerative Supply…
The Unico System launches customer service programs for contractors
April 29, 2019The Unico System has unveiled two programs, UniConcierge and Text-A-Tech. Staffed by three customer relations professionals, the UniConcierge Customer Care Centre is designed to “provide installing contractors with a team of experienced, live people” to help with Unico’s products. Through…
Manufacturer recalls boilers for carbon monoxide hazard
April 26, 2019Viessmann Manufacturing Company Inc. has recalled several boiler models after the units were reported to pose a risk of increased carbon monoxide levels. The recall involves Vitodens 200-W (models B2HB 19, B2Hb 26 ad B2HB 35) and Vitdodens 222-F (models…
Restrooms influence customer spending: study
April 26, 2019Consumers may spend more money at businesses with clean, well-stocked restrooms, according to the 10th annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey by Bradley Corp. The survey of U.S. adults found that 52 per cent of respondents were more likely to spend…
PM Springfest draws big crowd for 2019 show
April 25, 2019Nearly 2,000 industry professionals gathered at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre March 27 for PM Springfest 2019. The show, which catered to property managers and related fields, included educational sessions and 200 exhibitors, including Amre Supply, Emerson, Grundfos, Victaulic and…
Efficiency Manitoba officially in operation
April 24, 2019Manitoba’s newly minted Crown Corporation has officially launched. Efficiency Manitoba, focused on energy efficiency and conservation, replaces Manitoba Hydro’s Power Smart brand, which had a 30-year run in the province. The province appointed Colleen Kuruluk, previously the manager of Power…
$57.5M for Manitoba school infrastructure projects, including HVAC systems
April 23, 2019The Manitoba government is spending $57.5 million to overhaul aging school infrastructure across the province. Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen unveiled the 59 planned projects April 18, 2019, which include renovations and new construction for kindergarten to Grade 12 schools. The…
Johnson Controls opens doors to Oklahoma facility
April 22, 2019Johnson Controls has unveiled its HVAC rooftop unit manufacturing and testing facility in Norman, OK. The expanded facility houses 900,000-square-feet of renovated space, including a two-storey, 52-foot-high test lab. It will be dedicated to manufacturing HVAC rooftop units, including the…
CIPH, MCAC talk prompt payment, code harmonization in Ottawa
April 19, 2019The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) once again joined forces in Ottawa. The two associations held the annual Parliamentary Day of Awareness on April 1 and 2, 2019. Executives from…
TSSA seeks feedback on new regulatory framework
April 18, 2019The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is seeking feedback on a risk-based regulatory framework in Ontario by May 5, 2019. The provincial government has made changes to the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 to allow for the creation…
People on the move: Moen, Caleffi, ThermaSol and Ecco Supply
April 17, 2019Moen has tapped Nina Kshetry to take on the role of the company’s first water director. In this role, Kshetry will work to connect Moen with North American water organizations. She is a two-time MIT graduate and licensed professional engineer…
‘Innovation mindset’: Adoption of latest technologies key to contractor growth at MCAC Conference
April 17, 2019As the construction industry grapples with complex projects and tight timelines, a massive worker shortage and some of the lowest productivity gains over the last few decades, the largely entrenched ways of doing business are undergoing a fundamental shift. At…
The Master Group opens new branch in B.C.
April 16, 2019The Master Group is continuing to grow its presence in Western Canada with the opening of its 36th point of sale. Located just off the Trans Canada Highway, the company’s newly constructed Langley Branch is led by Mark Eastwood. The…
Noble announces move in East York
April 15, 2019Noble is relocating its branch in East York, ON to a new location on April 29, 2019. The company announced its plans to move to 46 Hollinger Road from its current location at 100 Sunrise Avenue. Those interested in contacting…
Aquatherm unveils refreshed website
April 12, 2019Aquatherm has upgraded its website to cater to contractors, engineers and building owners who are considering the company’s polypropylene piping systems. The company zeroed in on improved navigation, user-friendly search features and simplification in the update. “The new website is…
CIPH Ontario region AGM attracts record attendance
April 11, 2019Leadership proved to be a popular topic at the third CIPH Ontario Region Business Meeting and annual general meeting held today (April 11, 2019) with more than 150 in attendance. Keynote speaker Chris Cummins discussed the traits and actions of…
Canadian Oil Heat Association finalizes rebranding, plots new scope
April 11, 2019More than a year after announcing its plans to rebrand, the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association has officially become the Ontario Petroleum Transporters and Technicians Association (OPPTA). It will take on “expanded scope and support services” to…
CIPH, HRAI to host industry outlook webinar
April 10, 2019The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) and the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) are presenting a complimentary economic forecast webinar. Scheduled for May 1, 2019 between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., “The Outlook” webinar will be led…
Geothermal transformation: No single magic bullet
April 10, 2019Event Report: OGA 10th annual conference By Kerry Turner A busy agenda featuring leaders in the geothermal field attracted more than 125 industry stakeholders to the Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA) 10th Anuual Conference on April 3 and 4. Speakers included…
Ventilation product manufacturer issues recall
April 9, 2019Air King Limited Canada has recalled its wall anchors supplied with its Valencia range hoods. The wall anchors were supplied with the 30 in. and 36 in. wall mounted range hoods manufactured from 2009 to 2018. If installed using the…
People on the move: Aquatherm, Franklin Electric and Mestek
April 8, 2019Aquatherm has appointed Matt Denny to the position of regional sales manager for Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Larry Hope will serve as regional sales manager for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia…
Manufacturers make it to final round of MCEE product competition
April 5, 2019MCEE has unveiled the finalists for its New Product Competition ahead of the 2019 show. The plumbing, hydronic, HVAC/R, electrical and lighting products will be launched at the event, which is taking place on April 24 and 25 at Place…
Victaulic celebrates 100-year anniversary of first patent
April 4, 2019Victaulic is marking a major milestone. On April 4, 2019, the company celebrated 100 years since its first patent for mechanical pipe joining solutions. Lieutenant Ernest Tribe filed the first patent for the Victory Joint–now known as the Victaulic coupling–a…
LG system performance stands test of time
April 3, 2019LG Electronics was recognized in six product categories at the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Performance Awards. For the awards, experts from standard certification authority Intertek assess whether actual performance matches up with the listed specifications. AHRI randomly…
DisTech to represent U.S. water heater manufacturer in Ontario
April 2, 2019Quebec-based DisTech HVAC Inc. has been named the exclusive representative for Hubbell Water Heaters in Ontario. Hubbell, headquartered in Stratford, CT, offers a range of products for commercial, industrial, food service, marine/offshore, naval markets and brewery/distillery applications. www.distech.ca www.hubbellheaters.com
Nominations for two HRAI Contractors Division awards due July 1
April 1, 2019The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) Contractors Division has put out a call for nominations for two awards. The Craig McCarty Memorial Award is presented to members of the division who have volunteered to serve in leadership roles.…
Westcom Plumbing owner takes home CCA’s Person of the Year Award
March 27, 2019The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has presented its 2018 awards in conjunction with its annual conference, currently being held in Bermuda. These awards recognize the important contributions of individuals, companies and associations that promote and enhance the Canadian construction industry.…
Electric Eel marks 80-year milestone
March 25, 2019Electric Eel Mfg., based in Springfield, OH, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The manufacturer of drain and sewer cleaning equipment is known for its Model C dual cable section drain cleaner. The company has grown its product line since it…