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Using Grooved Mechanical Joining Systems to Accommodate Thermal Piping Movement
The key to effectively accommodating thermal expansion and contraction in a building is to
allow the predictable,…
How wholesalers can be the best resource for contractors
Wholesalers have traditionally been an essential resource for contractors. As the competitive landscape in the plumbing…
In Search of Quicker Connections: The History of HVAC/R Press Fittings
While the time-honored practice of brazing is still the most common connection method in HVAC and refrigeration systems,…
Historic Renovation in Downtown Akron Utilizes Bradford White Water Heaters
The Law Building, a historic building on South Main Street in downtown Akron, Ohio, has undergone a $30 million…
Family Holmes: Sherry, Mike and Michael
For fans of home renovation shows the Holmes brand is one of, if not the most well-known in Canada. To achieve that…
Is hydrogen entering the NG mix?
Scientists worldwide have looked at hydrogen as an energy source for the more than a century and focused on…
Someone’s watching: Navigating surveillance technology and employee rights
Installing cameras in your work vehicles might be done for a myriad good reasons. You may want to...
A mountain view of BC winery’s hydronic system
A multi-phase construction project at O’Rourke Family Winery in Lake Country, BC is a living testament...
Payback becomes more palatable
Electric heat pumps become a more viable option for commercial sites Identifying alternative energy sources has…
Don’t be shocked by electrification: consider the options
There is a movement afoot to wean off of fossil fuels. We see more and more cities, even entire countries, heading…
Ask Roger – Addressing and monitoring safety practice during a pandemic
How we interact as a business with our customers has changed a great deal in the past year. Globally, we have all…
Blueprint reading in modern times
Forty years ago, Duane Paulson (a blueprint instructor legend) was teaching not-so-talented first-year SAIT…
Smart products, smart choice
Now more than ever, homeowners are turning to smart home products to make their spaces more enjoyable and their…
Mike Durbin: The bigger the job the better
There was a time in Mike Durbin’s life that hockey was the only thing on his mind. But a summer job working with a…
So, you want to be in the IEQ business?
There is so much going on to raise the public’s awareness of the challenges and opportunities in providing safer,…
Someone’s Watching: Navigating surveillance technology and employee rights
Installing cameras in your work vehicles might be done for a myriad good reasons. You may want to encourage safe...
A strategic approach to mitigating noise issues in HVAC systems
When noise from mechanical equipment becomes a problem for facility owners or managers...
Combustible pipes in noncombustible buildings
It’s that time again. I am back at it with another informative Quattro’s Corner. Combustible pipes in…
Key points to selecting a PEX piping system design
Selecting the most appropriate plumbing system design for a home can be a challenge for the plumbing designer and…
