March 26, 2021
Hubbell Canada has announced a new training website, Hubbell Learning Academy. The easy to use mobile friendly site hosts product courses with training modules and tests to reinforce your knowledge. You will also find videos which offer additional information and installation instructions.
They currently have a great contest that runs until April 30th.
Applus+ recently cut the ribbon to officially open its new office at 220 Kincardine Highway in Walkerton.
With over 37 years in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Lister has grown OEC and its family of businesses to become a leading energy and infrastructure services organization throughout Ontario and beyond.
Electricity Human Resources Canada, with the support of Status of Women Canada and industry partners, has launched a national mentorship program designed for women either already working in technical and/or trades occupations in the electricity sector, or are studying to enter the industry…
With the on going challenges in B.C. due to extreme weather events, E.B. Horsman & Son have released an update regarding their supply chain…
WiRE Women of Distinction Awards recognize and celebrate professional women working in the energy sector who go above and beyond business-as-usual, consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership, and have contributed significantly to the expansion and improvement of the power sector.
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…
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 13, 2024 2024 has been a transformative year for Sonepar in North America as it continues to focus on strategic growth. Since 2021, Sonepar has closed 21 acquisitions in North America. The acquisition growth alone in 2024 consists of seven companies representing over $2B in additional revenue, approximately 1,700 new associates, and 89 new… Read More…
November 12, 2024 Photo: Mike Shenouda and Taner Cairns, Founder of Black Box Innovations celebrated the signature of this licensing agreement at ABB’s Canadian head office in Montreal. The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need… Read More…
November 12, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has announced the opening of their new warehouse near Dallas Fort Worth. This facility is set to significantly enhance their logistics and delivery capabilities, providing numerous benefits to our customers throughout the United States and Canada. “The decision to establish this warehouse was driven by its proximity to… Read More…
November 8, 2024 The Ontario government is making it easier for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, their spouses and veterans to start careers in the skilled trades. The province is also investing $2.4 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to provide free training for CAF members and veterans in tech and cybersecurity careers. These initiatives… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
