February 24, 2022

Homeowners and builders misunderstand risks

Panasonic Corporation of North America has released the results of a survey it says shows homeowners and homebuilders lack an awareness of the health risks associated with indoor air pollution and the impact of technological solutions to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). The survey of Canadian and U.S. homeowners and builders also found significant changes in participants’ perceptions and behaviours when they were presented with scientific findings around IAQ and health. Post-survey, for instance, one in four homeowners showed increased interest in investing in IAQ solutions, while 62 per cent of homebuilders said they would recommend IAQ technologies to homeowners. The technologies most likely to be recommended by builders were HEPA filtration and high-performance HVAC systems. The most compelling IAQ fact for both groups were life-threatening health risks, followed by the risk of off-gassing from volatile organic compounds in many building materials.

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NEWS

People on the move

See who’s making news at HRAI, Yorkwest Plumbing Supply, Olympic International Sales, Masco Canada, Johnson Controls and WAGO Canada.

Carrier acquires Toshiba’s HVAC business

Carrier Global Corporation has acquired Toshiba Corporation’s ownership stake in Toshiba Carrier Corporation (TCC), a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and light commercial HVAC joint venture with Carrier.

Report provides solid baseline for examining COVID-19 impact

A new report, Training Investment in Ontario’s Construction Industry, highlights the growing role of unions and their contractor partners in delivering skills upgrade, apprenticeship, and health and safety training.

PEI partners with home builders’ association to reach net zero

Through a partnership with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI (CHBA-PEI) the province recently provided virtual training to Island builders with the goal of teaching them how to build more efficient homes.

C-RHEX® Cleanable, Reversible Magnetic Hex Drivers (6mm and 8mm)

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Yukon rebates reward going beyond the NBC

The ZeroPath 50 and 60 rebates from the energy branch of the Government of Yukon applies to new homes that are constructed to be energy efficient; and better than the current 2015 National Building Code standards.

BC’s RainStick takes KBIS awards

Kelowna, BC-based RainStick has won the Best of the KBIS 2022 Impact Award and first place in the KBIS Kickstarter Awards, presented during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), February 8 to 10, 2022 in Orlando, FL.

Manitoba offers green tax incentive

The government of Manitoba is now offering a tax incentive for property owners installing green energy equipment.

CMPX 2022 – Register Today for Free

CMPX is the show to source 100s of new products, demo the latest equipment, learn from industry experts, and be face-to-face with more than 500 exhibitors from the HVACR and plumbing industry. Join us at Metro Toronto Convention Centre March 23-25 and register for free at cmpxshow.com with code MECHBIZ10.

Reed celebrates 125th anniversary

Erie, PA-based Reed Manufacturing is marking 125 years of business in 2022.

NEXT Supply to become Victaulic distributor

Concord, ON-based NEXT Plumbing and Hydronics Supply Inc. has announced that it will become a Victaulic distributor effective March 1, 2022.

Kerr Controls moves to new Fredericton location

Truro, NS-based Kerr Controls Ltd. has announced the opening of its 140 Pepin Road, Fredericton, NB branch.

Danfoss takes grand prize in Innovation Awards

ASHRAE announced the 10 winners of the Innovation Awards during the 2022 AHR Expo, which took place January 31 to February 2 in Las Vegas, NV.

Pilot project will provide digital energy labels to Alberta homes

The Alberta Ecotrust Foundation has teamed up with Vancouver software company Lightspark to launch a pilot project providing digital home energy labels to single-family residences in Calgary and Edmonton, AB.

Resideo to purchase First Alert

Austin, TX-based Resideo Technologies, Inc. is purchasing Aurora, IL-based First Alert, Inc., a provider of home safety products, including fire and carbon monoxide detection and suppression products.

Equipco celebrates 40 years in business

Coquitlam, BC-based manufacturers representative Equipco Ltd. is celebrating its 40^th anniversary in 2022.

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