Monthly Archives: July 2023

_ Warming Could Push the Atlantic Past a ‘Tipping Point’ This Century _ _ Source: nytimes.com _ The system of ocean currents that regulates the climate for a swath of the planet could collapse sooner than expected, a new analysis found. _ The last time there was a major slowdown in the mighty network of ocean currents that shapes the climate around the North Atlantic, it seems to have plunged Europe into a deep cold for over a millennium. _ _ That was roughly 12,800 years ago, when not [...]

_ ASHRAE Approves Groundbreaking Standard to Reduce the Risk of Disease Transmission in Indoor Spaces _ _ Source: ASHRAE.org _ ATLANTA (June 24, 2023) – ASHRAE announced the approval for publication of its highly anticipated airborne infection risk mitigation standard for buildings, bringing numerous benefits to occupants and promoting healthier environments. _ ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of disease transmission by exposure to infectious aerosols in new buildings, existing buildings, and major renovations. Infectious aerosols are tiny, exhaled particles that can carry disease-causing pathogens and [...]

_ 2023 Annual OMC Conference Workshop - Ventilation Challenges & Strategies _ _ OMC Workshop – July 12-14, 2022 _ _ Increasing Ventilation – Three Schoolboards share their experiences. PDSB, RCDSB and DSBONE share insights on the lessons learned during a comprehensive ‘ventilation rehabilitation program’ that is designed to drive more airflow to under-ventilated classrooms and harvest energy in over-ventilated spaces. _ Panel hosted by Tony Cupido, Ph.D., P.Eng., Mohawk College, former Superintendent of facilities with Hamilton Wentworth DSB, Hamilton Catholic DSB, former AVP facilities McMaster University, former Chief [...]

_ 2023 Annual OMC Conference at the Deerhust Resort, Huntsville ON _ _ The OMC conference, held from July 11-14, was a highly anticipated event for school board facility officials. The theme of this year's conference was Facing the Future Together, to navigate new waters to re-emerge stronger and more collaboratively. _ _ The conference commenced on July 11 with an opening ceremony, where distinguished keynote speaker Elia Saikaly, Social Entrepreneur, Award Winning Film Maker and Global Adventurer emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration in the field of education. School board facilities’ officials were encouraged to think [...]