A profitable niche
(January 01, 2009) --
Re-piping occupied buildings can put a contractor's diplomatic skills to the test. One company has made it a specialty. ...more
Plastic venting restricted
(January 01, 2009) --
The CSA gas heating code has been updated to require all piping used in combustion venting to meet a new standard. Contractors wonder where they will get the pipe. ...more
New B.C. standards
(January 01, 2009) --
B.C. introduces new combustion efficiency regulations for gas heating equipment. ...more
Labour mobility agreement
- by Ron Shuker
(January 01, 2009) --
Federal and provincial labour ministers reach agreement on reducing barriers to labour mobility. ...more
New Ont. code targets energy efficiency
(January 01, 2009) --
The 2006 version of the Ontario Building Code includes a number of initiatives designed to improve energy efficiency in buildings. ...more
Plastic: not so fantastic?
(January 01, 2009) --
A move to ban ABS piping for combustion venting by the CSA took many in the industry off guard. It probably shouldn't have. ...more
Biofuels: ready for prime time?
(January 01, 2009) --
Fish-oil and vegetable-oil based heating fuels face a number of hurdles before their widespread adoption. ...more
Better burners
(January 01, 2009) --
Heating manufacturers design products around more efficient burners. ...more
CIPH elects executive
(January 01, 2009) --
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating elected a new executive and honoured some key industry people at its 2006 Annual Business Conference. ...more
Global positioning systems
(January 01, 2009) --
Global positioning systems are allowing contractors with multiple trucks to streamline their operations and improve their bottom lines. Some employees don't see the benefit. ...more
Big Brother
(January 01, 2009) --
GPS systems bring a new level of control and efficiency to plumbing and HVACR contractor fleets. But contractors must be careful how they use the technology. ...more
Oilheat industry scrambles to deal with Harper changes
- by Ron Shuker
(January 01, 2009) --
Oil heating industry members consider their options after the new Conservative government cancelled the Liberal climate change programs just after they were invited into the clubhouse. ...more
Bizarre ad infuriates water managers
(January 01, 2009) --
A filter manufacturer's attempt to present tap water as toilet water has Canada's municipal water managers hopping mad. ...more
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