Services
- Mechanical system inspectionsIndependent inspections of heating, cooling, ventilation and plumbing systems, with a clear report on condition, risks and priorities for repair.
- Electrical system inspectionsIndependent condition inspections of service equipment, switchgear, panels, wiring, grounding and emergency power, with a ranked list of findings.
- Air and water filtration system inspectionsInspections of HVAC air filtration, cooling towers, water treatment and backflow devices, with practical findings on condition, maintenance and risk.
- Compressed air system inspectionsInspections of compressors, receivers, dryers and distribution piping that find leaks, waste and safety hazards and rank what to fix first.
- Diesel generator inspectionsIndependent inspections of diesel standby generators, fuel systems and transfer switches, so you know your backup power will start and carry the load.
- Elevator and escalator inspectionsIndependent condition assessments of elevators and escalators that help owners prepare for mandated inspections, manage contractors and plan upgrades.
- Crane inspectionsIndependent condition inspections of overhead cranes, hoists and rigging, plus help organizing the frequent and periodic inspections your program needs.
- Ladder and scaffolding inspectionsInspections of portable ladders, fixed ladders and scaffolds, plus practical help building the inspection routines that keep them safe to use.
- Fire inspections, verification and monitoringIndependent fire protection inspections and coordination of fire alarm verification, monitoring and the annual testing your building is required to have.
- Fire investigationsEngineering assessments after a fire of the building systems involved, damage to mechanical and electrical equipment, and what it will take to restore them.
- AED inspectionsInspections of automated external defibrillators, pads, batteries, cabinets and records, so every AED in your building is ready when someone needs it.
All 42 guides
- How commercial HVAC systems workA plain explanation of how commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems move heat and air, and what each major component does.
- Rooftop unit maintenanceWhat rooftop HVAC units need through the year, from filters and belts to economizers and heat exchangers, and what to watch for between service visits.
- Boiler inspection basicsHow boiler inspections work in Canada, who is responsible for what, and what owners should check and record between mandated inspections.
- A furnace maintenance checklistA practical furnace maintenance checklist for owners and property managers, separating simple routine tasks from work that needs a licensed gas technician.
- Testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) explainedWhat testing, adjusting and balancing involves, when a building needs it, and how to read a TAB report so air and water reach the spaces they should.
- Ventilation and indoor air qualityHow ventilation affects indoor air quality in commercial and multi-unit buildings, what to measure, and practical steps to improve stuffy or polluted spaces.
- HRV vs ERV: which one fits your building?How heat recovery and energy recovery ventilators differ, how each handles Canadian winters and humidity, and how to choose between them for your building.
- Heat pumps in cold climatesHow heat pumps work in Canadian winters, what cold-climate models can and cannot do, and what to check before adding one to a home or commercial building.
- Building automation systemsWhat a building automation system does, how it is put together, and how to spot the control problems that waste energy and cause comfort complaints.
- Energy audits explainedWhat an energy audit is, the common levels of detail, what an auditor looks at, and how to turn audit findings into savings for your building.
- Commissioning a new buildingWhat building commissioning is, how it runs from design through occupancy, and how owners can make sure new systems actually work as intended.
- LEED certification basicsHow LEED certification works for Canadian buildings, the main credit categories, certification levels, and what it means for building systems and operations.
- HVAC filters and MERV ratingsWhat MERV ratings mean, how to choose HVAC filters that suit your equipment and building, and the installation and maintenance details that matter most.
- Legionella and cooling towersWhy cooling towers can spread Legionella bacteria, what a water management plan should include, and how owners can reduce the risk in their buildings.
- Water filtration systems for buildingsThe main types of water filtration and treatment used in buildings, what each removes, and how to keep these systems from becoming a problem themselves.
- Backflow prevention and testingHow backflow happens, the main types of backflow prevention devices, and what building owners need to know about installation and annual testing in Canada.
- Compressed air leaks and what they costHow to find compressed air leaks, estimate what they cost in electricity, and run a leak program that keeps the savings from slipping away.
- Compressed air system safetyThe main hazards in compressed air systems, from stored energy and receivers to hoses and blow guns, and the controls that keep workers safe.
- Standby generator maintenanceWhat a standby generator maintenance program should include, from weekly checks to annual service, and how it ties to CSA C282 testing.
- Generator load bank testingWhat generator load bank testing is, why building load alone is not enough, how a test is run and what the results tell you.
- Diesel fuel quality and storageWhy stored diesel goes bad, how water and microbes get into generator tanks, and how to test, treat and store fuel so standby power is ready.
- Automatic transfer switchesHow an automatic transfer switch moves load between utility and generator, the main types, and how to inspect, test and maintain one.
- Infrared thermography for electrical systemsHow infrared scans find loose connections and overloaded circuits in live electrical equipment, what makes a good survey and how to act on results.
- Arc flash basicsWhat an arc flash is, how CSA Z462 approaches the hazard, what an arc flash study and label tell you, and how employers reduce the risk.
- Switchgear and panel maintenanceWhat switchgear and panel maintenance involves, why breakers need testing, how often to service and how to plan the shutdowns it requires.
- Grounding and bonding explainedThe difference between grounding and bonding, why both matter for safety and equipment, and the common problems found during inspections.
- Emergency lighting and exit sign testingHow emergency lighting and exit signs work, what the fire code expects for inspection and testing, and the common faults building owners find.
- Elevator maintenance and inspectionsHow elevator maintenance and provincial inspections work in Canada, what the owner is responsible for, and how to manage your maintenance contract.
- Escalator safety for building ownersThe main escalator hazards, the daily checks and signage owners are responsible for, and how maintenance and provincial inspections fit together.
- Overhead crane inspections: frequent and periodicThe difference between pre-use, frequent and periodic overhead crane inspections, what each one covers and how records and repairs fit in.
- Rigging and sling inspectionHow to inspect wire rope, chain and synthetic slings and rigging hardware before use and periodically, and when to remove them from service.
- A ladder inspection checklistA practical checklist for inspecting portable stepladders, extension ladders and fixed ladders, with guidance on ratings, setup and removal from service.
- A scaffold inspection checklistA practical checklist for inspecting scaffolds before each shift and after changes, covering footings, frames, ties, platforms, guardrails and access.
- Fire alarm system inspectionsHow fire alarm inspection and testing works in Canada under CAN/ULC-S536, what owners check between visits and how to deal with deficiencies.
- Fire alarm verification explainedWhat a fire alarm verification under CAN/ULC-S537 is, when it is required, how it differs from annual testing and what owners should keep on file.
- How fire alarm monitoring worksHow a monitored fire alarm sends signals to a receiving centre, the types of signals and connections, and what owners must do to keep it reliable.
- Sprinkler system inspectionsHow sprinkler systems are inspected, tested and maintained in Canada, the owner checks between service visits and how to manage impairments.
- Fire extinguisher inspectionsHow to inspect portable fire extinguishers each month, what annual maintenance and testing involve, and how to choose and place the right types.
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarmsWhere smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are needed, how they differ from fire alarm detectors, and how to test and replace them in homes and rentals.
- How a fire investigation worksHow origin and cause investigations work after a fire, who is involved, what owners should do to preserve evidence and what the findings are used for.
- An AED maintenance checklistA practical checklist for keeping an AED ready to use, covering readiness checks, pads and batteries, the rescue kit, records and what to do after use.
- Where to place an AEDHow to decide how many AEDs you need and where to put them, based on response time, risk, access, signage and the layout of your building or site.