Changing Scene

The Buildings Show and BUILDEX Alberta are coming together to provide a national platform that virtually connects more than 70,000 design, construction and real estate professionals across Canada. 

Southwire has aquired Construction Electrical Products (CEP) of Livermore, CA. Serving the construction and industrial markets for more than 40 years, CEP manufactures temporary power distribution and portable lighting products.  

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The total value of building permits fell 3.0% to $7.8 billion in July, entirely as a result of declines in British Columbia (-34.2% to $1.2 billion), Quebec (-15.1% to $1.5 billion) and Newfoundland and Labrador (-19.0% to $54 million).

AD has named David Kinsella as president of its Electrical–U.S. Division with the unanimous backing of the Electrical-U.S. board. Dave currently serves as the division’s member relations vice president and will assume his new responsibilities as president effective Sep. 21.

Schneider Electric has announced a new software service solution—Cloud-Hosted Power Management. Now available in Canada, the cloud-based system enables users to manage their power and energy usage in real-time, eliminating the need for time and resource-intensive commitments.

E.B. Horsman & Son have introduced a new Streetlighting Solution Builder on their website, the company annouced via LinkedIn.

The Ontario government is investing $43 million in expanded youth training programs to give young people exposure to more employment options. The programs is meant to help increase awareness and encourage youth to acquire the skills that will start them down the path to lifelong succes.

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Board Member Scott McBrayne, Senior Director, National Operations (Shared Services) at Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, to the CABA Executive Committee.

Universal Lighting Technologies announced the unveiling of its brand new website. 

OmniCable announces that Vicki Allin, OmniCable’s Director of Territory Sales, has decided to retire effective September 1, 2020. 

Powerco has announced their appointment as the exclusive Manufacturers Representatives for Bender Corp’s full line of Ground Fault protection solutions in the Alberta region.

At the end of last month, SESCO officially launched their, ‘We’re Always There’ campaign, which displays how their mobile solution can assist customers in their day-to-day lives.

This recall involves the Dyna-Yard energy-absorbing lanyards. The products are black with silver or gold hardware and have manufacturing dates between October 2018 and March 2020.

Schneider Electric hosts its global student competition, Schneider Go Green, every year. Students are invited to submit their innovative and bold ideas on energy management and automation for a smarter and more sustainable future from around the globe.

Hilo, the Hydro-Québec subsidiary specializing in new energy services, is launching its smart home service.This Hilo smart energy offer will allow Quebecers to easily optimize their electricity consumption and save on their bills while receiving cash rewards.