February 22, 2024 SkilledTradesBC have announced CEO Shelley Gray is one of six women selected for Business in Vancouver’s Influential Women in Business Awards 2024. Shelley’s nomination was based on her work leading the organization through a critical year of transition and transformation, including the implementation of Skilled Trades Certification. It also celebrated SkilledTradesBC’s record-breaking year in…
February 22, 2024 Carson Keen was presented with an Emerging Leader Award at the AEA Calgary 2023 Christmas Luncheon this past December for his remarkable career and contributions he continues to make within Alberta’s lighting industry. Carson’s career within the lighting industry began over 15 years ago, with 13 of those years being spent at…
February 22, 2024 Two new grants will help Nova Scotian apprentices purchase tools and technology to support their training and launch their careers. The Province will provide a one-time grant of up to $1,000 to purchase new tools, equipment and clothing required, while a technology support grant will offer up to $900 for a computer…
February 22, 2024 Conduit bending – one of the hardest skills for professional electricians to master – is now easier than ever to learn, thanks to a first-of-its kind partnership between BILT, an app that has revolutionized step-by-step interactive instructions for DIYers and IDEAL Electrical, a 108-year manufacturer of electrical tools and supplies for professional electricians. The…
February 22, 2024 At Light + Building 2024, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will shine a spotlight on the innovative products, software and services, as well as the collaborations needed to drive true sustainability impact for customers and societies. The company’s focus for the 2024 show is ‘Technology to transform the everyday for everyone’, through which it…
February 22, 2024 Alcoa announced that it will supply global cable producer Nexans with aluminum produced from a revolutionary process that eliminates all direct greenhouse gas emissions from the traditional smelting process. Nexans will be the world’s first cable manufacturer to use metal from the breakthrough ELYSIS™ process, which replaces all greenhouse gas emissions with…
February 15, 2024 Greg Stephenson, senior vice-president, electrical of Bartle & Gibson has been elected as AD Electrical – Canada’s new board chair. Drawing upon his three decades of invaluable industry experience within the electrical sector, in this new role Stephenson is poised to lead a board of eight individuals as the group offers guidance…
February 15, 2024 ABB has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), securing a place on its annual ‘A List’. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Climate Change questionnaire, ABB is one of a small number of companies that achieved an ‘A’…
February 15, 2024 The Canadian Apprenticeship Service (CAS) offers financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who hire and train new first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades in the construction and industrial/manufacturing sectors. The funding was introduced in 2022 and to date over 600 employers in Nova Scotia have benefitted from it. The…
February 15, 2024 Since launching the Canada Greener Homes Grant initiative three years ago, the federal government has helped over 165,000 Canadians upgrade their homes and save an average of $386 per year on their energy bills. As the program continues, the Government of Canada expects to help over half a million Canadians upgrade their…
February 15, 2024 CanREA welcomes the federal governemnt’s Greener Homes Program Program 2.0 that helps Canadians “Go Solar” and retrofit their homes to reduce their energy bills and GHG emissions. “Today’s announcement is important to the continued success of the residential solar sector in Canada,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO. “The Greener Homes…
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) launched the National Mentor Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades to offer online programming to develop and enhance mentorship skills for women and gender diverse individuals in the trades.
February 8, 2024 Congratulations to Sheila Lowry at WOW Lighting and Controls Inc. for receiving Alberta Electrical Alliance’s 25 Years of Service award at their 2023 AEA Industry Awards! “In the realm of the lighting industry, there is no one more deserving of this award than Sheila. Her tireless dedication, industry expertise, and commitment to excellence have…
February 8, 2024 Applications are now open to join ECABC’s Board of Directors for 2024-25. Candidates must be a representative of a contractor member of the Association and able to make a multi-year commitment. ECABC’s Directors provide strategic guidance and corporate oversight, and are expected to regularly attend ECABC events. You can download the application…
February 8, 2024 Leviton announced it will transition the cable brand Berk-Tek, a Leviton Company, to Leviton in 2024. Leviton acquired Berk-Tek in September 2020. When combined with previous acquisitions, Leviton now has a unique global manufacturing footprint providing its customers with end-to-end copper and fiber cabling systems. “The acquisition of Berk-Tek in 2020 into…
It takes one individual or company to make a difference. Whether they demonstrate strong leadership or a commitment to contributing to the health of the industry, it is important to recognize these individuals to breed success. Nominating an individual for their commitment and successful accomplishments builds the community to grow, lead and compete in an ever-changing world. Recipients will be honoured at this year’s 2024 Industry Conference in Banff, AB, during the awards gala.
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