Profiles

By Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr What’s happening these days in the mechanical industry? Let’s look at some trends and consider how many of the changes mentioned here we will see in five years from now. We live in interesting and fast-moving times. While it can be a good move to jump in early with new technology, some will be a flash in the pan,…

A 19-acre controlled environment agricultural facility planned for Hinton, AB and scheduled to open in 2024 will be the first of its kind in North America to be powered by sustainable deep earth geothermal...

When we think of flooding, we often conjure up natural (overland) flooding events that are seen across the country each year. In fact, property damage caused by water related events accounts for nearly 70 per cent of emergency...

Demands for low carbon system options will increase and if your business plan does not include this important sector, you may find your company is left behind.

Hand cuts are one of the most common work injuries in the trades, but luckily, they’re also one of the most preventable. “Hand injuries are the number-one preventable accident in the workplace,” says Shane Nider, hand safety specialist with Superior Glove. “Most hand injuries really take place when the glove is not on the hand...

Mechanical systems can have a profound effect on the aesthetic appeal of the interior of the structure with its large open spaces, high ceilings and attractive wooden beams...

Randy Spracklin, co-owner of Newfound Builders and crew boss on HGTV Canada’s Rock Solid Builds, embraces the opportunity to proudly showcase his province and his work. About to enter its third season, the series features...

Terence Chan wasn’t enjoying the engineering program he was enrolled in, so he took his parents’ advice and switched to plumbing at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and found his future...

While preparing for a training program on the compelling history of energy efficiency improvements in Canadian homes over the last 30 years, I was reminded of a Natural...

Mechanical Business has uncovered information regarding Hydro One that will impact mechanical contractors and their suppliers. Our interest was prompted by a flyer an MB staffer received in the mail...