Category Archives: Industry Information
ERCB Directive 079 – Surface Development in Proximity to Abandon Wells
Alberta Municipal Affairs has introduced amendments to the Subdivision and Development Regulation (SDR), effective November 1st, 2012 that will require developers and property owners applying for a subdivision or development permit to identify the location of abandon wells during planning. … Continue reading
Building Sciences: Depreciation Reports
What is a Depreciation Report? A Depreciation Report (sometimes called a Reserve Fund Study) determines the expected costs of maintaining and capital upgrading a strata building for the next 30 years. The Strata Property Amendment Act came into effect in … Continue reading
NAIOP – Vancouver, Does Going Green Make Sense?
Ten years ago green construction was seen as a new way of building. Governments across North America standardized LEED requirements for many public buildings. It was generally assumed that the private sector would follow the trend. As the economy pulled … Continue reading
SEIMA & PHH ARC Present – Trends in Environmental Hazards in the Workplace: New & Emerging Issues Workshop
Saskatchewan Environmental Industry and Managers Association (SEIMA) and PHH ARC have teamed up to present a day-long workshop for industrial workers in Saskatchewan. Trends in Environmental Hazards in the Workplace: New & Emerging Issues workshop will take place on Thursday April 3 at the … Continue reading
Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in British Columbia
Worksafe BC has approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations that governs worker safety in BC. Effective February 1, 2012, there will be significant changes on how asbestos is regulated at BC workplaces and job sites.
PHH ARC Environmental & The Pinchin Group Helps Recover $25 Million in Asbestos Damages for 38 Canadian Building Owners
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY HELPS 38 CANADIAN BUILDING OWNERS RECOVER UNPRECEDENTED $25 MILLION (US) IN DAMAGES AGAINST US ASBESTOS MANUFACTURER PHH ARC Environmental Ltd., part of The Pinchin Group of Companies which includes Pinchin Environmental Ltd., Pinchin LeBlanc Environmental Ltd. and … Continue reading
NAIOP Vancouver – February Breakfast Seminar – Owning, Leasing & Operating Sustainable Buildings – Where’s the Payback?
PHH ARC’s President, John Holland P.Eng., C.Eng., LEED AP(BD&C), FEC will be one of the speakers talking to the NAIOP Vancouver delegates at the February 16th Breakfast Seminar about the topics and issues surrounding Sustainable Buildings.
PHH ARC to Present at the Professional Association of Managing Agents Christmas Luncheon and Educational Seminars
PHH ARC Environmental will be attending PAMA – Professional Association of Managing Agents - Educational Christmas Luncheon and Educational Seminars on Friday November 18th at the Ramada Inn and Conference Centre in Kelowna, British Columbia and Mr. Jim Bagley of PHH ARC will … Continue reading
The AREA Fund
The AREA Fund was created by the Ford family in 2010 to provide a funding source for the wide variety of asbestos-related research, education and advocacy initiatives that individuals and organizations are undertaking. It is the only fund in Canada … Continue reading


