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Slow start for building investments in 2024April 25, 2024Budget Mentions New Greener Homes ProgramApril 18, 2024Building Permits on the Rise NationwideApril 11, 2024Operational Net Zero in BellevilleApril 4, 2024Pursuing DEI in the TradesMarch 28, 2024CMPX Opens to Large CrowdsMarch 21, 2024CMPX Kicks Off Next WeekMarch 14, 2024World Plumbing Day – March 11March 7, 2024Free Heat Pump Program in OntarioFebruary 29, 2024FortisBC Encouraging Dual FuelFebruary 22, 2024Defending Against InflationFebruary 15, 2024Next Phase of Greener Homes InitiativeFebruary 8, 2024Wolseley Waterworks Has New LeaderFebruary 1, 2024AHR Expo draws large crowdsJanuary 25, 2024Laars acquires Electro IndustriesJanuary 18, 2024Wolseley Canada Growing in GTAJanuary 11, 2024Carrier Closes Viessmann AcquisitionJanuary 4, 2024Top Stories of 2023 – Part 2December 28, 2023Top Stories of 2023 – Part 1December 21, 2023Cold Climate Heat Pump Prototype Testing in TorontoDecember 14, 2023Report Supports Geothermal in OntarioDecember 7, 2023Living With a Cold Climate Heat PumpNovember 30, 2023Carmichael’s new operational net zero Belleville branchNovember 23, 2023Modern Hydronics 2023 REPLAYNovember 16, 2023Building Permit Growth in Third Quarter of 2023November 9, 2023Montreal to ban gas appliancesNovember 2, 2023Canadian Plumbing Product makes TIME’s Best Inventions ListOctober 26, 20232024 Innovation Awards AnnouncedOctober 19, 2023Next Week: CIPHEX WEST in CalgaryOctober 12, 2023New Warehouse for Navien CanadaOctober 5, 2023Summit a Success in B.C.September 28, 2023Enercare Expands into B.C.September 21, 2023Demand for Housing Permits Trending UpSeptember 14, 2023Watts acquiring Bradley Corp.September 7, 2023Goodbye Central A/C, Hello Heat PumpsAugust 31, 2023Residential construction trending down in JuneAugust 24, 2023Value of Building Permits Rises in JuneAugust 17, 2023Immigration and Skilled TradesAugust 10, 2023CABA changes name to Association for Smarter Homes & BuildingsAugust 3, 2023Winners of this year’s Bad and Ugly cross connections contestJuly 27, 2023What’s up with heat pump water heaters?July 19, 2023Get Your Plumbing/HVAC Business Working for YouJuly 13, 2023Succession planning at Norm’s Plumbing in NanaimoJuly 6, 2023Right Time expands to Nova ScotiaJune 29, 2023It’s National HVAC Tech DayJune 22, 2023Mary Walsh to keynote at CIPH 90th Anniversary ConferenceJune 15, 2023Copeland – The New Standalone CompanyJune 8, 2023Master Group welcomes new presidentJune 1, 2023Noble launches AutoStore warehouseMay 25, 2023Gerry Price to receive Order of ManitobaMay 18, 2023Enwave building low-carbon heating facility in TorontoMay 11, 2023ASHRAE publishes Zero Energy Evaluation StandardMay 4, 2023Reflect on Workplace Safety: Tomorrow, April 28, National Day of MourningApril 27, 2023Crowds Return for MCEE 2023April 21, 2023Crowds Return for MCEE 2023April 20, 2023Heat Pump Symposium a Sold Out SuccessApril 13, 2023Right Time Group makes acquisition in GuelphApril 6, 2023Skilled Trades Ontario reaching out to industry for guidanceMarch 30, 2023Deschênes Group president/CEO elected to AD Board of DirectorsMarch 23, 2023Ontario Helping More Students Enter the Skilled Trades FasterMarch 16, 2023Master Group Expands Reach in the U.S.March 9, 2023Feds introduce Offset Credits for Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration and A/C System UpgradesMarch 2, 2023Danfoss building compressor factory in MexicoFebruary 23, 2023New Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative Accepting ApplicationsFebruary 16, 2023Dave Hughes Receives Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of ExcellenceFebruary 9, 2023HRAI Hosting Sessions on Climate ChangeFebruary 2, 2023Update to ASHRAE Energy Efficiency Standard 90.1-2022January 25, 2023CHC Launching Webinar SeriesJanuary 19, 2023Are you looking to maximize utilization of material, labour and equipment?January 12, 2023HRAI Hosting Heat Pump SymposiumJanuary 5, 2023Happy Holidays - Top Stories From 2022December 22, 20222023 Trend Report ReleasedDecember 15, 2022Enbridge Gas to Deliver Canada Greener Homes Initiative in Ontario Beginning in 2023December 8, 2022Canada Harmonising National Construction Code DevelopmentDecember 1, 2022The Modern Hydronics Summit Replay begins next weekNovember 24, 2022Taco Mourns Loss of John Hazen White IIINovember 17, 2022Master Acquires Fortress GroupNovember 10, 2022Emerson Selling Majority Interest in HVAC/RNovember 3, 2022National Model Code Changes Open for ReviewOctober 27, 2022Report Highlights Top Business Concerns for Trade ContractorsOctober 20, 2022Canada’s Housing Supply Shortage & Skilled Labour CapacityOctober 13, 2022Warrior Plumbing Receives Business AwardOctober 6, 2022Warrior Plumbing Receives Business AwardOctober 6, 2022Hydronics Conference Shines in SaskatoonSeptember 29, 20222022 Modern Hydronics Summit: A Roaring SuccessSeptember 22, 202230 Entries Competing for 2022 Sweet Heat ContestSeptember 15, 2022Register Now: One Week Away Until the Modern Hydronics Summit 2022September 8, 2022Register today: The Road to 2030 – Part 2 – How Incentive Programs Benefit ContractorsSeptember 1, 2022Enercare Acquires HydroSolutionAugust 25, 2022Final Call: Sweet Heat Entries Due August 19August 18, 2022Deadline Extended: Sweet Heat Entries Due August 19August 11, 2022One week away for hydronics contractors to submit entries for Sweet Heat 2022.August 4, 2022Ontario’s New School-age Education Plan to Emphasize Skilled TradesJuly 28, 2022Canada Infrastructure Bank Kicks in $56M for U of T Building RetrofitsJuly 21, 2022ASHRAE Issues New Position DocumentJuly 14, 2022ASHRAE Issues New Position DocumentJuly 13, 2022City of Toronto Launches Enhanced Home Energy Loan ProgramJuly 7, 2022Commercial Gas Absorption Heat Pump Rebates in B.C.June 30, 2022CIPH Welcomes New ChairJune 23, 2022Registration Open for the 2022 Modern Hydronics SummitJune 16, 2022Feds Funding New District Energy System Study in Nova ScotiaJune 9, 2022Feds Launch New Apprenticeship Funding ProgramJune 2, 2022Last chance to take part in our brief surveyMay 26, 2022We Want to Hear From You!May 19, 2022Carbon Neutral Community Opening in Ottawa-Gatineau AreaMay 12, 2022HRAI to offer IGSHPA residential geothermal trainingMay 5, 2022Deschenes to Acquire Crane SupplyApril 28, 2022Earth Day Tomorrow – Online Panel MondayApril 21, 2022Investment in Building Construction Reaches New HeightsApril 14, 2022Bryant Heating & Cooling Celebrates 100 YearsApril 7, 2022National Model Codes ReleasedMarch 31, 2022CMPX Show Kicks Off with Ribbon Cutting CeremonyMarch 24, 2022Registration Open for 2022 Modern Hydronics SummitMarch 17, 2022Modern Niagara Partners with CleanTech Start-upMarch 10, 2022B.C. Raising Sales Tax on Fossil Fuel AppliancesMarch 3, 2022NEXT Supply to Distribute VictaulicFebruary 24, 2022CMPX Show on Track for MarchFebruary 17, 2022Carrier to Acquire Toshiba HVAC BusinessFebruary 10, 2022Construction Permits Trend Upwards in 2021February 3, 2022Ontario Launches Skilled Trades OntarioJanuary 27, 2022Deschenes Group Announces Passing of Jacques DeschenesJanuary 20, 2022Bill Gray Departs UponorJanuary 13, 2022Action Furnace Acquires Direct Energy Alberta’s Home Services BusinessesJanuary 6, 2022Top Stories of 2021December 30, 2021Master Group Expands to the U.S.December 16, 2021MCAC Elects New PresidentDecember 9, 2021MCAC Supports BC Relief EffortsDecember 2, 2021ASHRAE Opens New Global Headquarters BuildingNovember 25, 2021AHR Announces Award WinnersNovember 18, 2021District Energy Projects to Expand in Toronto and MississaugaNovember 11, 2021New Report Shows Communities Above Provincial Averages for Radon GasNovember 4, 2021A.O. Smith Acquires GiantOctober 28, 2021Right Time Expands Into SaskatoonOctober 21, 2021Geothermal Building On The Rise In KingstonOctober 14, 2021Wolseley Creates Bursary for Indigenous StudentsOctober 7, 2021HVAC Companies Recognized Among Growth LeadersSeptember 30, 2021CIPHEX West Requires Pre-RegistrationSeptember 23, 2021New Way to Detect COVID-19 Risks Inside BuildingsSeptember 16, 2021Deschenes Group Acquires PMFSeptember 9, 2021New HVAC Self-Evaluation Guide from Natural Resources CanadaSeptember 2, 2021Kohler and Water First Partner to Assist Indigenous CommunitiesAugust 26, 2021Right Time Acquires Anchor Home ComfortAugust 19, 2021Kohler Sets New Partners for 2022August 12, 2021Rheem Intends to Acquire FriedrichAugust 5, 2021Inaugural Backflow Prevention Day: August 16July 29, 2021Navien Introduces New Financing Program for CanadiansJuly 22, 2021Ouellet Group Purchases Innovair CorporationJuly 15, 2021Canadians Among 2021 ASHRAE Award WinnersJuly 8, 2021Why COVID-19 Could Impact Apprenticeships for Years to ComeJuly 1, 2021World Refrigeration Day Hoping to Inspire Young ProfessionalsJune 24, 2021Right Time Group Continues ExpansionJune 17, 2021Marks Supply acquired by Munch’s SupplyJune 10, 2021Master Group Acquires GagnonJune 3, 2021Canada to Invest $10 Million Into New JobsMay 27, 2021IPEX Opens Two New Distribution CentresMay 20, 2021Ontario Introduces Plan to Replace Ontario College of TradesMay 13, 2021Yorkland Controls acquiring Pacific ControlsMay 6, 2021NRCan toolkit for Air Source Heat PumpsApril 29, 2021Interest-Free Loans for Energy Saving Home Improvements AnnouncedApril 22, 2021Watts Launches LyncApril 15, 2021ASHRAE Updates Airborne Transmission GuidanceApril 8, 2021Sweet Heat Winners AnnouncedApril 1, 2021A2L Refrigerants and Fire SafetyMarch 25, 2021Right Time acquires AtlasCareMarch 18, 2021It’s World Plumbing DayMarch 11, 2021Record Setting Building Permits in JanuaryMarch 4, 2021Smart Buildings WebinarFebruary 25, 2021National Retrofit ProposalFebruary 18, 2021Enwave sold for $4.1BFebruary 11, 2021ASHRAE updates Building Readiness GuideFebruary 4, 2021Ottawa’s Zero Carbon ArenaJanuary 28, 2021MEET Show held over to 2022January 21, 2021Ontario enters State of EmergencyJanuary 14, 2021RMC Increasing Levies on HCFCs and HFCsJanuary 7, 2021Happy New Year! Top Stories of 2020December 31, 2020National ‘A Healthy Environment’ plan promotes retrofit programsDecember 17, 2020Modern Hydronics Summit Open for RegistrationDecember 10, 2020BrainBox AI makes TIME listDecember 3, 2020Bad and Ugly Cross Connection Control PhotosNovember 26, 2020AHR Expo Innovation Award WinnersNovember 19, 2020Master Group acquires Soper’s SupplyNovember 12, 2020Deschenes Group acquires PowrmaticNovember 5, 2020MCEE 2021 CancelledOctober 29, 2020AHR Expo 2021 Called OffOctober 22, 2020Part 2: Free Air-to-Water Heat Pump WebinarOctober 15, 2020Master Group acquires EFI ConceptsOctober 8, 2020CIPHEX VIRTUAL Open for RegistrationOctober 1, 2020AHR Expo 2021 PostponedSeptember 24, 2020New Canadian sales manager for NavienSeptember 17, 2020New CEO for Viega North AmericaSeptember 10, 2020Uponor Canada appoints General ManagerSeptember 3, 2020Free Webinar: Combi Boilers – When and WhereAugust 27, 2020ASHRAE Updates Building Readiness GuidelinesAugust 20, 2020Housing Starts Rise in JulyAugust 13, 2020COVID-19 Shining Light on UVAugust 6, 2020MEET Show Moves to 2021July 30, 2020ASHRAE Updates School Reopening GuideJuly 23, 2020CIPH hosting Virtual Charity AuctionJuly 16, 2020HRAI developing COVID-19 training programJuly 9, 2020Small-scale Hydronic CoolingJuly 2, 20202020 Service Vehicle ReportJune 25, 2020Gail Kaufman elected new Chair of CIPHJune 18, 2020First Commercial 'Air Scrubber' installed in CanadaJune 11, 2020CIPHEX West Postponed to 2021June 4, 2020Record Declines in Building PermitsMay 28, 2020Vancouver Airport Geothermal Project wins PPI AwardMay 21, 2020Economic Outlook – Rebound in 2021May 14, 2020NEXT Supply Lends a HandMay 7, 2020CMPX Rescheduled to 2022April 30, 2020ASHRAE Statements on Buildings and COVID-19April 23, 2020Online Learning in the Time of COVID-19April 16, 2020Carrier officially independent againApril 9, 2020Napoleon workers lending a handApril 2, 2020Plumbing and HVAC/R Essential ServicesMarch 26, 2020CMPX Postponed, MEET RescheduledMarch 19, 2020World Plumbing Day: A Brief HistoryMarch 12, 2020World Plumbing Day: A Brief HistoryMarch 5, 2020American Standard products play a role on HGTVFebruary 27, 2020Caleffi’s Bob Rohr receives the 2020-2022 Carlson-Holohan Industry AwardFebruary 20, 2020Montreal-based HVAC start up receives $75 million investmentFebruary 13, 2020Proposed changes to National Energy Code undergo final public reviewFebruary 6, 2020Zurn Makes AcquisitionJanuary 30, 2020Building Benchmark BC pilot project kicks offJanuary 23, 2020Ontario launches Skilled Trades ad campaignJanuary 16, 2020New Travel Bursaries for WETT Certification availableJanuary 9, 2020Top Headlines of 2019January 2, 2020Statistics Canada data shows increase in apprenticeship registrations and trade certificationsDecember 19, 2019Statistics Canada data shows increase in apprenticeship registrations and trade certificationsDecember 12, 2019ASHRAE/AHR Expo Survey: HVAC economy strong for 2020December 5, 2019SPX acquires Patterson-KelleyNovember 28, 2019West Coast ConsolidationNovember 21, 2019Atlas Copco acquires Calgary-based WestRonNovember 14, 2019Quebec’s plan to ‘get the lead out’November 7, 2019Lessons in Heat TransferOctober 24, 2019Every Home Deserves the Best Knight EverOctober 15, 2019Celebrating Made in Canada boilers | Canadian chiller manufacturer sold to TraneOctober 3, 2019$50K up for grabs | Excellent showing on the world stage for Nova Scotia apprenticeSeptember 12, 2019Easy way to source incentives online | IoT and your businessSeptember 5, 2019What to do about that pesky condensate | Bonomi in acquisition modeAugust 29, 2019Time for your big break in television | Managing online reviewsAugust 22, 2019Quebec cracks down on HFCs | BC beefs up trades educationAugust 15, 2019Temperature tensions highlighted in air conditioning report | Canarm expandsAugust 8, 2019School projects to receive funding | Danfoss partners with MARS for NA supportAugust 1, 2019New option for chiller piping | Innovation in luxury plumbingJuly 25, 2019Boiler plant trends | Changes to thermal metering regulationJuly 18, 2019Prompt payment signed into lawJuly 4, 2019'Profound' change expected with prompt payment rules | Election of Barclay VP a milestoneJune 20, 2019Ontario plumbers, pipefitters hit picket linesJune 6, 2019Oil heat takes a hit in Montreal | BC bolsters heat pump rebatesMay 23, 2019* Boiler recall * AR/VR business game changer *May 9, 2019Geo transformation underway | Operating Engineers rule changeApril 18, 2019Plumber, gasfitter takes home top CCA award | The case for modular chillersApril 4, 2019The secret to clean pipes | Nova Scotia on board with prompt paymentMarch 21, 2019Events highlight innovation| OPG relying on real-world lab to counter skilled trades shortageMarch 7, 2019Low carbon building skills gap costing billions | Radon research updateFebruary 21, 2019Hockey Night in Ottawa contest | International refrigeration event in MontrealFebruary 7, 2019HVAC load reduction unit recognized as “game-changer” | Fireplace recallJanuary 24, 2019Backflow, hybrids, heat pumps: favourites in 2018 | New apprenticeship grantsJanuary 10, 2019Pesky chillers | ESA issues bulletin | NPC 2020 public reviewDecember 20, 2018NBC 2020 public consultation opens | Bad and ugly cross connectionDecember 6, 2018Cannabis in the workplace: What you need to know | New ownership for Triangle SupplyNovember 22, 2018Flushing system & boiler control recalls | Response to OCOT demiseNovember 8, 2018OCOT on Ford’s chopping block | Canadian technology company sold to WatscoOctober 25, 2018Nortek technology cools Facebook | Nuclear lab earns LEED silverOctober 11, 2018New “find a contractor” app | Put the brakes on efficiency thievesSeptember 27, 2018Cities aim for Net Zero | Viessmann charity motorbike tour brings in $25KSeptember 13, 2018Taco, Napoleon have changes at the helm | Honeywell spin off underwayAugust 30, 2018PPI establishes geothermal committee | Report released on Fernie ammonia tragedyAugust 16, 2018Mestek expands radiant holdings | New incentive from NB PowerJuly 26, 2018Energy Challenge in Quebec | Boiler recallJuly 12, 2018Proving the merits of radiant | Heat pumps fill a nicheJune 21, 2018Brewery on tap for conservation | Wholesaler expands westJune 7, 2018Minimum pay rate passes | What’s new with ductlessMay 24, 2018Backflow in the Nation’s capital | HRAI names new presidentMay 10, 2018Chemours expands NA reach | Mueller enters pressure plastics marketApril 26, 2018Manitoba health-care projects total $30-million | Mandatory energy, water use reportingApril 12, 2018CMPX update on door-to-door | Clarifying energy efficiency regsMarch 29, 2018Spectrum expands to Ontario | Rebate program revises contractor agreementMarch 8, 2018Uponor director awarded | Alberta backs apprenticeship trainingFebruary 22, 2018Funds on the table for school upgrades | Canada a LEED leaderFebruary 8, 2018Uponor establishes plumber network | MCA president namedJanuary 25, 2018Trane, Taco announce acquisitions | Prompt payment legislation passesDecember 14, 2017Heating buildings under construction | Refrigeration tech talks WorldSkillsNovember 16, 2017Bye Bye PSC furnace fan motor | Deschênes deal takes it southNovember 2, 2017Call for nationwide HVAC retrofits | Tuitions scrapped in Nova ScotiaOctober 19, 2017The intel on TEVs | Canadian apprentices continue winning streakOctober 5, 2017Another blockbuster Modern Hydronics SummitSeptember 21, 2017Snowmelt systems | Start up your heat pumpsSeptember 7, 2017Alberta on the band wagon with solar rebates | Combustion analyzer rebateAugust 24, 2017HVAC pro opens up about balancing a family crisis and job pressuresAugust 10, 2017Webinar tackles water heater bulletins | Grants go to HVAC/R firmsAugust 3, 2017Register for a chance to win Jays tickets | New leadership at LaarsJuly 20, 2017Wholesalers with big hearts | Hockey arena headed for silver | New gas appliance lab opensJuly 6, 2017New rebate/incentive program | Quebec contractors with contracts get priorityJune 8, 2017New branding, distribution for Multi-Flex | Get paid, leave the sceneJune 1, 2017CIPH manager in the limelight | Daikin launches BIM portalMay 11, 2017New codes will affect HVAC | Hydronics simplifiedApril 27, 2017CCA honours Patrick Waunch | BC announces regulatory amendements | Support Skills trainingApril 13, 2017Why choose stainless | Gung-ho for GeoMarch 23, 2017Energy Efficiency Regs impact 20 products | New smart thermostat enters marketMarch 9, 2017Prompt payment update | Mestek expands metal forming capacityFebruary 23, 2017COHA reorganizes | Hands-on at BCIT | First VRV rolls off lineFebruary 9, 2017Increased power for College of Trades | Industry icon retiresJanuary 19, 2017Top HVAC/R and plumbing news stories of 2016January 5, 2017Readers' Favourite Online Articles in 2016December 15, 2016Contractor-scoring system gets an overhaul | Public Review drawing to a closeDecember 1, 2016Progress in door-to-door sales legislation | Code Reviews: Have your sayNovember 17, 2016Furnace performance basics | Building code amendments come into effect | Heat exchanger how tosNovember 3, 2016Natural refrigerant advocate honoured | Aqua-Tech ramps up tech support | Best value cargo vansOctober 20, 2016Construction Lien Act review released | Top three building featuresOctober 6, 2016Contractors beware of proposed door-to-door Bill | Ownership changes at Riobel, NTI, Tyco and Ideal SupplySeptember 15, 2016IPEX expands | Canadian HVAC/R contractors lead Carrier lineup | Coming soon: HRAI AGMAugust 18, 2016Quebec harmonizes energy efficiency regs * Viega promotes Canadian execs * Siggy leads heat pump courseAugust 4, 2016Update on TSSA appeal limits | Furnace use for construction heat | CIPH names new advisorJuly 21, 2016Viessmann exec receives CIPH highest honour | Skills Ontario competition moves to Toronto | Boiler manufacturer celebrates a centuryJuly 7, 2016National Energy Code compliance mandatory | Commercial refrigeration rebateJune 16, 2016NIBE & NIBCO in acquisition mode | Water conservation drives Uponor partnershipJune 2, 2016NRCan opens public comment on Amendment 13 | Sprinkler & Fire Protection installer become compulsory tradeMay 5, 2016CMPX van winner announced | Comment on HFC regsApril 21, 2016
