Evolve Mechanical Solutions

03/10/2026

https://evolvesolutions.ca/when-the-rainwater-leader-fails-the-garden-hose-is-promoted/

I spotted a new plumbing innovation on BC Ferries... And honestly, I’m impressed. 😅 The system consists of: • A rainwater leader • An oil funnel • A garden hose • Several zip ties Installation method: Zip ties + gravity. Engineering review summary: ✔ Water goes into the funnel ✔ Wat...

01/22/2026

Grossly Incompetent HVAC installer at a restaurant downtown Vancouver putting lives at risk:

During a recent site review, we observed a grease exhaust duct installation that can only be described as grossly incompetent. Standard HVAC access panels were installed directly

10/15/2025

Hiring inexperienced trades, and no mechanical engineers can result in serious consequences. A popular night club with Hvac unit of the couch and seismic cables. In the event of an earthquake, the supporting Hvac will bend back-and-forth and fail, snapping the structure and causing the HVAC unit to fall on the people below.

10/07/2025

Please don't use cinder blocks as structural support for your antenna

James Hicks, P. Eng.
Evolve Mechanical Solutions
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09/03/2025

https://evolvesolutions.ca/drafty-dinners-why-proper-linear-diffuser-design-matters-in-restaurants/

If you’ve ever dined in a beautifully designed restaurant only to be distracted by an icy blast of air from above, you’re not alone. In fact, this is a common issue caused by improper HVAC diffuser selection or airflow

08/08/2025

https://evolvesolutions.ca/squid-games-diy/

  DIY or Die Trying? What Squid Game Teaches Us About Renovations In a recent Squid Game scene, a couple of characters casually talk about doing the renovations themselves. While it makes for an amusing moment, it actually hits close to home for many homeowners and property managers: “How hard ca...