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MLI Select · Energy · Multi-Residential
MLI Select after September 30, 2026: What the 2020 NECB Baseline Means for Your Mechanical Design
CMHC now scores new-build energy performance against the 2020 NECB and NBC. What changes for developers, and how MEP choices protect your points.
6 min read →Project Delivery · DevelopersWhy Architectural Revisions Cost More Than You Think on MEP, and How to Avoid It
A small architectural change can ripple through mechanical, electrical and plumbing design. How developers keep MEP fees and schedules in check.
5 min read →HVAC · Mid-Rise · Multi-ResidentialChoosing an HVAC System for a Mid-Rise Rental Building in Ontario
Heat pumps, fan coils, VRF or PTACs? A practical comparison for 4–12 storey rental buildings: capital cost, operating cost, space and energy.
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