COVID-19 has presented significant challenges to building owners and managers. The indoor environment requires significant re-calibration for safe re-occupancy of spaces. Public health professionals have provided an 18-24 month timeline…
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Why testing for SARS-CoV-2 in your buildings is the wrong approach to managing the risk of transmission
As we move to re-occupy our public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, our workforce and the general public will be looking to building owners and operators to provide a safe space by minimizing the risks around the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the strain of virus that causes COVID-19. One request our team of experts are seeing more and more frequently is to test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the air and on surfaces within buildings. However, focusing on detecting the virus in our buildings is the wrong approach to managing the risk of transmission given the reasons presented below.
read moreWebinar Recording: Legionella Issues in Buildings in the Era of COVID-19
Covid-19 has put many of our buildings into a low or no occupancy mode. Lower flow rates and a less frequent maintenance schedule can cause legionella to form in buildings….
read moreWebinar Recording: How To Manage Your Building HVAC System During COVID-19
On May 27th, Pinchin Ltd. hosted a one-hour complimentary webinar, where our panel of experts discussed what can be done to safely manage your ventilation systems during COVID-19.
read moreHow Vacant Spaces Can Present Cost-Saving Opportunities
With many buildings being currently vacant or at low occupancy, it’s a favourable time to conduct assessment work, either for regulatory compliance, or to support planned maintenance or construction projects….
read morePassive House: New interest in an old idea.
Written by: Richard Osborne, P.Eng., Sr. Project Manager at Pinchin Ltd. The term Passive House is an internationally recognized building standard for energy efficiency. Despite what its name may suggest,…
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