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When an electrical contractor features its people on its web site so prominently it’s a unique trait that speaks to the strength of this Newfoundland Company.
At Kerrwil we love stories about family businesses and we love those great untold ones about great electrical family business that have stood the test of time. The founders of GERBER Electric go back to 1931 and have demonstrated a long rapport with the community its served then and today.
Located in Listowel, Ontario, Murray's Electric has been family owned and operated since it was founded in 1979. As a full service Electrical Contractor, Murray’s has built its reputation on the foundation of excellence in customer service with a strong focus on quality and reliability.
Stelpro, a Quebec family-owned manufacturing business established more than 30 years ago that offers integrated heating solutions, is now one of Canada’s 50 best managed companies....
Read more: Stelpro: One Among Canada’s Best Managed Companies
To hear Standard Products Inc. President and CEO David Nathaniel tell the story of this family business, you have a sense of going back decades. However, it’s a contemporary story that finally looks a bit like that of the technologies that have accompanied the business along the way.
Read more: David Nathaniel: A Talent for Being There at the...
Unique messaging and a well-constructed website gave us the impetus to want to look into Kamloops’ forty year old, family owned and operated, Crawford Electric. Their team of licensed electricians support the firm’s long-standing reputation as the 2011 winner of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Green Award, and a full British Columbia Hydro Alliance Member, Crawford Electric specializes in energy-saving lighting upgrades.
Read more: Crawford Electric: Over 40 Years in the Kamloops...
The world is almost too small to contain all the projects of Michelle Branigan, the CEO of Electricity Human Resources Canada the leading source of HR information for Canada’s electricity Industry. EHRC recently released the findings from its Bridging the Gap project, a national public/private initiative that aims to increase the representation of women as skilled workers in the electricity and renewable energy sector.
From their well-followed Facebook and Twitter profiles to their new custom service vehicle graphic wrap and testimonials from satisfied customers, Croft Electric is using its motto ‘Do It Right, Do It Once’ to address more than just their electrical services.
Le Groupe Génitique has been in operation for more than 25 years, serving the hydropower and industrial process sectors. The firm provides electrical contractor and general contractor services, and is recognized for its technical expertise in the design, operation and maintenance of hydroelectric facilities and transmission and distribution networks.
Read more: Le Groupe Génitique: Innovation in the Heart of...
Southampton, ON is the home of Kuehl Electric. A licensed electrician in the province of Ontario Kuehl Electric is a fully insured, licensed and authorized Electrical Safety Authority contractor. They install stand-by and portable generators, as well as supply and install electrical material with a focus on exceeding electrical code-compliant work.
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Electrician Forum Brought to You by Schneider Electric
The Electrician Forum is a monthly column that provides valuable information to electricians and electrical contractors on current industry trends and concerns.
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In this issue: Master Electrician Steve Beeby Discusses the Challenges Facing Small Electrical Contractor Companies
Owning your own business is something many of us have dreamt of doing. Who wouldn’t want to be their own boss? It is a valid question that many entering the electrical trade consider. However, dreams tend to create an image that doesn’t always suit reality. Surviving in the residential electrical market involves a lot of out of the box thinking and as we have said and can’t stress enough, hard work. To gain insight into the various challenges faced by small electrical contractors EIN sat down with Steve Beeby, Master Electrician, and owner/operator of Beehive Electric, as small residential electrical contracting company based in Elmvale, Ontario.
Watch a portion of the interview conducted by Electrical Industry Canada with Steve Beeby of Beehive Electric
Codes and Regulations Brought to You by the CSA Group
2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I: Top 15 changes
Now in its 24th edition, the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I includes a number of significant updates and changes to better help electrical workers in the safe maintenance of electrical equipment and create safer electrical installations.
This edition features important revisions to many sections. For example, Section 26 now mandates the use of tamper-resistant receptacles in additional areas where children may be present. Section 62 now requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection for heating devices and controls in proximity to tubs, sinks, and shower stalls. Section 10 has been updated, reorganized, and significantly reduced in length.
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Lighting Control Networking 101
Networked lighting control systems are all the rage these days. Rightfully so, given their enormous capability to control luminaires, energy use — and potentially much more. But what are the major elements that define a networked lighting control system? Understanding this will help the specifier to decide which system to use on a project.
Wired vs. wireless
The biggest buzz word in the controls industry today is probably “wireless”. This means that the lighting control system wirelessly connects components in its network (via radios embedded into each component).
Read More: Lighting Control Networking...
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Voice Control for Lighting
By Craig DiLouie
Virtual personal assistants provide many services to consumers, such as Internet lookup, playing music and video, and buying products. The most popular platforms are Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Microsoft Cortana. These assistants use speech recognition technology to execute user voice commands.
A new application is control of home systems such as lighting, shades, thermostats, A/V, security, and other smart devices. A typical solution includes a virtual assistant device (phone or speaker), Wi-Fi connection, downloadable smart device app, and a compatible lighting or home automation system. Voice assistant devices are agnostic in that they can control products from many manufacturers.
Sean Freeman: Master Electrician and Technician Delegate for the Red Cross Emergency Response Unit
Sean Freeman is a vibrant, enthusiastic and selfless individual who has taken his trade expertise beyond that of a simple career. Not only is he a Master Electrician but he has traveled around the world as an electrical technician delegate with the Red Cross Emergency Response Unit. His skills are a vital part of emergency response and disaster relief.
In 2013 Sean responded to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. In 2014 Sean spent almost a month in Kenema, Sierra Leone working at the Ebola Treatment Centre. There he was responsible for ensuring electricity and clean water were available, and worked to strengthen the infrastructure of the facility.
