More than 50 plumbing engineers and designers had already ventured out to earn needed continuing education units and professional development hours.

The programs include Pillars of Success, QSC’s new business development and management system; and Front Line Service Training that develops the customer service and sales skills of technicians.

Using up to 96 percent of the fuel, a commercial facility with a cogeneration system can produce both energy-efficient heat for domestic hot water and electricity to reduce energy consumption from external power sources.

The Heating Systems Gauntlet, held by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada, challenged 23 Southern Ontario students over two days.