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Radec’s New Facility Under Construction
Radec’s new location is taking shape! Our showroom and retail space will provide a place to learn about eco-sensitive interior finishing products as well as how to improve Indoor Air Quality and water quality. The living, breathing facility will have products that you can see in use and buy at competitive prices. This unique space is scheduled to open in early 2008, so bookmark us—the launch date will be posted soon!
June 11th
Radec Exhibits at BOMA’s Green Buildings Gala Reception
Andy Martiniello and Jennifer Urquhart attended and exhibited at BOMA’s Green Buildings Gala this year. The Green Buildings Gala is BOMA’s most prestigious event of the year, and celebrates buildings that have achieved GoGreen status as well as EARTH award winners. BOMA’s EARTH awards recognize excellence in environmentally sound office building management.
February 13th and 14th
Radec Exhibits at Buildex Vancouver
The annual Buildex Vancouver tradeshow took place in February again this year. Radec was there – this time, with a bigger booth! Buildex gave Radec staff the chance to answer questions and connect with Builders, Developers and Property Managers, as well as the general public. Booth space was totally sold out this year, and attendance was up; the show was a great success!
January 19th – 23rd
Radec attends Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo in NY
The AHR Expo is sponsored by ASHRAE, the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers and the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute. Joseph Walters and Jennifer Urquhart attended this year’s Expo in New York. Many exhibitors were displaying new developments and technologies in the field. It was a great opportunity for Joe and Jennifer to explore possible ways to improve Radec services and expand on product lines. They also had the chance to attend informative talks about developments in the field.
October 17th to 20th, 2007
Radec Awarded at Steril-Aire International Sales Conference
As a result of our tremendous successes and growth over the past year, Radec President Joe Walters was invited to speak on our innovative procedures for assessing Indoor Air Quality at Steril-Aire’s International Sales Conference in Las Vegas. The entire Radec team attended the conference this year, having the opportunity to learn about new innovations, different applications for the Steril-Aire products, and to meet other distributors from around the world who are working to bring better Indoor Air Quality to their customers with Steril-Aire’s UVC Emitters™. Radec was proud to receive an award acknowledging innovative assessment procedures.
October 11th, 2007
Radec Participates in SFU’s Sustainability Festival
Radec was at the Sustainability Festival at SFU on October 11th, 2007. We were sharing information on sustainable building, and indoor air and water quality. This was a fabulous event attended by SFU students and staff as well as community members. We were excited to see so many people with a passion for learning about sustainable living, and to hear so many informed questions! Thanks to everyone who visited our booth!
Aug 14, 2007
Radec Becomes a Member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is a coalition of representatives from the design and building industry. The CaGBC is responsible for the development of LEED Canada. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a rating system that was developed in the United States and has been adapted by the CaGBC to consider building requirements unique to Canadian climates.
June 1, 2007
Radec Enrolls in the Built Green BC Program
On June 1st, Radec enrolled in the Built Green BC Program as a Product Supplier. Built Green BC is a rating system for green residential building. The program links with National Resources Canada's EnerGuide and includes an EnerGuide rating as part of its rating system. Built Green BC strives to educate the public about the value of building green.
May 12, 2007
Radec Becomes Member of Vancouver Regional Construction Association
On May 12th Radec (represented by Melissa Elton) became a member of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA). The VRCA is a valuable resource for businesses in the construction industry, offering ongoing education as well as information on current developments going on in the lower mainland. The VRCA also promotes and improves construction industry standards. www.vrca.bc.ca
May 10, 2007
Radec Exhibits at Buildex Edmonton
Radec exhibited at the 1st Annual Buildex Edmonton Trade show, held on May 8th and 9th, 2007. The show was well attended, and provided a fantastic opportunity for Radec to expand connections in the Alberta market. www.buildexedmonton.com
April 1, 2007
Radec Attends WQA AquaTech USA
On March 27-30, 2007, Radec President Joseph Walters and Managing Director Jennifer Urquhart attended the WQA's Aquatech USA Educational Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida to learn the up-and-coming science and technology behind clean, healthy drinking water. "This conference has been extremely informative. I'm very excited about the new products and information that we'll be able to bring our clients as a result of what we've learned here." said Urquhart. Find out more about the WQA at www.wqa.org
March 21, 2007
Radec Joins the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA)
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) is a non-profit organization that represents the residential construction industry in Greater Vancouver. It is affiliated with both the Provincial and National Canadian Home Builders' Associations. Radec, represented by Jennifer Urquhart, is pleased to be part of this organization that liaises with local governments and housing groups, offers education, and acts as a valuable networking resource in the industry.
March 12, 2007
Radec Becomes Member of Water Quality Association (WQA)
Radec is pleased to align themselves with an association that is dedicated to promoting the highest principles of honesty, integrity, fair dealing and professionalism in the water quality improvement industry.
February 19, 2007
Radec Supports BC Lung Association
The Radec Air-Heads team raised $1393.00 for lung research by participating in the Climb the Wall event on February 18, 2007 in Vancouver. Participants climbed 48 flights of stairs at the Sheraton Wall Centre for this fun-filled event to help make a difference in the fight against lung cancer, asthma, emphysema, air pollution and tobacco. The Radec Air-Heads donned propeller beanies and flew to the top, getting quite a bit of attention along the way! Find out more about the event here:
www.bc.lung.ca/campaigns_and_events/stairclimb_for_cleanair.html
February 16, 2007
Radec Exhibits at Buildex Vancouver
Radec Air and Water Solutions exhibited at Buildex Vancouver on February 14 and 15, 2007, with extraordinary success. Next year, Radec's booth will double in size to accommodate even more products to serve you better- be sure to visit Booth #1408 on February 13 and 14, 2008! www.buildexvancouver.com
January 21, 2007
Radec Featured in Cottage Magazine's Jan/Feb 2007 Issue
Desiree Daniel's article "Your Practical, Perfect Cottage" (pp.31-35), talks to experts (including Radec's Joe Walters) about safety, sanitation and maintenance when designing a cottage. Look for it at your newsstand or visit www.cottagemagazine.com for more information.
December 14, 2006
Radec Teams With Greater Vancouver Regional District in GVRD Buildsmart Program.
In December 2006, Radec was approached by GVRD's Buildsmart Program to be listed in their Green Product directory. To see Radec's listing, visit http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/buildsmart/Apps/productSelect.aspx.
Look for us under Division 15: Mechanics, Section 15720: Air Handling Units, where our Austin Air and Steril-Aire products are listed.
November 22, 2006
No End Yet to Vancouver's Boil-Water Advisory (CBC News).
www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2006/11/22/bc-water.html?ref=rss
October 25, 2006
Radec Becomes Member of Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of British Columbia.
BOMA BC is the most prominent commercial real-estate industry association in BC. The association offers educational seminars and also runs the Go Green program which rates buildings for their low resource use, their consciousness of occupant health, and other standards associated with Green building practices.
http://www.boma.bc.ca/news.php
Interesting Links:
If you can't pronounce it, should you use it? www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/home/cleaners/index2.html
The Nature of Things Toxic House flash site www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/toxic_flash/toxic_house_flash.html
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