The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting the public to participate in the fourth public review of proposed amendments to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes.
Tag: Plumbing
When properly designed and installed, plumbing systems will provide many decades of problem-free service. Careful corrosion engineering management, including attention to details such as materials selection, fluid mechanics, water-chemistry control, protective coatings, cathodic protection,...
Plumbing with PEX
(09/27/2022)
Based on decades of successful installations and growing confidence in the trade, PEX is gaining ground as a high-performance, cost-effective alternative to copper and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) piping on large-scale commercial plumbing projects.
York University (YorkU) has mapped out an initiative to renovate more than 785 public-use restrooms throughout the campus, with the help of Zeidler Architecture and Quasar Consulting Group.
Designing integrated handwashing systems
(01/24/2019)
An unkempt, neglected, or outdated restroom makes people think a business does not go the extra mile for its customers or really care about what people think about its brand. A commercial restroom is...
It is not surprising cost is often the main consideration when it comes to specifying commercial products. However, true “cost” reaches far beyond the initial purchase price. When selecting fixtures for a space it...
Victoria seminar explores moisture management
(04/09/2018)
The Vancouver Island Chapter of CSC will hold a lunch presentation on “Next Generation Bathrooms” at Fireside Grill on April 12. Maria Rudman (Schluter Systems Canada) will lead the discussion.
Curing pipe problems with CIPP
(08/28/2017)
Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining is a no-dig solution to resolving complications with piping systems.
The Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Expo (CMPX) announced speakers for the mid-March event, including a Construction Canada author. Installers, architects, contractors, engineers, and national buyers will be heading to Toronto from Mar. 16 to...
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) joined the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to create a standard for balloon-type ball backwater valves for the plumbing and heating industries. The new standard is a first...
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