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University of Alberta News - The University of Alberta has implemented a full-scale green cleaning program called "Cleaning for a Healthy U". The program was developed in conjunction with JohnsonDiversey, a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene solutions.

The Benefits of Green Building - Green buildings are a significant part of the solution to the problems of energy dependence and climate change. The oversize LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building uses 32 per cent less electricity, 26 per cent less natural gas and 36 per cent less total energy than a conventional building. (see Pipleline summer 2007)

Ontario's First New Major Power Station - COMSTOCK CANADA LTD. is heavily involved in the construction of a new major power plant being built in Ontario. (see Pipeline Summer 2007)

MCAT Launches New Web-site - Mechanical Contractors Association of Toronto launches new web-site (see www.mcat.on.ca)

Sustainable Roofing - New development and implementation plan for increasing the recovery of end of life roofing materials (see Ontario Roofing News spring 2007)

Can Clean 2008 -

April 30 & May 1-The Direct Energy Centre Don't miss the outstanding seminars "It's not Clean If It's Not Green", "Green Certification Options", "Healthy Indoor Environments Through Science", "Green Cleaning In Schools" Over 135 manufacturers and distributors of sanitary supplies from across Canada and the US will be exhibiting products at the largest trade show in Canada for the cleaning professional. For further information and pre-registration, contact www.cssa.com

Swish Maintenance -

Special Equipment Clearance Sales Events At Swish Maintenance Swish Maintenance has announced a series of special equipment sales clearance events.
These events, known as Swish Equipment Rodeos, will be held throughout the month of May at each of Swish’s seven Ontario branches. The events will feature a wide array of used, demonstrator and rental models of commercial scrubbers, carpet extractors, floor machines, sweepers, vacuums, etc. priced to sell on the spot.

Ontario Roofing - Winter 2008

Ontario Roofing News - Winter 2008
(click here for full magazine in Adobe pdf format).

ON THE COVER: Conestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence
Conestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. marked a milestone in 2007. That year marked the company’s silver anniversary of providing excellence to the roofing industry.

Established during a recession in May 1982, reaching this auspicious occasion has been a testament to the company’s perseverance and determination to meet the challenges in a competitive industry. By 1983, Conestoga rooted in a strategic location along the 401 corridor that has ensured its ability to access its market efficiently and effectively. Read more..

“A Lightweight Solution to a Heavyweight Challenge”
By Albert Duwyn, RRC, FRCI, President of IRC Building Sciences Group Inc.
When MMC International Architects was asked to design the re-development of Yorkdale Shopping Centre, they proposed a barrel vaulted atrium of laminated glass with an overall length of 294 feet and a width of 56 feet as part of an effort to create a sense of ‘being outside’ inside a building.”   Read more...

OIRCA Elects New Board of Directors
During the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association held this past January at the Old Mill in Toronto, the following individuals were announced as members of the 2008 Board of Directors.   Read more...

President's Message
By John Mayne, OIRCA President
Pre-Apprentice and Safety Orientation For The Roofing Industry
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) in collaboration with the Construction Sector Council (CSC), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), the OIRCA and other industry stakeholders have introduced a Pre-Apprenticeship and Safety Orientation Program for the roofing industry in Canada.   Read more...

CCMC Product Evaluations Evolve
The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) has been evaluating construction products and systems since 1988. In 2005 a number of things happened that resulted in significant changes to the CCMC evaluation process, which are expected to be of great benefit to manufacturers, building officials and evaluation officers.   Read more...

Inside The OIRCA
By Don Marks, OIRCA Executive Director
A Roofing Training Centre For Ontario?
Faithful readers of the Roofing News know that much has been written on the subject of a skilled workers shortage in the ICI roofing sector. While manpower shortages are certainly not unique to the roofing industry, a lack of a training facility for our trade is.   Read more...

Around The Province
OIRCA Regional Profile: Belleville & Kingston Region

Changes to FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets
There are few organizations that have attained as much prominence and influence in the roofing industry as FM Global. From its humble beginnings in the early 1800s, FM Global has grown to become one of the world’s largest property insurance and loss prevention engineering firms providing service in over 100 countries. Read more...