by Satwinder Singh | Jul 14, 2025 | Blog, BUILDING SYSTEMS, COOLING SYSTEMS, Education, HEATING SYSTEMS
If you’re designing or inspecting HVAC systems in British Columbia, understanding how duct insulation requirements differ between Part 9 and Part 3 buildings is critical for compliance with BCBC 2024 and ASHRAE 90.1. This blog post breaks down the requirements...
by Satwinder Singh | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog
When designing a home with a basement or a lower-level plumbing system, a sanitary sump pump is often required to manage wastewater effectively. Choosing the right sump pump system is crucial for long-term functionality, maintenance ease, and overall system...
by Satwinder Singh | Jan 11, 2025 | Blog
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas resulting from the natural decay of uranium in soil and rocks. It can infiltrate homes through ground-contact openings, such as basements and crawl spaces, potentially elevating lung cancer risk with high...
by Satwinder Singh | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog, BUILDING SYSTEMS, General, HEATING SYSTEMS
Memory updated When it comes to HVAC systems, air transfer grilles are often necessary for maintaining balanced airflow and pressure throughout a building. Bringing the return air to the HVAC unit is essemntial for the equipment to operate properly. However, they come...
by Satwinder Singh | Jul 12, 2024 | Blog, Education, Solutions
Wow, just came across this picture of a dryer vent installation that left me shaking my head! 😳 What we’re seeing here is a classic case of what NOT to do with a dryer vent. This setup includes a secondary lint trap, followed by a 4-foot flex duct, and then a...
by Roshni Ahuja | Aug 19, 2020 | Blog
How Engineers engineer the art of reading their client’s mind? It does not matter which Industry it is, with the advent of a Customer-Oriented Culture, every profession has incorporated the concept of understanding the language of their customer. As engineers, we do...
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