According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the United States is expected to have a shortage of electricians in the near future.
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (FCA-CAF) and the Future Skills Center, in collaboration with the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ), are looking for 500 people working in the construction industry to participate in a project pan-Canadian pilot on the use of the electronic learning logbook named Valid-8.
Schneider Electric is introducing their new Buildings of the Future framework to leverage the all-digital, all electric world for more sustainable, resilient, hyper-efficient and people-centric buildings.
Four alumni from Southwire’s Engineering Academy (SWEA), recently received a patent for a device they helped design in 2016 while part of the program.
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), the voice of Ontario’s engineering community, is announcing a four-point action plan to address systemic bias prevalent in the culture, training and licensure process.
According to estimates, the number of business closures edged down in August, as COVID-19 restrictions continued to ease.
Hilti recently introduced its first robot, Jaibot, for semi-autonomous mobile ceiling-drilling. The Hilti Jaibot construction robot will help Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing installation contractors tackle productivity, safety and labor shortage challenges. With this new construction automation solution, Hilti makes a further step toward the digitization of construction sites.
Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario is an Employer Partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) which provides us with a number of benefits that will support us on our diversity and inclusion journey.
Appleton Group is comprised of Appleton, Nelson Firestop, O-Z/Gedney and SolaHD, along with other world-renowned brands offering an array of trusted electrical solutions for construction, industrial and hazardous environments.
The Mobile Electric Vehicle Education Trailer (MEET) is a portable Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre on wheels that can remain active in one location for weeks or months at a time.
Recently, UL officially announced the expansion of its Frankfurt – Neu-Isenburg facility for testing and certification of new electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Due to the uncertainty related to the pandemic and the importance of protecting the health and safety of exhibitors and visitors, the MCEE partners have made the difficult decision to cancel MCEE 2021…
Out With The Old, In With The New: Lessons Learned from 2020 and What to Expect in 2021
The BCEA is putting together a task force to work on several upcoming projects to promote diversity and inclusion in the electrical industry as part of their Anti Racism Action Program.
As previously announced, the BCEA’s project will focus on building diversity and inclusion into the electrical industry. This project will support the BCEA to work with its members in developing inclusive workplaces and addressing barriers for racialized communities in accessing and retaining employment in the electrical industry.
CSA C282:19, Emergency electrical power supply for buildings is available to purchase in English and French as hardcopy, pdf and subscription.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
