Phillip Ilijevski School administrators and maintenance staff are under pressure to cut capital costs because they are perpetually subject to underfunding of their facilities in Canada. But cutting corners in air filtration can not only be detrimental to health, it can also actually be more expensive to do so over the long term. Installing high-quality air filtration … Read more
Think about the food you eat and the drinks you consume daily. Is your food or beverage safe to consume? Can you trust the food and beverage industry to produce contaminant-free products? The purpose of this article is to provide insight into the workings of air filtration and ventilation in food and beverage processing, production, … Read more
Have you ever thought about the impact contaminated indoor air can have on the efficacy or safety of your medication? The prime directive of pharmaceutical companies is to provide the highest-quality drugs to doctors and patients. However, not all pharmaceutical companies are using the best technology available to ensure safe, high-quality products are produced. In … Read more
Who cares about air? Updated Sept 7, 2023 —Is anyone responsible for making sure the air you breathe inside your office, your workplace, the hospital or medical clinic that you go to, a recreational building you visit, or your residential building is clean and healthy? Should there be? We know the importance of clean outdoor … Read more
With energy costs at an all-time high in recent years, it is more important than ever for building owners, property managers, and facilities managers to find ways to reduce energy costs. In buildings, air filtration systems are responsible for a significant amount of energy consumption. This is especially true if your HVAC system is not … Read more
How serious is the triple threat of RSV, COVID-19, and influenza in Canada this year? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and influenza are creating major strains on Canadian healthcare systems. This is not only because of the spike in cases but also because the ongoing backlogs healthcare facilities are experiencing caused by the Pandemic are compounding … Read more
With cold air on its way later than usual, virus spread has been delayed somewhat, but not so much in the way of seasonal allergies, related to indoor air quality. Although poor indoor air quality can cause serious health problems at any time of year, it is particularly problematic in colder weather when our immune … Read more
Poor indoor air quality is a serious problem in offices and other workplaces, but do you know that warehouses and distribution centers can have among the worst IAQ of all workplaces? It’s great to be able to order a product online and have it delivered the same day, but with all the convenience comes challenges. … Read more
The Canadian Government tells us that Canadians spend 90% of their time indoors, which should mean improving indoor air quality of public buildings is important. Unfortunately, poor indoor air quality is a common problem in government workplaces and public buildings. Public buildings include; recreational facilities such as hockey rinks, schools, libraries, government offices, etc. These … Read more
Updated August 3, 2023 – These days you often hear the word sustainability in newscasts, around the web, or in corporate emails. It is a term that’s becoming more and more important as the environment takes centre stage, with talk in Canada and around the world about becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. We have … Read more