On September 26, 2016, the Ontario Government released the Construction Lien Act Review Report. The Review recognizes that delinquent payments in the construction sector lead to many issues beyond financial instability. Employment rates are lower and apprenticeship opportunities have been decreased due to financial risk. Moreover, some trade contractors resort to off-loading payroll risk by […]
Read more »HRAI is pleased to welcome the following new Manufacturer Members:Braeburn Systems located in the Montegomery, Illinois is a manufacturer of wi-fi and wireless thermostats, zoning systems, air filtration, and humidification. For more information, please contact Glenn Moore at (630)701-3605 or visit www.braeburnonline.comCCEWOOL THERMOMAX INC located in the Shangdong Province, China is a manufacturer of fiber […]
Read more »Strategically centered on creating a premier annual exhibition event for HVACR industry innovation, the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) will feature an array of new and upgraded products in 2017.With approximately 80 percent of exhibitors indicating they will be displaying new or enhanced products, systems and technologies at the Show in Vegas next […]
Read more »Join HRAI & TRP at Booth #’s 433 & 431 CIPHEX West 2016 arrives back in British Columbia this fall. The two-day trade show and conference will take place November 2 & 3 at the Vancouver Convention Centre; it is the largest event for the HVACR, hydronics, plumbing and water treatment industries in Western Canada.With more […]
Read more »On October 3rd, the Government of Canada announced its proposed pan-Canadian benchmark for carbon pricing, which will serve as a major component of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change. The announcement is a follow-through on the principles that were developed by the federal government and the provincial premiers in March 2016 under […]
Read more »Earlier this year, HRAI’s furnace manufacturers adopted a position to prohibit the use of their furnaces by homebuilders for heating during the construction process prior to occupancy by the homebuyer. The decision addressed a longstanding concern for these manufacturers and the contractors who install and service furnaces in new homes about the wear and tear […]
Read more »HRAI is sad to report the passing, on September 18th 2016, of William (Bill) Whitten, founder of Rosetown Central Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Limited, in Brampton, Ontario. Rosetown has served the needs of the commercial HVACR marketplace in the GTA for 50 years. Bill Whitten served for more than a dozen years, from 1994 to 2007, […]
Read more »As many members are aware, despite changes to the Ontario Consumer Protection Act made only a couple of years ago, a small number of companies continue to employ the questionable practice of door-to-door sales tactics, with the range of products now extending beyond water heaters to include furnaces, central AC systems and water treatment devices. […]
Read more »HRAI is pleased to welcome the following new Contractor members:21 Degrees Comfort located in Edmundston, NB. For more information, please visit their website: www.21degreescomfort.ca or contact Mr. Jessie Clavette at (506) 263-2121 or info@21degreescomfort.cGeorgian Gas Guyz Inc. located in Wasaga Beach, ON. For more information, please visit their website: www.georgiangasguyzinc.ca or contact Mr. Rick Dworak […]
Read more »HRAI is pleased to announce that Kendy Sandy has joined the HRAI team in the position of Chapter Relations and Careers Coordinator. Her primary responsibilities will be to provide support to HRAI’s Ontario Chapters and the Careers Committee. Kendy has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Brock University and post graduate certificates in […]
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