The Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) announced shipment increases across several equipment sectors in the fourth quarter of 2013 when compared to the same quarter of 2012. 

The Ride for Habitat was established in 2010 to raise awareness, as well as funds, to help build more Habitat Homes in Canada.

The one-day program focuses on the opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency and occupant comfort when installing equipment, and was developed for technicians, salespersons, and system designers.

The Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish “a framework for cooperation in the continued development of the plumbing and heating industries through communication and cooperation.”

HRAI released a statement revealing that fire services could be at an additional risk when responding if the building has a highly flammable hydrocarbon refrigerant in its air conditioning system.