Lighting Market Mix

Mar 19, 2018
The lighting market in Canada is dominated by the residential and commercial sectors, which together account for 88% of the overall market. Industrial follows with just 9% of market share.
Mar 19, 2018
The lighting market in Canada is dominated by the residential and commercial sectors, which together account for 88% of the overall market. Industrial follows with just 9% of market share.
A little over a decade ago, the introduction of LED lighting seemed to transform commercial lighting overnight. Now we’re seeing it happen again. This time, connectivity and big data are driving the change, creating a profound shift in how new commercial lighting is evaluated, specified and approved.
There have been many game-changing developments in the construction sector, speeding industry modernization over the last few years. For instance, recent technological innovations drive the digital transformation revolution that prompts many electrical contractors to reconsider workflows and investigate new strategies to modernize their businesses.
Janaury 22, 2024 Industry has requested clarification/interpretation on the phrase “equivalent device” as described in CE Code, Part I Rule 123000 1) and how it relates to conduit fittings. Interpretation The term “equivalent device” in rule 12-3000 1) includes “conduit fittings” in special applications (i.e., connection to solenoids, photocells, etc.). Wire leads from these devices…
Aging infrastructure presents a challenge for many towns and villages in Canada. Often operating with limited resources, municipalities have to balance maintenance and repairs of the existing systems with building new infrastructure to accommodate the growth in their communities.
The annual incidence of workplace electrical fatalities continues to decline, while nonfatal electrical injuries sharply increased in 2015, states a new report compiled and released by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
March 10, 2025 By Kaitlin Burke, Lead System Engineer at Cooper Lighting Solutions & Rajat Bhayana, Lighting Product Manager at Cooper Lighting Solutions Technology is rapidly reshaping the lighting design industry, offering new ways to streamline workflows, enhance aesthetics, and optimize energy efficiency. In 2025, lighting professionals will have more tools than ever to balance…
April 28, 2025 ReliaHome™ Smart Panel won Best New Product Award in the Software, Controls and Related Components category. Iberville® Gangable boxes with low-voltage cables support bracket was recognized as a finalist in the Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Electrical Products category. ABB was honored with a Best New Product Award in the Software, Controls and… Read More…
April 28, 2025 The year 2025 is truly special for Weidmüller. The company proudly celebrates not just 50 remarkable years in Canada but also its 175th anniversary globally—an extraordinary achievement few companies can claim. This legacy is a testament to the company’s relentless pursuit of innovation and commitment to refining its offerings. But the journey… Read More…
April 28, 2025 By Owen Hurst At Hannover Messe earlier this month Canada had a strong presence as the host country with a wide variety of companies and programs focusing on the development of advance technology. The presence was accentuated by numerous halls hosting Canada pavilions. Partner Country Canada presented itself impressively at HANNOVER MESSE…. Read More…
April 28, 2025 Consistent with its mandate of growing the economy, the government wants to ensure that businesses are paid promptly for work performed on (or material provided to) construction projects. British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General staff have been tracking the issue of payment delay in the construction industry, including legislative responses in other… Read More…
April 28, 2025 Schneider Electric has launched its Environmental Data Program. This initiative, which builds on the legacy Green Premium label, provides customers with unique access to information on the environmental impact of its products, enabling them to make better informed, data-based decisions and meet evolving regulatory requirements with confidence. Schneider Electric has frequently been recognized… Read More…
April 15, 2025 nVent Electric plc announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The new report highlights nVent’s achievements in each of its sustainability focus areas: People, Products, Planet and Governance. The report also highlights how nVent solutions support electrification, digitalization and sustainability efforts around the world. “nVent is becoming a more focused electrical… Read More…
April 18, 2025 As a next step in its plan to protect Ontario by unleashing the province’s economy, the Ontario government is introducing the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act to unlock free trade and labour mobility within Canada. This legislation will, if passed, create new opportunities for job creation and investment attraction, supporting economic… Read More…
April 18, 2025 Prince Edward Island and Ontario have joined the Nova Scotia by introducing reciprocal legislation that will help foster an environment of mutual recognition of goods, services and labour mobility between these provinces. “Leaders across the country are expressing interest in removing trade barriers, and I’m very pleased that P.E.I. and Ontario have… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.