HRAI

Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions

Canadian Property Management

Flammable refrigerants spark GHG reductions

Researchers and manufacturers have now done much of the work to prepare for the HFC phase-down, but codes and standards will need to catch up before a new generation of lower-GWP refrigerants can be used.
heat pumps

Construction Business

HRAI report: heat pumps save money and lower GHGs

Heat pumps can provide significant cost savings in the effort to decarbonize Canada’s building sector, according to a report by HRAI.
HRAI COVID-19

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

HRAI develops COVID-19 awareness training program

HRAI is developing a COVID-19 training program for residential applications with the potential to expand into small commercial and ICI sectors.
HRAI

Construction Business

HRAI survey reveals COVID-19 impacts on sector

A recent survey by HRAI found that most firms in the sector have experienced a drastic drop in business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exposure to UV light can cause skin and eye damage

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

UV light injurious to microorganisms and humans

The Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada is reinforcing the timely message that UV disinfection procedures are highly technical and the light, itself, is hazardous.
HVACR technicians adhere to Health Canada protocol

Canadian Property Management

HVACR technicians adhere to health protocol

A newly released message to consumers underscores the critical role the industry plays in the viability of indoor environments and in safeguarding food, medical supplies, data and other strategic services.
vancity

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

ORAC and HRAI sign Memorandum of Understanding

The two groups will join forces to increase their impact and efficiency in specific areas of mutual interest.
HFC prohibition dates

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Quebec’s HFC prohibition dates called untimely

Proposed revisions to Quebec's halocarbon regulation could sideline some commonly used refrigerants before alternatives with lower global warming potential can feasibly be in place.