Lajoie to represent Masco in Quebec
Masco Canada has established a new partnership with Les Entreprises Roland Lajoie to represent all of Masco Canada’s brands in the Quebec market as of July 1. Based in...
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CERB and CEWS programs extended
As many businesses and employees continue to adjust to the financial realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) by eight weeks, to ensure...
Kaufman named new chair of CIPH
With its plans to hold its annual business conference in Mont Tremblant, Que., disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating turned to the web on June 16 to host its first ever virtual annual general meeting...
ASHRAE Offers Free Building Reopening Webinars
ASHRAE Learning Institute will offer three free webinars, focused on mitigating potential health risks during reopening of buildings closed during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Good IAQ and ventilation can improve business performance
A recent Harvard study, sponsored by Canadian design and engineering firm Stantec, claims that incorporating natural elements indoors can also reduce stress and improve creativity and key cognitive functions, boosting critical business metrics...
2020 ASHRAE Handbook adds DOAS and heat recovery
The latest edition of the ASHRAE HVAC system and equipment handbook has brought in sections about dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) and heat recovery, among its list of many updates and revisions.
Mechanical upgrades contribute to Canada’s largest zero-carbon building
Scotia Plaza's 40 King St. W. building in Toronto is now the largest certified zero-carbon building in Canada, at more than 1.5 million square feet.
IAPMO seeks Canadian representation on standards committee
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking Canadian representation on the Plumbing Standards Committee (PSC).
Housing starts trend slides in May
With various restrictions on construction having a negative impact on housing starts, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has reported that the trend in starts went from 198,644 units in April of 2020 to 196,750 in May, a decline that was not unexpected.
Provinces stepping up to assist business owners
Despite moves to start back to work, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact a significant number of employers across the country, so some provinces are adjusting programs and adding protections to help companies navigate these unprecedented times...