March 2006 - Plumbing & HVAC

FeaturesIn This IssueDepartmentsProducts & TechnologiesHot Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 E-Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Going wireless 12Communication technology becomesaffordableIndustry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Atlantic Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Western Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51People & Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Coming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Mechanical Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Shop Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Faucets & Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Pipes, Valves & Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Tools & Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Trucks for the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Breathtaking design 16Tough challenge for contractors,engineersEfficient home heating 19The bumpy ride to new technologiesLearning opportunity 53Canada’s major mechanical showreturnsSt. Lawrence Chemical Inc.Exclusive distributor of Genetron refrigerants in CanadaOntario and Western Canada, Tel: 416-243-9615 Fax: 416-243-9731Quebec and the Maritime Provinces, Tel: 514-457-3628 Fax: 514-457-9773Cover photo: This artist’s concept of the newCrystal Galleries at the Royal OntarioMuseum illustrates the challenge faced bymechanical engineers and contractors.(Miller Hare, © ROM 2006. All rights reserved.)www.plumbingandhvac.caCircle Number 104 for More Information