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Webinar Recording: Ventilation & Re-Occupancy of Schools during COVID-19

On September 17th, Pinchin Ltd. hosted a one hour complimentary webinar – Ventilation & Re-Occupancy of Schools during COVID-19, where our subject matter experts and special guest Jeffrey Seigel, discussed what school boards can do to safely manage the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

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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.

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How 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….

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