ATS SpecTool, a free cloud-based specification authoring platform, is pleased to announce the addition of Murdock to the platform. Murdock products are now available to ATS SpecTool users to add to their project specifications giving architects, designers and engineers a valuable option to be added to their projects. Murdock Manufacturing has been designing, manufacturing, and
ATS Spec Solutions (ATS) welcomes Torvan Medical. With this new collaboration, the Torvan Medical product line is now available to be specified on the ATS Spec Tool. As a major manufacturer of laboratory furniture and casework lab equipment, the agreement will bring specifiers a key component to their laboratory planning and design projects. Torvan Medical
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
Canada Barrier-Free Code Guide 2020: be code compliant from coast-to-coast Over the years, Canada has been assessing its current regulations to make daily living more accessible for all, including those who are wheelchair-bound or have reduced mobility. In 2016 suggestions were made to harmonize the building code between Ontario and the rest of Canada. These
Eastern Canada barrier-free accessibility design guide for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. ATS has compiled a nation-wide guide with the latest barrier-free codes from across the nation. This section is the accessibility design guide for the Maritime Provinces: Nova Scotia New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward
Quebec Barrier-Free Code In 2006, Quebec numbered more than 750,000 disabled persons, that is, 10% of the total population. Having such a high proportion of people who might benefit from barrier-free design, it is important to stay up to date. This is why ATS has compiled a nationwide guide to barrier-free code compliance. This
The British Columbia Building Code is your guide to the barrier-free code in the province. Accessibility is an important objective of the British Columbia Building Code, as it ensures buildings are designed and constructed so people with disabilities can: reasonably access and move around within the building use the building facilities That the design