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We rely on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for clean, safe air. Frighteningly though, you may have heard how they can spread the coronavirus/COVID-19. Can HVAC systems spread viruses and other pathogens? In a word, yes. Now before you terrify your friends by sharing that tidbit on social media, read on. There’s much […]

Enduring a global pandemic drove home a few things that apply to indoor air quality: Focus on what you can control. Indoor air quality determines how healthy our spaces are. The upside? We can control indoor air quality to make our facilities, buildings, and spaces safer. You’re busy, so here’s what you need to know […]

Ask about the top trends in Canadian construction these days and you’ll hear the same thing over and over: smart buildings, smart buildings and smart buildings. Find out how some inventive new approaches to design are helping reduce heating and cooling costs and lowering the climate impact of commercial buildings and offices. When we talk […]

There’s a lot going on inside the walls of your home or office. Like the veins and capillaries under your skin, modern buildings are laced with heating and electrical systems designed to keep your home well-lit and temperate throughout the extremes of the Canadian climate. Today we want to introduce you to (or refresh your […]

The National Safety Council declares June as National safety month and provides downloadable resources on different safety topics each week. The council’s purpose is to reduce the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities. This years’ topics include hazard recognition, slips, trips, falls, fatigue and […]

Is it against the law to operate air conditioners and refrigerators using R22 refrigerant? How soon do I have to make the change? Should I retrofit my system, or replace it? Our guide has you covered. Pop quiz: why was 2010 an important year for every building manager, home-owner and renovation company in Canada? Answer: […]