plumbing

pipes

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Stop your pipes from freezing in the winter

As winter approaches and you are busy preparing your building for the colder weather, don’t forget your pipes. Having a pipe burst in your building
carbon metrics

Construction Business

Review of Canada’s National Model Codes begins

Feedback on proposed changes to the 2020 editions of Canada's National Model Code begins from October 24 to December 23, 2022.
mechanical contractors

REMI Network

Solid job growth for mechanical contractors in Ottawa

According to BuildForce Canada, 11,330 new workers will be needed to replace retiring workers in the next decade.
water

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

The future of water in buildings is smart

Water creates levels of risk throughout all stages of a building’s life cycle and is a major cause of loss during and after construction.
Building code harmonization advances

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Building code harmonization advances

Consultations are underway in the ongoing exercise to harmonize the Ontario Building Code with model national building, energy and plumbing codes.
saving water

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

How to improve at saving water this winter

What can building owners and managers do to save water and cut costs, especially during the winter months?
winterize pipes

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

7 steps to effectively winterize pipes

Knowing how to effectively winterize pipes is key to avoiding headaches down the line as colder weather sets in.
water damage

Canadian Apartment Magazine

5 ways to mitigate losses from water damage

While climate change has increased the prevalence of weather-related floods, water damage due to plumbing and appliance failures happen daily—and sadly, they are often preventable.
pipe flushing

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Passing the lead test in institutional buildings

School plumbing systems require regular pipe flushing to keep kids safe. How sensors can help fulfill this duty amid failing grades at some facilities.

Construction Business

New plumbing standard a first

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and ULC Standards have announced the development of a Joint National Standard for balloon-type ball backwater valves.
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