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... 
by Admin | Dec 8, 2016 | Mechanical Building System
One of the best predictions of upcoming mechanical trends is to monitor the latest revisions to energy codes. The latest version of the energy code, ASHRAE 90.1-2016 was recently released and contains a number of technical revisions. While the code has not been... 
by Leesa Hubbard | Aug 25, 2016 | Mechanical Building System
A commercial building can truly say a lot about a business. They should be professional, practical, and above all else, clean. One specific problem facing commercial buildings are dirty diffusers. Light diffusers and the ceiling tiles around them are known to have... 
by Leesa Hubbard | Jul 27, 2016 | Mechanical Building System
Building managers and owners are continually seeking new ways to save money on utility bills. This is especially true when it comes to HVAC systems which are in operation year round. Luckily we have technology, such as economizers, to help cut cooling costs. ... 
