Selecting the best air filter for your building comes with many benefits. Among them are energy savings, increased airflow, cost savings, and, most importantly, cleaner air. Modern technology and filter testing create an environment where property managers, facilities managers, HVAC professionals, and sustainability coordinators can achieve high performance in their buildings not only without breaking … Read more
Canada’s changing climate, with more frequent and intense wildfires, longer-lasting seasons, and urban pollution containing gases like ozone and sulfur dioxide, as well as particulates such as dust and soot, poses a threat to cultural artifacts, historic buildings, and museums. This article will demonstrate how gaseous and particulate pollutants can be controlled and what can … Read more
Canadian airports, small and large across the country, have been facing cost uncertainty and cost increases for just about every expense, whether it be labour, energy, or environment-related. The bulk of energy use, up to 80% of electricity costs, is used by HVAC systems. Another challenge for airports is maintaining indoor air quality for passengers … Read more
In our current economic landscape of escalating energy costs and an increasing public demand for better indoor air quality, the ‘best’ commercial air filter is no longer a nice-to-have, but a necessity. Even if your current air filter meets most of your particle capture efficiency targets, it could still be costing your business significant amounts … Read more
Do you know the levels of pollutants that are in your home, office, or workspace? When Environment Canada issues an air quality warning, we can easily search online and find the corresponding AQI (Air Quality Index) number. The air quality can shift from good to hazardous, posing a significant health risk. The longer you are … Read more
As school boards across Canada face funding pressures and seek to decrease operational costs, they could be overlooking an expense that could achieve significant savings for schools. The type of air filter used could be costing Canadian schools far too much in terms of energy consumption, labour for changeouts and maintenance, and filter replacement costs. … Read more
While the Canadian Food & Beverage industry prioritizes things such as the quality of raw ingredients, air quality is often overlooked. However, it’s a vital part of the mix that affects product safety, shelf life, taste, and brand integrity. Air quality must be examined throughout the supply chain, from production to packaging. In this article, … Read more
Airborne contaminants can become part of your food during preparation, cooking, and serving. Smoke and nuisance odours can permeate into the dining areas. The good news is that there have been some important advancements in filter technology that can solve your air quality issues. Comfort, fire safety, staff and customer health, food quality and customer … Read more
The Canadian business landscape has changed drastically in the 21st Century, with technology becoming a big part of economic growth. Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal have all become tech hubs. At the same time, smaller cities like Ottawa, Kitchener-Waterloo, Edmonton, and Halifax have seen their local economies rebound from stagnation with the help of tech. Information … Read more
Is the process of upgrading and retrofitting residential HVAC systems a difficult venture? It can be a relatively easy and inexpensive process, depending on your existing system design. In this article we will focus on air filter designs and finding the right balance between efficiency and pressure drop, the value of testing by air filter … Read more