That BIG HVAC Show

Welcome to the first Lesson of That BIG HVAC School. We discuss the acronym H.V.A.C. and the three key components of most H.V.A.C. Equipment. No Homework today.

Are you curious about basic HVAC knowledge. Acronyms, Terminology, Equipment Details. Welcome to That BIG HVAC School. We teach HVAC Basics in small consumable sizes to enhance your basic understanding of the industry. New Property and Strata Managers welcome.

Are you interested in saving operations dollars? Extending equipment life? Improving you HVAC systems reliability? My guest Ashley Lynds and I discuss how condenser coil cleaning can do this for you. Plus some bonus ESG info. Listen Now!

June 22 is National HVAC Tech Day. Today we talk with Steve Mathiesen about his HVAC Journey and the enticing youth into the skilled trades in 2024. It is great why to celebrate these essential workers and comfort providers.

In February BUILDEX Vancouver was a unique opportunity for Engineering, Construction and Property Management professionals to interact, learn and discover the newest innovations from a market in constant transformation. There were over 280 exhibitors covering a range of topics. This episode we talked to five HVAC related exhibitors. Fans, Thermostats, Boilers, VOC's and a rebate update. If you could not attend, sit back relax and enjoy the next few minutes of HVAC industry information and innovations. I GAURANTEE you feet won't get sore. Enjoy.

This International Women's Day March 8, 2023 the Women in HVAC/R Canada www.womeninhvac.ca are hosting an event! Keynote Speakers, Panel Discussions, Networking, Dinner and Dancing! Will you attend either in-person or on-line? The Women in HVAC/R Canada...who are they? What do they do? It has been 16 Episode's since we last spoke with Nathalie Brooks (Brooks Heating & Air Conditioning) and Jessica Bannister (Cam Cool Refrigeration Inc and Instagram Influencer @HVACJess), to we introduce Maggie Wallace (Gateway Mechanical) as well. These ladies have come a long way since that first meeting in October 2019. Listen, Listen, Learn and Dance (we won't tell). Enjoy.

This month we discuss the hot topics of increasing sustainability, mitigating labour shortage that is on the rise and filtration. How do those topics all tie together. Could it be magic? Not at all! My guests Ben Heffelfinger and Jon "The Filter Guy" Holmes of Camfil Canada explain it all. There is a paradigm shift happening when it comes to filtration and HVAC services. Lots to learn! Also, we have our first 1-minute Safety Meeting and a Contest reminder. Enjoy

This time of year most people are not thinking about work. So we are not talking HVAC today. However, as 2022 and our second season comes to a close I thought I would share with you some things from behind the microphone. Think of it like a directors cut. Deleted scenes, or explanation of things, and bloopers. So in a sense this podcast is being EXPOSED. Enjoy.

The uHoo Aura is the Best in class commercial environment monitor. My guest Excel Chwa, Global Sales Director, of uHoo discusses this unique product. The uHoo Aura has 13 environmental sensors that tests among other things temperature, relative humidity, cardon monoxide, carbon dioxide, air pressure and virus index monitoring your space 24/7/365. Take control of your air quality to improve productivity, ensure health and wellbeing, and create a happier, healthier and more productive workplace while reducing health-related complaints and lost man-hours. www.getuhoo.com/business

Every six years the Department of Energy (DOE) reanalyzes the effects of energy usage, sets minimum efficiency requirements and manages the testing standards by which those efficiencies are measured. Januarys 1, 2023, the DOE is increasing the minimum efficiencies for residential and commercial HVAC (packaged unitary rooftops, split systems, Mini-VRF and mini-splits) equipment. My guest Russell Pipke, Area Sales Manager for Alberta, at Daikin Comfort Technologies discuss these upcoming changes and what it means for the end user. EMAIL russell.pipke@daikincomfort.com

It's NATIONAL HVAC TECH DAY! Today we recognize those individuals who keep our facilities comfortable and processes operational. Joining me today are Travis Evans, Mike Whiting and Keith Friman. Why did they get in the trade? Why encourage others to get in the trade? Listen their best HVAC stories as well. Listen, and celebrate your HVAC TECH Today!

How much do you spend on HVAC? Do spend to much on energy? Do you experience downtime? Are you exceeding budget? Feeling Nickel & Dimed to death? Let's come to an understanding of the TRUE cost of your HVAC expenditures. Solutions can be provided.

BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest forum connecting the holistic building industry. You can learn and discover the newest innovations from a market in constant transformation. Were you there? Did you make it? We interviewed a few of the Exhibitors that shared some HVAC innovations. Listen in so you don't experience FOMO.

International Women's Day - Today we celebrate women's achievements and increasing visibility. One such woman in HVAC who is outstanding trades person, but a mentor and instructor to other women in the trades is my guest today. Brandi Ferenc will share her journey and more. Please take the 21 minutes to hear her story.

Did you know the early development of solar technologies started in the 1860s and was driven by an expectation that coal would soon become scarce? Me Either! Today Solar Technology is synonymous with sustainability and being environmentally responsible. My guest today, Brett Bauman of Solar YYC discusses Solar Technology in commercial buildings.

As the year winds down I am sure the focus is more on the upcoming holidays than business. So I though this month lets give HVAC a break and discuss how to be a part of a championship level team next year. My guest is the very determined and talented athlete, Stevi "The Bull" Schnoor. We discuss team work, creating culture, knowing the game plan, mindset and over coming adversity. So much of what successful championship athletes and teams do can be translated to business. Enjoy!

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is November 1 to 7. This month we speak with Kae Shummoogum, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of Gasonic Group. We discuss carbon monoxide awareness in commercial buildings, parkades, energy savings, air pollution and Indoor Air Quality. There is a lot to unpack in this episode. Enjoy.

Joanne Ogilvie, VP Sales Western Canada for Sanuvox Technologies Inc. discusses Ultra Violet Light and how it can be used to combat COVID-19 and provide safe Indoor Air Quality in commercial buildings.

Will Wilson returns to discuss how to save up to 15% on heating consumption, applicable rebates, evaluation and installation of the hydronic additive EndoTherm.

On May 19, 2021 I gave a presentation to the Northern Alberta Shopping Centre Association (NASCA) and shared some ideas on what can be done to keep the buildings healthy during the pandemic.