Vent-free study
(May 13, 2013) --
A new study on nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from vent-free gas fireplaces, logs, inserts, space heaters, and stoves found that the use of those appliances in “tight” homes does not result in NO2 concentrations that exceed guidelines for indoor ai ...more
Habitat ride postponed
(May 13, 2013) --
An industry motorcycle ride to raise money for Habitat for Humanity has been postponed. ...more
Strong support for trade shows
(May 13, 2013) --
Response to a recent poll on the Plumbing & HVAC web site shows strong support for industry trade shows. ...more
Busy Montreal show
(May 13, 2013) --
Organizers are reporting a five percent attendance increase at MCEE 2013 ...more
HRAI battles utilities in Alberta
(April 05, 2013) --
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) continues to push for tougher rules for utilities in Alberta ...more
Quebec geothermal program in jeopardy
(April 05, 2013) --
The Quebec Energy Board (QEB) is encouraging Hydro Quebec to maintain its residential geothermal incentive program. ...more
Quebec bans pressure balancing valves in care facilities
(March 16, 2013) --
There is considerable concern in the plumbing industry after Quebec quietly changed its building codes on Dec. 27 to ban pressure-balancing valves (PBVs) in care facilities in an effort to reduce bath and shower scalding incidents among seniors. ...more
Prompt payment blueprint
(March 15, 2013) --
Ontario trade and general contractors have stepped closer to their goal of having the government implement prompt payment legislation ...more
HRAI battles utilities in Alberta
(March 15, 2013) --
The Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) continues to push for tougher rules for utilities in Alberta designed to prevent them from competing in the HVAC market with private contractors. ...more
U.S. standards bodies recognized
(March 15, 2013) --
The Standards Council of Canada has announced the accreditation of ASTM International and UL to develop national standards in Canada. ...more
New Quebec rebate program
(March 15, 2013) --
Quebec has launched a new energy efficiency rebate program to help homeowners install new HVAC equipment and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. ...more
Test meter recall
(March 15, 2013) --
The Fluke Corporation is voluntarily recalling certain digital clamp meters that were manufactured between Sept. 1, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2012 ...more
Performance protocols published
(March 15, 2013) --
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has published a new guide with tools and techniques for measuring, managing and improving the performance of a building as demonstrated by its energy and water use ...more
Feds cut red tape
- by Simon Blake
(February 13, 2013) --
Foreign workers program welcomed by industry, but provides little relief to smaller contractors ...more
Strong year for industry
(February 13, 2013) --
It’s been a good year for the plumbing and HVACR industry, reports the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH). Although sales were down slightly (0.2 percent or $1 million) for November over the same month last year, total year-to-date sales ...more
Flaw found in boiler test
(February 13, 2013) --
A flaw in the testing procedure for high efficiency boilers is causing considerable concern among manufacturers, many of whom face having their boilers re-tested at considerable expense. ...more
DIY plumbing boosts UK pollution
(January 22, 2013) --
Improperly installed pipes and plumbing fixtures are becoming a major cause of pollution in rivers and streams in England, reported the Daily Mail newspaper. ...more
Construct Canada grows
(January 22, 2013) --
The Construct Canada all-trades show in Toronto experienced growth this year, bolstered in large part by visitors coming back for a second day, report show officials. When the show closed after it’s three-day run at the Metro Toronto Convention ...more
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