plumbing
CondoBusiness
Keeping plumbing maintenance from plummeting
As time and usage take its toll, plumbing systems deteriorate and improper and deferred maintenance lead to disastrous results.
CondoBusiness
Condominium RePiping: A Second Wave of Plumbing Failure
The second wave of plumbing failure has arrived. First it was Kitec, which caused chaos and floods in buildings due to the use of two
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.