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How to Win More Work as an Electrical Estimator: Tips for Getting the Cost of a Project Right
This article focuses on the practical tips that help an electrical estimator get the cost of a project right and win more electrical construction jobs.
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How to Win More Work as an Electrical Estimator: Tips for Getting the Cost of a Project Right
This article focuses on the practical tips that help an electrical estimator get the cost of a project right and win more electrical construction jobs. Read More…
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CCA Delivers Industry-Informed Procurement Guidance for Project Owners
July 17, 2026 The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) latest report, Building forward: Industry-informed procurement strategies for successful project delivery, brings the construction industry’s perspective directly to project owners at a time of growing infrastructure demands, rising costs, and capacity constraints. Developed in response to a request from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) during one of… Read More…
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Cooper Lighting Solutions: Project Spotlight – Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 – Maple Ridge, BC
July 17, 2026 Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 Lighting Project Highlights How Cooper Lighting Solutions Can Help Support a Facility Built to Serve the Community Day & Night Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 is a 22,800-square-foot post-disaster facility designed to support emergency response, training, maintenance, and daily operations. The two-storey hall includes apparatus… Read More…
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Canada Lighting Industry: Trends, Growth & Future Outlook 2026
The Canada lighting industry is entering a transformative phase driven by sustainability goals, smart infrastructure development, energy-efficiency regulations, and increasing demand for connected technologies. Lighting is no longer viewed as a basic utility across commercial buildings, industrial facilities, public infrastructure, residential projects and retail environments. Now, it has become a strategic component of modern building… Read More…
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IPEX Scepter® RBox™ PVC Round Electrical Box
The Scepter® RBox™ is IPEX’s upgraded round electrical box designed as the next generation of the OB15, making installations faster, easier, and more reliable. Built from high‑impact, corrosion‑resistant PVC, it’s fully non‑metallic and ready for wet‑location use. It also includes several contractor‑driven improvements that boost durability, capacity, and convenience.
Business Opportunities for Installers Guide: Be Ready for the Future of Residential Energy
Eaton’s Business Opportunities for Installers Guide offers a global perspective on the current residential installation market as well as practical tips on how to grow your business, leverage a changing market, and enhance your service offerings.
With this installers guide, you’ll gain access to…
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code
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Seacliff Electric Introduce New Regional Manager for Calgary Operations
July 20, 2026 Seacliff Electric are pleased to announce that Joe Niosi has accepted the position of Regional Manager for their Calgary operations. “Joe has been an important member of our team and brings extensive experience in the electrical construction industry, project execution, leadership, and team development. Through his time as our Service & Special… Read More…
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Electrical Safety Authority Welcomes Federal Action on Copper Theft, Citing Deadly Risks to Public and Workers
July 20, 2026 New sentencing provisions recognize serious public safety consequences of crimes targeting electrical infrastructure. The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) welcomes the federal government’s implementation of provisions within the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) that strengthen consequences for crimes that damage or interfere with essential infrastructure, including copper theft. Copper theft is a growing challenge… Read More…
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Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec Launch the Next Phase of their Partnership to Deliver Thousands of Affordable Homes
July 17, 2026 Following the announcement in April 2026 of the first phase of the partnership between Build Canada Homes and the Société d’habitation du Québec to build more than 850 affordable homes, the governments of Canada and Quebec are confirming the progress of talks by the joint Build Canada Homes–Société d’habitation du Québec Collaboration… Read More…
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New Project to Expand and Modernize the Chicoutimi Hospital
July 17, 2026 The project, estimated at over $840 million, will provide the region’s residents with modern facilities better suited to current needs and will tangibly improve access to safe, high-quality care. $36.1 million will come from the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), secured through an agreement with the federal government. The project includes the… Read More…
Electrical Industry News Week
This special weekly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical industry including electrical construction and maintenance professionals and electrical specifying engineers across Canada. EIN is designed to provide electrical professionals with insight and intelligence on developments in the industry that impact design, specification, and the installation of electrical equipment. From corporate news to new technologies and insightful opinions, EIN will become your first read in the electrical industry in Canada. Published weekly – every Tuesday
