Have you developed, with the help of building mechanics experts, a solid strategy to optimize the energy efficiency of your HVAC system? If your current equipment is indeed wasting significant…
The commercial building sector is responsible for a large proportion of greenhouse gas emissions in Québec, mainly due to energy-consuming and/or poorly maintained heating systems. Numerous solutions have been put…
The condensation process is characterized by a change from a gaseous state (steam) to a liquid state. This phase transition produces a certain amount of energy, known as latent heat….
Your heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems are at the heart of your operations, helping to make your workplace a living environment for your employees. Not all of us are born…
As of January 1, 2018, industrial and commercial air-conditioning units using city water will be strictly prohibited in Montreal. If your building uses such equipment, you’ll need to replace it…
Developers, builders and managers of commercial and industrial buildings today face many challenges in their search for environmentally sustainable solutions. Indeed, beyond a building’s simple functionality, architecture or comfort, its…
Workplace discomfort due to ambient temperature is a constant preoccupation for building managers and the CNESST (formerly CSST), who are keen to ensure optimum working conditions for workers in all…
The various building systems are the foundation of any building. Without lighting, water, heating or air-conditioning, a building would be virtually uninhabitable. That’s why a preventive maintenance program for your…
We often hear the terms rooftop unit, unit heater or water tower. But what is this equipment? How do they work? This guide will help you find your way around…
Preventive maintenance may seem elementary at first glance, but 55% of companies still practice corrective (reactive or run-to-fail) maintenance. Under this practice, your building’s systems run until a problem or…
