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Danny Juricic, manager, HVAC & People Moving Devices, Greater Toronto Airports Authority. Photo: Greater Toronto Airports Authority Wherever people gather these days, concerns about the spread of COVID-19 are top of mind. And while travel has been severely curtailed, places like Toronto Pearson Airport are doing their best to ensure those who do have to fly do so in a… Continue Reading Pearson airport is using UV-C light to disinfect the air breathed by passengers

Efforts by CaGBC and industry stakeholders shift focus to energy consumption and carbon emissions Ottawa, ON – December 14, 2020 – The unique needs of the Canadian market were reflected in the latest addenda to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. They include an alternative compliance pathway (ACP) that shifts the focus from energy cost to… Continue Reading New energy pathway now available to Canadian projects

Yesterday, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) released an updated brief on SARS-COV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and potential airborne transmission. The most significant update is the confirmation that “pathogens…can sometimes also be spread via airborne transmission under special circumstances.”   The briefing describes three circumstances where there appears to be airborne transmission: Enclosed spaces within which an infectious person… Continue Reading New CDC release on COVID-19 and Potential Airborne Transmission

The risk of spreading COVID-19 remains relevant as facilities reopen. These proactive measures will help ensure the safety of your visitors and staff. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, stores, restaurants, and offices are slowly starting to reopen and resume business as usual. However, the risk of spreading the virus remains relevant. It is important to take proactive measures to ensure the… Continue Reading Seven Necessities For Reopening The Office: A Checklist

Upgrading your HVAC system is important. Don’t put it off for too long, especially if your building’s system is aging and is no longer as efficient as it once was. Timely preventative maintenance can help reduce the likelihood of nagging problems that can lead to downtime or drag down the indoor air quality of your facility. Even so, at some… Continue Reading Why Facility Managers Should Consider HVAC Upgrades

Since being established in March, ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force has developed guidance on mitigating potential health risks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. From best practices when reopening buildings to filtration and disinfection strategies, the guidance covers various building types. The wideranging guidance has helped built environment professionals navigate the pandemic. To better help ASHRAE members navigate the guidance, ASHRAE… Continue Reading ASHRAE: EPIDEMIC TASK FORCE CHAIR TALKS BEST PRACTICES, FAQS

When it comes to air conditioning, individual preferences for what temperature is “comfortable” make pleasing everyone a huge challenge. If maintaining the “right” temperature in every area of your building has been a headache this summer, it might be time for a change — and a zoned AC system may be just the solution you need. Different areas of a… Continue Reading Zoned AC System: VFR Cooling Advantages