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A new refundable tax credit was passed into law on June 9, 2022, in Bill C-8. The Federal government introduced it to encourage small businesses to invest in better ventilation and air filtration to improve indoor air quality in their business locations as part of responding to COVID-19. A corporation can claim the credit only if it is a Canadian-controlled… Continue Reading Air Quality Improvement Tax Credit: Now Available

BC Comfort is proud to share that our project – The LINK by Hungerford Properties – has received the Award for Excellence in Senior Housing at the UDI Awards 2022. Located in Vancouver, BC, The LINK is a 110,000 sq.ft. 7-storey LEED Gold Rental Building that was completed in 2020. The BC Comfort team worked directly with the client and… Continue Reading BC Comfort Project The LINK Awarded for Excellence in Senior Housing at the UDI Awards

The ongoing pandemic has had an undeniable impact on the way we live our lives. One of the most profoundly affected sectors is the workplace. Working from home (or otherwise remotely) used to be an option – a premium perk that employees could only occasionally take advantage of when they needed it. But now, that usual morning and evening commute… Continue Reading How has the Pandemic Permanently Impacted Building Operations?

Without necessary safety measures, HVAC systems – particularly those that are not properly maintained –  can distribute airborne pathogens. Ultraviolet irradiation can be a method for limiting this potential while improving the quality of indoor air. WHAT IS ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT? Ultraviolet light is one of several types of light that exist within the entire light spectrum. When measured in nanometers—one… Continue Reading How Does Ultraviolet Irradiation Work in HVAC System?

In March 2020, the B.C. government declared a provincial state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide pandemic.  As vaccinations have become widely available to British Columbians, the overall risk of COVID-19 transmission is reduced. However, the virus may still circulate, as will the viruses for other communicable diseases, such as seasonal influenza, norovirus, and others.… Continue Reading What Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan Means for Your Business

Honeywell study measured airborne particulates of simulated talking, sneezing, and coughing in the common area of a hotel property. The hotel industry was among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as travel rates increase, hotels are turning to science and technology to create environments that make guests feel safer. A recent computer modeling study from Honeywell examined indoor air quality… Continue Reading Hotel Study Suggests Air Purifiers Help Reduce Exposure To Airborne Contaminants

Change is in the air The commercial buildings industry is gearing up for a post-vaccine return to occupancy. Although it may seem like a return to business as usual, at least one pandemic-era change will stick around: The idea that indoor air quality (IAQ) matters. The pivot to healthy buildings isn’t just about attracting tenants back to the office in… Continue Reading 15 ways to reduce energy bills while optimizing for indoor air quality