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Demi Chalkias Racing for the dream
36COVER STORY
Race car driver Demi Chalkias will be the first female to compete in the FEL Sports Car Championship series in Canada. Kerry Turner
Clean machines
60PROJECT PROFILE
When the Great White Car & Truck Wash planned its first Edmonton, AB location, the company turned to Waterhouse Mechanical to install its water system.
Carolyn Cooper
32BUILDING TRENDS
The skilled construction worker shortage and increasing demand for housing across the country highlight the need for new building construction methods.
Jonathon Harp
Construction 3D printing building technology – Part I
63MCEE 2023 SHOW GUIDE
After a four-year hiatus, organizers expect more than 6,000 plumbing, hydronics, HVAC/R, electrical and lighting professionals to attend Mecanex/Climatex/Électricité/Éclairage (MCEE) at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
On the cover: In addition to being a successful driver, Demi Chalkias has used her platform to inspire young girls to enter what is a traditionally male-dominated sport. Cover Photo: Anoosha Kargarfard, Creative’s Bazaar Inc.
26 HIGH-PERFORMANCE HVAC Taking Control of Hybrid Heat Pumps
Gord Cooke
Contractors should be looking for reasons, technologies and strategies so customers say yes to heat pumps.
28 HYDRONICS
Forming an energy plan is a mix and match process
Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr
Start the research part of your energy future now to find a solution that is reliable, affordable and sustainable.
38 REFRIGERATION
Key safety protocols – Part II
Phil Boudreau
It is the responsibility of all technicians to ensure work is done in a safe manner to keep themselves and others out of harm’s way.
48 PLUMBING
The (VR) Games People Play
Fred Bretzke
Can virtual reality help in design and service work?
108 MARKETING
The top five apps you should be using Doug MacMillan
Use the best available platform for each intended purpose.
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