On Monday, November 16, we partnered with American Standard to present “The Future of Public Restrooms” at the CIPHEX Virtual Conference, hosted by the CIPH (Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating).  The CIPHEX Virtual Conference is Canada’s online trade show and conference for plumbing hydronics and HVACR. It is an opportunity for attendees
Help protect your design against plumbing noises! Noise pollution is one of the biggest areas of complaint among building occupants and continues to be an issue that can often be overlooked because of lack of awareness or concern on cost. Plumbing system noise is common in sources such as drains, faucets, pumps and water
Are you designing a high-rise building? This recording, led by RWC’s Mannan Mohammed and ATS Spec’s own, Zach Allison explored the issues of make-shift DWV (Drainage, Waste, and Vent Plumbing) Testing. Watch the video below to learn how the National Building Codes addresses dissimilar pipe materials and how you can use ATS Spec Tool
Nothing beats the shark! TORONTO, ON (September 2, 2021)  ATS Spec Solutions will now extend its specification support to specifiers with push-to-connect plumbing solutions from SharkBite. SharkBite and EvoPEX products will now be available to be specified on ATS Spec Tool in Canada.  About SharkBite SharkBite has been offering plumbing systems for
TORONTO, ON (September 2, 2021)   ATS Spec Solutions will now extend its specification support to specifiers with firestop, acoustical plumbing, and pipe support solutions from HoldRite.  HoldRite products will now be available to be specified on ATS Spec Tool in Canada.  HoldRite has always offered value-added no cost services to the
The role of prayer rooms in a post COVID-19 world The human race has been grounded for the last 17 months and people are itching to take to the skies. As airports begin to come alive again, people will soon start to miss the peace and quiet that they had just gotten used to
Travel can be stressful for many, it comes to no surprise that prior to 2020, it was estimated that two million domestic animals traveled on commercial flights and almost 78% of all pet owners traveled with their pets via planes, trains https://www.condorferries.co.uk/pet-travel-statistics . and automobiles. There has been a shift to support individuals traveling
As COVID-19 continues to present logistical challenges for everyday life, schools have had to implement short-term fixes/measures to minimize the spread for students and educators. However, educational spaces must be adapted to the need for space and hygiene.  To ensure the safety of students, educators and staff, everything will look very different —
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole world and, although in various ways and measures, changed habits and use of people in high-traffic places and urban communities. Regular Occupancy Washrooms are the most important of these high-traffic spaces. Â It has become quite prevalent in recent times to introduce hands-free products and services
However, there are also mechanical solutions to be considered for the safety of residents. Whether it’s the use of water in taking a shower/bath, grinding up waste from water-use appliances (i.e. kitchen sinks), or draining unwanted water from heavy rain storms. Even though mechanical solutions play more of a behind-the-scenes role in daily operations, it