Effective March 1, Gianluca Arcari, Executive Director, Standards and Vice President, CSA Group is appointed to a senior and critical interim role as Vice President, Special Advisor to the CEO. Magali Depras, Chief Operating Officer is appointed President of Standards. Rajiv Rajput joins the organization as Executive Vice President, Strategic Development.
The University of Guelph has received $25 million from the Ontario government to support its ongoing energy and water conservation efforts.
June 14, 2024 Congratulations to Mr. Allan Kellett, Co-Owner of K-Line Group of Companies, on being named the recipient of the ECAO’s 2024 Douglas J.B. Wright Award! The award was presented earlier this month as part of ECAO’s Annual General Meeting. The Douglas J. B. Wright Award was created in 1992 by the Electrical Contractors…
January 22, 2024 ABB is investing in Lumin, the US-based provider of responsive energy management solutions, to bring new smart and sustainable technologies to homes in North America. ABB led the strategic investment with participation from Lumin’s primary institutional investor, Carbon Drawdown Collective, and its other incumbent investors. Lumin’s innovative platform enables electrification upgrades without…
October 7, 2024 PCL Construction (PCL) has signed a multi-year deal with safety intelligence software company HammerTech to help make job sites safer and boost efficiencies across global operations. PCL, one of the largest construction firms in North America, has built a strong culture of accountability, measurement and innovation – delivering over $10 billion-dollar CAD of annual construction…
September 2, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has announced its intention to increase its planned capital program by approximately $20 million over two years. “Hammond continues to experience favourable industry tailwinds for certain products driven by the electrification of our economy,” said Adrian Thomas, CEO of Hammond Power Solutions. “These investments will be made over…
Each component in an industrial control panel must be properly applied for safe and reliable operation.
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…
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…
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…
November 4, 2024 Effective October 30, 2024, Manitoba’s apprenticeship and certification system will undergo regulatory changes. These changes aim to enhance responsiveness to industry needs, align with Red Seal standards, and improve the quality of apprentice training and safety. Go HERE for more information Source Read More…
November 4, 2024 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is currently accepting applications for their Mentor Development Program, and we’re looking for women and gender diverse individuals in the trades to join us. Along with learning new skills and practical tips from subject matter experts, participants will receive coaching and mentorship from experienced tradespeople. Additionally, participants will… Read More…
November 4, 2024 As part of Nedco & Rexel Atlantic’s digital transformation initiative to meet customers where they are and provide a frictionless buying experience, they have selected to roll out Prokeep, distribution’s leading communication software, across all Nedco locations. As a milestone in its digital transformation, Nedco & Rexel Atlantic, will implement Prokeep, the… Read More…
November 4, 2024 AD Announced on LinkedIn that they have honoured Gerrie Electric as their Canada All-In Member of the Year. “This morning’s Canadian member business meeting saw this group celebrate another one of our terrific members! We are proud to honour Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd. as the 2024 AD Electrical – Canada All-In Member… Read More…
November 4, 2024 ABB introduces new brand positioning “We help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner” underpinning the next phase of the company’s development as a leader in electrification and automation following its successful transformation period. It articulates what ABB wants to be known for in the minds of its customers. The new brand positioning… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
