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Commercial Building Inspection Course-January 16-18, 2014, Nashville, Tennessee
- Nov 18, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Uncategorized
CDW Engineering is pleased to announce the next session of our award-winning Commercial Building Inspection Course, scheduled for?January 16-18, 2014, in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information and to register, please click here to be taken to The ASHI School website.
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Commercial Building Inspection Course, November 5-7, 2013 Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec
- Aug 06, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Uncategorized
CDW Engineering is pleased to announce the next session of our award-winning Commercial Building Inspection Course, scheduled for November, 5-7, 2013, in Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec. The course is being held at the Hilton Lac Leamy 3, Boulevard Du Casino, Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec, J8Y 6X4 SAVE BY REGISTERING EARLY! Register by October 4,…
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Commercial Building Inspection Course in Toronto, Ontario
- May 01, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Uncategorized
?June 13, 14 and 15, 2013, Toronto, Ontario CDW Engineering is pleased to announce the next session of our award-winning Commercial Building Inspection Course, scheduled for?June 13, 14 and 15, 2013, in Toronto, Ontario For more information, click here to visit our Education and Training page, or call us at…
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New Career Opportunity for Engineers with CDW Engineering
- Apr 04, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In News, News Center
UNIQUE ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY We are a leader in the building inspection business since 1978, with a well-recognized brand name and a reputation for quality work. Our growth and success have created opportunities for the right people to grow with us in our Toronto office. Your role will include: Performing due…
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Average Life Expectancies
- Feb 07, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Resource Center
Here are a few examples from historical data and experience: Air conditioning compressor – air cooled, hermetically sealed 12 to 15 years Air conditioning compressor – water-cooled, hermetically sealed 20 years Air conditioning compressor – reciprocating 20 years Rooftop heating and air conditioning unit 20 years Copper core boiler –…
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Water Cooling for Buildings
- Feb 07, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Resource Center
Air conditioning systems for buildings may rely on either a liquid, such as water, or air as a distribution medium. Conditioned air is typically distributed by duct and chilled water is distributed by pipe. Chilled water distribution systems are most commonly found for air conditioning large buildings. The reason for…
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Remember When – History of the Toilet
- Feb 07, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Resource Center
Re-produced with permission, courtesy of the Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association – www.opia.info The following image is of an early toilet circa 1785, taken from the pages of a French book on architecture. The caption at top, loosely translated is: Developments of the interior of a bench used in “garderobes” known under…
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Due Diligence – Building Deficiency Top Ten List
- Feb 07, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Resource Center
No building is perfect. The question is how imperfect is it? What sort of yardstick do we use to measure the condition of buildings, and at what point in time do we bring out these yardsticks to measure the condition of the building? Following is a top ten list of…
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Reserve fund studies – An Overview
- Feb 04, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Resource Center
As of May 5, 2001, Reserve Fund Studies (RFS) became mandatory under the 1998 Condominium Act. All existing corporations had 3 years (until May 5, 2004) to get a RFS done. Reserve Fund Studies Must Contain A Physical Analysis of Common Element Components a) Reviews the condition and life expectancy…
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Early Suppression Fast Response Sprinklers
- Feb 04, 2013
- By Tracy Gaudet
- In Resource Center
What Are They? The use of Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinkler systems is becoming more prevalent in the protection of warehouse storage occupancies. But what are ESFR sprinklers and what is their benefit? In answering these questions, we will first look at types of systems that are used to protect warehouse occupancies.…