Technical Challenges and Responsibilities of Building Managers
This article is written by Daniel Robert, Senior Vice President, Special Projects, and was published in GESTION IMMOBILIÈRE magazine. To read the full article in the magazine, you can access it via the following link: Gestion immobilière – N°1 – March 2026 Legionnaire’s disease takes its name from a striking episode that occurred in 1976 […]
L’Épicentre culturel de Laval: an energy-efficient HVAC project
Discover how Laval’s Épicentre culturel project integrates energy efficiency, high-performance HVAC systems and site execution through an integrated energy approach. The Kolostat team had the pleasure of collaborating with Montoni et Martin Roy & Associés, as part of an integrated realization approach, on the design and implementation of Laval’s new Épicentre culturel. This 100,000 sq. […]
Energy efficiency project in indoor greenhouses.
Ricardo Haddad, Director of Engineering, and Daniel Robert, Senior Vice President – Special Projects at Kolostat, presented this example of a promising project at Concordia University’s ASHRAE student chapter seminar on sustainability and innovation . Better energy use for complex buildings: heat recovery as a performance lever Reducing a building’s carbon footprint doesn’t always mean […]
Innovation and Collaboration: Massive reduction in GHG emissions from a commercial building through waste heat recovery
By Maxime Bontemps, Eng. PRT Energy efficiency designer KROME, a company of Kolostat inc. Last year, our teams took on a major challenge in the heart of downtown Montreal: to massively reduce natural gas consumption without disrupting the operations of a 24-storey commercial tower totalling over 510,000 sq. ft. and requiring a heavy load of […]
Technological obstacles to the adoption of ultra-low GWP refrigerants
This article is written by Daniel Robert, Senior Vice-President, Special Projects, and was published in GESTION IMMOBILIÈRE magazine. To read the full article in the magazine, you can access it via the following link: Gestion immobilière – N°4 – November 2025 The current phase-out of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants is motivated by their moderately high Global […]
Energy loops: All for one and one for all!
This article is written by Daniel Robert, Senior Vice President, Special Projects, and was published in GESTION IMMOBILIÈRE magazine. To read the full article in the magazine, you can access it via the following link: Gestion immobilière – N°3 – September 2025 In the fall of 2024, Énergir published a very interesting article on a […]
2024 Energy Challenge winners announced
An opportunity to celebrate! Kolostat-Krome once again wins the SUPPLIER MOBILIZATION award at the Real Estate Energy Challenge, presented by BOMA Québec for the fifth year running! This trophy underscores our commitment to reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions in Quebec real estate. Our winning customers in the spotlight: Thanks to our customers for their […]
Energy loops: accelerating the energy transition in the building sector through collective innovation
Quebec’s energy ecosystem is currently undergoing major structural change. Decarbonization objectives and the growing electricity needs of our industries are putting significant pressure on our infrastructures, particularly our power grids. Between regulatory requirements, energy availability, resilience issues and the quest for energy performance, building managers and owners are having to rethink their strategies. Energy loops, […]
Kolostat’s Role in Achieving Net Zero for Library & Archives Canada
At Kolostat, we thrive on delivering innovative solutions for complex projects. Our recent collaboration with Equans, the operating partner for Library & Archives Canada (LAC) in this PPP project led by PCL Construction, is a prime example of this commitment. This project, designed to create a state-of-the-art archival facility, not only met but exceeded […]
Kolostat Acquires MSB Mechanical to Strengthen Canadian HVAC Market Presence
Montreal, QC – June 17th, 2024 – Kolostat Inc. proudly announces the acquisition of MSB Mechanical Ltd., a leading provider of plumbing, heating and HVAC services in the Greater Toronto Area. This strategic move enhances Kolostat’s market position and service capabilities across Canada in the HVAC sector. Established in 1927, Kolostat is a fully integrated […]