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October 27, 2022 |
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Canadian construction industry holding strong says economist |
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Alex Carrick, who is chief economist for ConstructConnect, believes the outlook for the construction industry is looking strong.
Speaking at the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating Ontario Region AGM and business meeting on October 6, 2022, Carrick attributed some of that positivity to the demand for net zero and noted "it will be transformative for the labour market, it will be worldwide, it will launch a new commodities super cycle, and it will be super expensive."
He drew the attendees’ attention to the advantages Canada has in the push to net zero, including "abundant resources, a foreign trade surplus, a well-educated and skilled labour force, rapid population growth and Canada’s electric power generation base, which is comprised primarily of renewables."
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People on the move |
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See who’s making headlines at Canature WaterGroup, Hisense Hitachi, Nexstar Network, BrassCraft Manufacturing Co., and Johnson Controls. |
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Pump Stick® Adapts to Your Battery |
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Battery-operated, slim pump removes water at 15 gallons per minute. Compatible with different 18V-20V battery brands by changing the battery adapter plate. Add a hands-free stand, extra hose, or choose the filter style that suits the job. Optional handle extension offers 2 feet of extra reach. |
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Heat pump incentive for Ontario’s Peel Region residents |
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is offering homeowners in Ontario’s Peel Region a $2,000 incentive for installing a hybrid air source heat pump to operate with an existing furnace. |
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Parity closes $8 million in financing to expand its operations |
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Toronto, ON-based Parity Inc. has announced it has raised $8 million in financing from strategic investors including Wyse and RET Ventures, to scale its Canadian operations and expand its SaaS HVAC control technology throughout the U.S. |
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BC announces building code consultation |
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British Columbia’s Building and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB) has released proposed revisions to the BC Building Code 2018 for public review. |
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Tosot Bathica opens distribution centre in BC |
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Châteauguay, QC-based Tosot Bathica has opened a distribution centre in Pitt Meadows, BC. |
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Enbridge acquires Tri Global Energy |
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Calgary, AB-based Enbridge Inc. has purchased Tri Global Energy (TGE), a renewable energy project developer based in Dallas, TX. |
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RSL receives two Samsung awards |
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Burnaby, BC-based Refrigerative Supply Limited (RSL) was recognized with the Largest Growth Award and the Pinnacle of Excellence Award at the annual Samsung Partners of Summit. |
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ICC calls for committee members for new standards |
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The International Code Council is seeking professionals to help develop the ICC 815 – Sizing Water Distribution, Drainage and Venting Standard and ICC 825 – Private Sewage Disposal Systems Standard. |
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Fujitsu rebrands its heat pump lines |
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Fujitsu General America, Inc. has announced a rebrand of its VRF and mini-split heat pump product lines. Effective October 3, 2022, the lines are now labelled as Fujitsu branded Airstage products. |
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RectorSeal purchases Falcon Stainless |
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RectorSeal LLC has acquired Falcon Stainless, Inc. Temecula, CA-based Falcon Stainless produces corrugated stainless steel and flexible water and gas connectors for the HVAC/R and plumbing markets. |
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Check out our September/October Issue: |
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James Hobson: Putting the cool in engineering |
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James Hobson, a.k.a. the Hacksmith, created his YouTube channel as a record of his inventions, innovations and gadgets that he has designed. Today it has almost 13 million subscribers. Hobson, who is never short of ideas, just the time to implement them, has taken that built-in customer base and expanded Hacksmith Industries’ ventures to include a retail store where shoppers can purchase miniature versions of his inventions and Hacksmith branded apparel.
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