Pinchin’s National Practice Leader for the Occupational Health & Safety group, David Gardner hosted a 2-hr seminar that helps you and your organization get ready to respond to regulatory inspections and incident investigations. David reviews and helps you understand your compliance obligations and how to develop early measures to mitigate compliance risks and potential government orders, requirements and possible costly litigation.
read moreWebinar Recording: Hazardous Building Materials – Best Practices & Regulations
On September 14th, Pinchin’s Hazardous Materials Project Manager & Regional Practice Lead for the Prairies, Edwin Wooster hosted a 2-hr webinar where he discussed the hazardous materials regulations across Canada and the top 10 strategic takeaways.
read moreRelease of Updated CCDC Contracts, Forms and Guides
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) develops, produces, and reviews standard construction contracts, forms and guides. On December 14, 2020, the CCDC published a new version of the CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’.
read moreWhy the IEA Pathway to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Should Include 5th Generation District Energy Systems
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently published a report entitled “Net Zero by 2050 – A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector” that has caused some ripples within the industry and construction sectors. We thought it was worthwhile to pick out some of the highlights in the report as they relate to the commercial and residential sector. One of the key takeaways is that 50% of heating demand is to be provided by heat pumps by 2045. A great way for efficiently implementing heat pumps is through 5th Generation District Energy (also known as Ambient-temperature District Energy), pioneered by Pinchin.
read moreWebinar Recording: Regulatory Updates for Confined Space in Manitoba
During this webinar we will review the 2019 amendments to Part 15 of the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health regulation and how they impact your workplace. We’ll provide you with steps on how to conduct a hazard assessment and implementing controls for the hazards that may be present.
read morePinchin Recognizes National Indigenous History Month & Indigenous Peoples Day
During the month of June, we honour National Indigenous History Month and on June 21st we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day – held around the summer solstice (the longest day…
read morePinchin Protects The Honey Bee
The week of June 21-27 is annual Pollinator Week, which is celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It is a time to celebrate pollinators, such as the honey bee,…
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