Conductor Selection in Practice: A Code-Based Approach to Cable Sizing
Proper cable sizing is a critical part of electrical system design, it directly affects safety, reliability, and equipment performance.
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Bringing the Indoors Out: The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Power and Charging
Outdoor spaces have become an extension of where we work, play and live. From modern outdoor office spaces to curated hospitality rooftop retreats…
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Grounded In Ontario Episode 21: What’s New with Licensing at ESA
July 3, 2026 What’s New with Licensing at ESA? What Ontario Electrical Contractors Need to Know The electrical industry continues to evolve, and so does the way Ontario’s licensed electrical contractors and master electricians interact with the ESA. From a new self-serve licensing platform to compliance trends, enforcement activity, and labor mobility updates, there have…
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Built in Canada and Backed by EB Horsman & Son
July 3, 2026 By EB Horsman & Son On July 1, Canadians come together to celebrate Canada Day, a time to reflect on what unites us from coast to coast and the people, places, and industries that help build this country. At EB Horsman & Son, that pride runs deep. It is part of our Western…
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Houle Highlights Completion of Freedom Mobile Arch in Vancouver
June 22, 2026 The Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE is complete and already welcoming its first audiences. Debuting just in time for the world’s biggest soccer tournaments, this stunning 10,000-seat, state-of-the-art amphitheatre is set to become one of Vancouver’s premier performance hubs. The venue is set to host live watch parties, a jam-packed summer…
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The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship
The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship honours the memory of Jack Funk, a long-time electrical contractor and leader in British Columbia.
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NSAA Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) is Now Available
June 19, 2026 NSAA has now launched the Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) to provide a faster, easier, and more transparent way for apprentices and employers to manage apprenticeship activity. For Apprentices, Apprenticeship Management System will allow you to: For Employers, with Apprenticeship Management System, you will be able to: For Tradespersons Your launch of Apprenticeship…
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IP Ratings in Lighting: What They Actually Mean in the Field
By CSC LED IP ratings are among the most frequently referenced specifications in lighting, yet they are often misunderstood or oversimplified. While they may appear to be just another number on a specification sheet, IP ratings play an important role in determining where a fixture can be installed and how it will perform over time….
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The Role of Offshore Sourcing: An Editorial Perspective for Manufacturers, Distributors, Agents, Contractors, and Industry Stakeholders
The real divide is not domestic versus offshore. It is between committed, accountable partners and transactional, price‑only players. The CSA mark sits inside that story as one important signal but it is only a subset of what the market should be looking at.
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Alberta OHS Code Review
June 15, 2026 Albertans are invited to provide feedback for Alberta’s ongoing review of Alberta’s OHS Code. Complete the surveys by July 8. Albertans are invited to participate in our ongoing review of the Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS Code). This is an opportunity to improve health and safety outcomes for workers and streamline…
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Case Study: Using Photometric Layouts for Precision Lighting
Choosing the right fixture for a site can dramatically impact brightness, coverage, and energy efficiency. This case study highlights a retrofit project where CSC LED helped a customer optimize pump station lighting with photometric layouts.
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EV Charger Install Tips for Businesses in BC
June 15, 2026 By Ryan Torres, Business Development – Mac’s II Agencies The Ultimate Guide to Installing EV Charging Stations for Your BC Business With electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerating across British Columbia, forward-thinking businesses are turning to EV charging stations as a way to attract new customers, future-proof their properties, and unlock valuable rebates. But with evolving…
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Build Communities Strong Fund for Infrastructure Projects Overview
June 15, 2026 The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing in a wide range of infrastructure projects that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation. It provides $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing, to support new and renewed public infrastructure. Types of infrastructure The Build Communities…
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Construction Companies in Alberta Fined for Workplace Injury
June 15, 2026 Excel Management Limited Partnership and Benchmark Cribbing Inc., both pleaded guilty on June 2 in the Calgary Court of Justice to one count each under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. Excel Management Limited Partnership, as prime contractor, pleaded guilty to one count for failing to ensure workers were adequately trained to…
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British Columbia Leads Non-Residential Sector Decline in April Building Permits
June 15, 2026 In April, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased $1.0 billion (-7.6%) to $12.5 billion. Both the non-residential sector (-10.5%) and the residential sector (-5.5%) contributed to the decline in construction intentions. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in April declined 7.7% from the previous…
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Multi-Family Construction Intentions Weigh Down Residential Sector
June 15, 2026 In March, the total value of building permits issued in Canada increased $1.3 billion (+10.3%) to $13.5 billion. The increase in construction intentions was led by the non-residential sector (+$1.5 billion) and tempered by the residential sector (-$270.6 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in March rose 10.1% from…
