October 16, 2026 By Cory Young Because “price the electrical” is technically a request. It’s just not a very helpful one. There’s a common misconception about electrical quoting. You send your distributor a drawing package, maybe a fixture schedule if they’re lucky, type “Need pricing ASAP” in the email, and somewhere behind the counter a…
Airport installations are series-type circuits that are different from other multiple-type circuits in that the regulator supplying them provides a constant current, and variable voltage supply regardless of the load.
October 8, 2026 This information bulletin explains Compliance and Enforcement Fees at Technical Safety BC (TSBC), including who may be subject to these fees, and the circumstances under which they may be charged. Compliance and Enforcement Fees are intended to recover a portion of the costs associated with regulatory activities undertaken to identify and address…
October 8, 2026 By EB Horsman & Son Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are simple life-safety devices, but determining what you need can get complicated. If you are building or renovating a home, do you need a smoke alarm in every bedroom? What about the basement? Can a combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm…
October 8, 2026 CSA Z251 establishes a common framework for the design of volumetric modular buildings As Canada looks to accelerate the delivery of housing and other critical infrastructure, modular construction is playing an increasingly important role. To support the sector’s growth, CSA Group today has released CSA Z251, Design of volumetric modular structures, a…
October 7, 2026 A recently released third-party study has found that the IESO’s energy-efficiency programs are having a positive impact on industrial productivity. The study, which looks at the performance of energy-efficiency programs from 2021 to 2025 across four provinces, including Ontario, assessed the results of Save on Energy’s industrial energy-efficiency offerings involving over 950…
October 8, 2026 Each year, EFC’s Annual Industry Conference brings members of Canada’s electrical and automation industry together from across the country. Following this year’s conference in Halifax, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) has completed an assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with hosting its largest annual gathering. The assessment considered attendee travel, hotel stays, ground…
October 8, 2026 By Trevor Mulder This article was first published on ticketprep.ca. You can find the original guide HERE along with other resources to help with preparation for the Red Seal Exam. TicketPrep is an independent platform and isn’t affiliated with the Red Seal Program. Last checked: September 19, 2026 The 309A Electrician Red…
There are many different types of wire connectors, and sometimes it can be hard for electricians to determine which one is best to use.
September 17, 2026 Certain types of installations may qualify for a low-risk voice, data, video (VDV) and security system electrical permit. For information related to regular VDV/security system installations, see winnipeg.ca/vdvsystems. Applications must be submitted through Permits Online. Electrical permits and inspections are needed for certain installations of security and similar alarm systems. This makes…
September 17, 2026 By Stanpro The right outdoor light starts with the space you need to illuminate and how that space is used. For commercial projects, parking lots and large exterior areas point toward area lights; entrances and building perimeters toward wall-mounted or security lighting; signs, facades and targeted areas toward flood lights; pathways toward…
September 16, 2026 In Alberta’s skilled trades labour market employers and tradespeople are facing growing pressure from tariffs, rising costs, hiring challenges and labour mobility barriers. CAF-FCA’s new report, Hiring, Mobility and Needed Supports: Alberta Employers and Tradespeople Share Their Perspectives, takes a closer look at what’s happening on the ground. Based on surveys of…
September 16, 2026 This recall involves Goal Zero YETI 3000X power stations. The silver and black portable power stations measure about 62 centimetres (24.4 inches) high, 47 centimetres (18.5 inches) wide, 57 centimetres (22.3 inches) deep and weigh approximately 42 kilograms (92 pounds). The power stations have yellow handles and a digital display at the…
Procore Groundbreak returns to Orlando, Florida on October 21-22, bringing together building professionals from across North America to discuss technology, productivity, and the evolution of the construction industry. This year’s theme, “Building and Succeeding Together in the Age of AI,” puts artificial intelligence at the heart of the debate. The program will explore how AI…
September 16, 2026 Ontario’s electrical contractors are navigating a period of increased cost, pricing and procurement uncertainty as the latest tariff measures take effect. In his latest statement, ECAO Executive Director R. Graeme Aitken outlines what these developments mean for contractors and how ECAO is working to support members as the situation evolves. ECAO’s recent…
September 16, 2026 By EB Horsman & Son Is Alberta’s electrical code different from the rest of Canada? The short answer is yes. Alberta currently follows the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, for most installations – but electricians also need to follow Alberta-specific rules and processes. These include provincial code bulletins, interpretations, and…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
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