HVAC
REMI Network
ASHRAE releases HVAC handbook
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has released two new reference guides for the facility management community.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Alberta dominates Clean Air Awards
Alberta buildings earn a major share of the Clean Air Awards for a second year in a row.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Moving your Bottom Line: How One Change in your HVAC System can Result in Significant Savings
This summer, consider a VRF system: a flexible heating and cooling solution that will help you manage your energy management needs and your bottom line.
Canadian Property Management
Canadians earn plaudits for 2017-18 ASHRAE term
The Society's annual conference offered a slate of technical seminars, while attendees also celebrated the year's achievements and ushered in the new executive officers for 2018-19.
Canadian Property Management
Energizing mixed retail space
Increased urbanization and the demand for convenience has made it more common for retailers, restaurants and office spaces to operate under one roof.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Alberta students well placed to enjoy good IAQ
Canadian buildings account for nearly two-thirds of the Clean Air Awards that the U.S. based National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) has bestowed for 2017.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Ignition risks of flammable refrigerants probed
Refrigerant leaks could be particularly problematic in reach-in or walk-in coolers since flammable concentrations could build in these confined spaces and disperse outward when the door is opened.
REMI Network
Boosting energy efficient upgrades may lower energy demand
Energy efficient improvements could help Canada reduce its energy consumption by up to 15 per cent by 2035.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Forest fires pose indoor air quality challenge
Indoor air quality specialists concur that larger commercial buildings are among the better places to be when outdoor conditions are compromised since HVAC systems typically incorporate air filtration.
REMI Network
Kiko Water Systems wins Green Building Product of the Year
CaGBC presented Kiko Water Systems with the 2017 CaGBC Green Building Product of the Year Award for their Water Systems Cartridges.
REMI Network
How to restore and prolong steam-generating humidifier performance
Keeping humidifiers clean and operating at peak performance is also essential for maintaining optimal air quality for indoor environments.
REMI Network
Balancing Tenant Comfort and HVAC Design
If an HVAC system is well-designed, with proper air quality and air flow, tenants will be satisfied and property managers will field fewer complaints.
REMI Network
Northern Ont. schools get $300-mill for repairs
Ontario is investing $300 million over the next two years to repair schools across Northern Ontario.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Toronto schools to receive $297-mil investment
Toronto-area schools will be receiving an additional $297 million from the province over the next two years to repair and renew buildings in Scarborough and other
REMI Network
2016 ASHRAE Handbook targets HVAC systems
Revisions to the majority of chapters in a new 2016 ASHRAE Handbook include major updates related to thermal storage and district heating and cooling.
REMI Network
AHRI changes refrigerant paint colours
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute has announced major changes to refrigerant paint colour designations.
