Samsung C&T and ABB Enter into Global Agreement to Expand Smart Building Capabilities

Samsung C&T and ABB Enter into Global Agreement to Expand Smart Building Capabilities

November 15, 2023 To improve the livability and energy efficiency of large residential, commercial and multi-dwelling residential buildings, ABB Smart Buildings and Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group entered a new global agreement to jointly deliver integrated, holistic building automation, reliable energy distribution, and energy management solutions. This follows a separate global agreement signed…

Schneider Electric Launches New R&D and Testing Facility in Quebec to Support the Global Digital Buildings’ Sector

Schneider Electric Launches New R&D and Testing Facility in Quebec to Support the Global Digital Buildings’ Sector

November 15, 2023 Schneider Electric has announced the grand opening of the Schneider Electric Innovation Lab: Digital Buildings facility in Montreal. This new lab is set to advance innovation in R&D and testing for digital building applications for the global market.  Centrally located in Montreal’s Marconi district in the “Mile Ex” – an area known…

E.B. Horsman Supporting Giving Tuesday, November 28th

E.B. Horsman Supporting Giving Tuesday, November 28th

November 15, 2023 GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It’s a time when Canadians, charities, and businesses come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support charities and give back to their communities. This year, on November 28th, 2023, a…

Historic Fairmont Royal York Receives Zero Carbon Building Certification

Historic Fairmont Royal York Receives Zero Carbon Building Certification

November 15, 2023 KingSett Capital and Fairmont Royal York announced today that the landmark hotel in Toronto, ON has received the Canada Green Building Council’s (CAGBC’s) Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard™ certification. This $65 million project was completed after close to five years of detailed planning and execution.  It will reduce over 7,000 tonnes of carbon annually or 80% of…

Executive VP of Sales (Eastern Canada) retiring after nearly 4 decades of service to the Canadian Electrical Industry & 4 years at ECS

Executive VP of Sales (Eastern Canada) retiring after nearly 4 decades of service to the Canadian Electrical Industry & 4 years at ECS

November 15, 2023 Rick Vascotto, the Executive Vice President of Sales (Eastern Canada), has announced his well-deserved retirement. With over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry, Rick has played an instrumental role in shaping Electrical Cable Supply’s (ECS) success during his time with the company over the last four years. Rick’s contributions have…

City Electric Supply Integrates with PataBid Quantify Estimating Software to Pioneer Pre-construction Collaboration

City Electric Supply Integrates with PataBid Quantify Estimating Software to Pioneer Pre-construction Collaboration

November 14, 2023 PataBid announces a new integration with City Electric Supply. This partnership will improve the productivity and profitability of electrical projects, increase access to electrical estimating software and overall, improve the working conditions of electrical contractors.   “This integration is a game changer for the electrical construction industry.  Improving the accuracy of electrical bidding…

EFC Welcomes New Distributer Member: Marchand Electric

EFC Welcomes New Distributer Member: Marchand Electric

November 14, 2023 Since 1892, Marchand Electric has been lighting Ottawa Gatineau homes, commercial establishments, and industrial locations. The company team is passionate about providing quality custom lighting solutions that will transform any space. Finding creative solutions and providing superior customer service is a cornerstone of the company, and as such, the staff is knowledgeable…

Skills Ontario Applauds Ontario’s Investments into Skilled Trades & Technology Education Programs Following the FES

Skills Ontario Applauds Ontario’s Investments into Skilled Trades & Technology Education Programs Following the FES

November 13, 2023 Skills Ontario applauds the Government of Ontario for its continued support and funding for initiatives that enable more youth to pursue rewarding careers in skilled trades & technologies following the inclusion of a $5.4 million investment into the Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck Program in the Fall Economic Statement. The report…

BC Hydro Adding Higher-Powered Fast Chargers to its Network

BC Hydro Adding Higher-Powered Fast Chargers to its Network

November 10, 2023 At Fully Charged LIVE Canada, BC Hydro announced it is adding higher-powered chargers to its fast-charging network with the introduction of 180-kilowatt charging units, which can add up to 180 kilometres of driving to an average electric vehicle in about 10 minutes. “B.C. is a leader in electric vehicle adoption and has one…

More than $7M Invested in RVE to Democratize Access to EV Charging in North America

More than $7M Invested in RVE to Democratize Access to EV Charging in North America

November 10, 2023 Recharge Véhicule Électrique (RVE) announces total investments of over $7 million to support the development and deployment of innovative solutions that democratize access to home charging for electric vehicle owners across North America. This project will eventually free up 4,000 megawatts of power from the electrical grid, and enable electric vehicle charging to be moved to…

More Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Homes Coming to B.C., Zoning Barriers Removed

More Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Homes Coming to B.C., Zoning Barriers Removed

November 10, 2023 The Province is introducing new housing legislation to deliver more small-scale, multi-unit housing for people, including townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes, and fix outdated zoning rules to help build more homes faster. “Anyone looking for a place to live in a community they love knows how hard it is – and outdated…

ABB and Polara Collaborate to Accelerate Emissions Reduction with Transport Charging Solution

ABB and Polara Collaborate to Accelerate Emissions Reduction with Transport Charging Solution

November 10, 2023 ABB has been awarded a contract by EV infrastructure company Polara to provide e-mobility Compact Secondary Substation (CSS) skid-mounted power distribution units to charge and electrify vehicle fleets in Canada and the United States. As part of the exclusive collaboration, ABB is supplying power distribution skids for the Polara CHRGPKTM, an optimized modular design unit…

Canadian Elected to IEC Conformity Assessment Board

Canadian Elected to IEC Conformity Assessment Board

November 10, 2023 The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to announce that David Brière, P. Eng., Technical Manager, High Tech & Electrical Appliances, at CSA Group, was elected to the IEC’s Conformity Assessment Board (CAB) during the IEC’s 87th General Meeting.  Election of a Canadian member on IEC CAB demonstrates confidence in Canada’s…

Canadian Construction Leaders Urge Federal Government to Partner in Building a Strong Foundation for Economic Growth

Canadian Construction Leaders Urge Federal Government to Partner in Building a Strong Foundation for Economic Growth

November 10, 2023 Earlier this week, nearly 100 construction leaders from every province gethered on Parliament Hill to bring a unified message to the federal government: partner with the construction industry to build a strong foundation for a stronger Canada. Construction is a major contributor to Canada’s economic health. The construction industry contributed $151 billion (7.4%) to Canada’s GDP in 2022 and…