by Admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Did You Know?, HVAC, Infographics, Mechanical Building System
The Fraser Health Authority has confirmed a “cluster” of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Guildford area of Surrey BC. The organization says public health officials are now trying to track down the source of the bacteria. Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’... 
by Admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Did You Know?, Energy Efficiency, Energy Services, Green Building, HVAC, Mechanical Building System
Once-through cooling systems will also soon be obsolete as they are expensive and waste large amounts of fresh drinking water. The city of Vancouver has put new regulations in place stating that once-through cooling systems will not be allowed to operate after... 
by Admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Did You Know?, Energy Efficiency, Energy Services, Green Building, HVAC, Infographics, Mechanical Building System
The City of Vancouver has updated water efficiency requirements and has proposed new by-law amendments for building water systems. Please note that there is a new requirement that once-through cooling systems will not be allowed to operate after December 31st, 2019.... 
by Admin | Mar 18, 2018 | Design Build, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Mechanical Building System
“This isn’t going to work. We’re going to have to change this.” Ron, our HVAC superintendent, said this as he was reviewing mechanical drawings for an office fit-out. I was not happy. The drawings needed to be issued for construction the next day and I really... 
by Admin | Dec 10, 2017 | Design Build, Energy Efficiency, Energy Services, Green Building, Mechanical Building System
On Monday December 11, 2017, the NDP Government made an announcement that they would be proceeding with completing the Site C Dam project in the BC Peace River region. The 10 billion dollar project has been surrounded by controversy due to its immense cost and... 
by Admin | Nov 15, 2017 | Design Build, Green Building, Mechanical Building System
In plumbing, there are often devices called backflow preventers installed in water entry rooms, and also prior to connection to appliances such as dishwashers. What are these devices, and why are they required? Here’s a quick primer on backflow devices, how they can... 
