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The arrival of new refrigerants

Find attached an interview given by Daniel Robert, ing concerning the issues surrounding the arrival of new refrigerants which will replace R-134a and R-410a as of January 1, 2025. This is a complex issue; Daniel addresses all the questions surrounding the situation. Whether you are a building manager, an engineer, technologist or someone working in […]

What is Decarbonization?

Sustainable Development By Daniel Robert, P.Eng The 2015 Paris Agreement has changed the game in global decarbonization efforts. With its long-term goal to limit planetary warming to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels, stakeholders must adopt more robust and concrete measures. The building sector alone accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions. Therefore, decarbonizing this sector […]

Refrigerants: it’s the end of the recreation!

By Daniel Robert, Ing, LEED PA. ASHRAE 2022-2023 Society CTTC (Chapter Technology transfert Committee) Chair, Senior VP, Special Project, Kolostat-Krome Inc Photo Credit: JBC Média par Foulques Delbar Over the past few decades, several significant legislative changes have constrained the use of certain types of refrigerants in the HVAC industry. In 1986, Canada’s signing of […]

Annual Conference of the HRAI

By Daniel Robert On September 18, 2023, the annual conference of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) took place in Montreal. The symposium brought together a large number of stakeholders in the building mechanical industry, including manufacturers, contractors, and lawmakers, to discuss and exchange views on market challenges, technological advancements, and […]

Interview with Daniel Robert on RDI

We invite you to listen to Daniel Robert’s interview on RDI, in which he talks about air conditioning during smog episodes. * The interview is only in French.  

Net-Zero Leadership Summit organized by Canada 2020

On April 19th, Krome and Kolostat were on stage at the Net-Zero Leadership Summit organized by Canada 2020. Sandrine Tremblay, Co-President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, was invited as an industry leader in efficient building decarbonization. Several leaders from different industries were gathered to discuss the solutions and challenges of decarbonization. Sandrine was on […]

Net-Zero Leadership Summit: The Minister Champagne Event

Last night, our Co-President Kolostat-Krome attended the Minister Champagne event in preparation for the main Net-Zero Leadership Summit taking place today. It was truly inspiring to see so many thought leaders and sector experts come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of carbon neutrality in the Canadian economy.    One very interesting excerpt from […]

Vancouver Real Estate Forum

By Ben Lipowitz, copresident Kolostat & Krome Kolostat was at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum on April 5th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. We had the opportunity to connect with over 1200 CEOs, CFOs, COOs, private and institutional investors, portfolio and investment managers, owners, developers, and other real estate professionals. The Forum provided us with […]

What is Design-Build?

Let’s talk Design-Build! Design-Build is a great way to construct projects, particularly those related to energy efficiency and decarbonization. With over 100 projects delivered, Kolostat & Krome are leading the way globally, making them the biggest players in Canada! Daniel Robert, VP Special Projects at Kolostat & Krome is sharing his insights on the Design-Build.