IDEAL National Championship Qualifying Events Suspended Until April 13

Ideal Nationals 400

March 16, 2020

IDEAL INDUSTRIES has suspended qualifying rounds for the IDEAL National Championship electrician challenge until April 13, 2020 as a preventative measure due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The company still intends to conduct the industry wide skills challenge this year, but the health and safety of competitors, their families and all staff involved with the program is top priority. IDEAL plans to resume the competition qualifying events on April 13, 2020, while continuing to monitor developments, public health protocols and directives to make further decisions about the program schedule if needed.

Source

Related Articles

Simard Transport Initiates Electrification of its Truck Fleet

Simard Transport Initiates Electrification of its Truck Fleet

July 20, 2023 Simard Transport, a transportation company established in Quebec and Canada since 1943, takes pride in being among the first Quebec-based companies to actively contribute to decarbonizing heavy transportation. Recently, they announce the addition of four electric trucks to their current fleet. Through their innovative spirit, Simard Transport is paving the way and demonstrating leadership in the trucking…

Nova Scotia Power

Leading The Charge; Nova Scotia Power Developing Coast to Coast Electric Vehicle Charging Network

 

“Electric vehicles are the future, and we want to help make Nova Scotia ready for that future,” said Karen Hutt, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power. “These charging stations will make it easier for Nova Scotians to own and drive an electric vehicle.  And this project will help us understand how to make Nova Scotia more EV-friendly for customers, while managing any impact to the electrical grid…”

 

Latest Articles

  • Maximizing Excel: Practical Use Cases for Preconstruction

    Maximizing Excel: Practical Use Cases for Preconstruction

    November 8, 2024 By Melvin Newman Excel is a powerful and flexible tool that can enhance efficiency in electrical construction estimating.  Spreadsheets, like those in Excel, consist of a grid of “cells” where each cell can hold various types of data. Originating from mainframe computers in the 1960s and later developed for Apple computers in… Read More…

  • The Non-Residential Sector Declines in All Three Components Despite Sustained Industrial Permit Level

    The Non-Residential Sector Declines in All Three Components Despite Sustained Industrial Permit Level

    November 4, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada decreased by $858.1 million (-7.0%) to $11.5 billion in August, following a strong July during which construction intentions rose sharply (+20.8%). The residential and non-residential sectors contributed to the decrease in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits decreased 7.6% in… Read More…

  • A Slight Decrease in Residential Building Construction for August

    A Slight Decrease in Residential Building Construction for August

    November 4, 2024 Investment in building construction edged up 0.2% to $21.0 billion in August, after a 1.6% decrease in July. The residential sector edged down (-0.1%) to $14.6 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 1.0% to $6.4 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 7.2% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was… Read More…

  • When a Familiar Door Closes

    When a Familiar Door Closes

    November 4, 2024 By Keith Sones, seasoned utility industry executive Most of the articles I’ve written have been based on personal experiences, many of them occurring decades ago, which eventually translate into helpful life lessons. The years allow the events to marinate in a savoury stew of time and reflection, clarity never coming immediately, or even… Read More…

Changing Scene