SNC-Lavalin and ABB Announce Formation of Linxon, a New Joint Venture
Linxon has been formed to execute turnkey substation projects, combining the strengths of both SNC-Lavalin and ABB to deliver customer value.
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Back to School with the Ideal National Championship: Qualifying Round Extended
Ideal has extended the 2018 National Championship qualifying round to October 19. The “Nationals” has been extremely popular across Canada, and with this extension Ideal will be better able to meet the demand to hold qualifying events, particularly from colleges and trade schools
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Electri International Survey for Electrical Contractors as the Integrator
Electri International and Maxim Consulting are conducting research about the differences between your electrical construction business and your low voltage/systems business.
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Researchers to Create Simulation Design Tools for Low Energy Buildings
Carleton University in Ottawa has received $350,750 from Natural Resources Canada to study and model occupant behavioural patterns, with a goal to better predict building energy consumption and find new methods to reduce it.
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CaGBC Appoints New CCO
Brent Gilmour has been named CaGBC’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). As CCO, Brent will play a critical role in executing CaGBC strategic priorities, focusing to advance business opportunities and running day-to-day critical business functions.
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September 25: Webinar on the Impact of Digital Technologies, Automation and Technological Change — Apprentice Perspectives
As skilled trades workplaces become increasingly reliant on mobile technologies and new equipment, systems and techniques requiring enhanced digital skills, what impact is this having on apprentice mentorship and training?
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Keith Maguire, Longtime Industry Volunteer: 1950-2018
Keith passed away on Monday August 20, 2018. He was a fixture of the electrical industry in British Columbia since 1969 when he began working for General Electric.
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OEL Survey: Red Tape Prevents 73% of Ontario Electrical Employers from Hiring New Apprentices
In a recent survey conducted to over 100 electrical employers, the Ontario Electrical League (OEL), respondents indicate that a growing number of potential apprenticeships are being prevented due to ratio restrictions.
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Black & McDonald Acquires Pierre Brossard (1981) Ltée, Expanding Operations in Quebec
Black & McDonald is venturing into the Quebec utilities market through the acquisition of Pierre Brossard (1981) Ltée.
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Northern Cables Expanding Capacity with 16,200 Sq. Ft. Addition
A 16,200 sq. ft. addition to Northern Cables Inc.’s Susan Street plant in Prescott, Ontario will link it with a Northern Cables building on Wood Street.
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Omron Automation appointment to support the Machine Safety Services Market in Canada
Omron Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Joaquin to the position of Safety Services Specialist. Reporting directly to Brett Lupton, Sales Manager, Advanced Sensing &Safety, Michael will be responsible for Omron’s strategic and tactical actions to increase sales within all of Omron’s key industries, which include Automotive, Food, Beverage, Packaging, Pharmaceutical as well as Infrastructure and Government.
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Omron Canada Inc. appointment to support the Industrial Automation Market in Southern Alberta
Omron Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Bashar Abuhamdan to the position of Account Manager – Southern Alberta. Reporting directly to Josh Yates, Regional Sales Manager – Western Canada, Bashar will be responsible for managing Omron’s end users, EPCs, System Integrators and OEM’s.
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Omron Canada Inc. appointment to support the Industrial Automation Market in British Columbia
Omron Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Bashar Abuhamdan to the position of Account Manager – Southern Alberta. Reporting directly to Josh Yates, Regional Sales Manager – Western Canada, Bashar will be responsible for managing Omron’s end users, EPCs, System Integrators and OEM’s.
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November 6-7: Supporting Women in Trades Conference, Halifax, NS
Learn about great initiatives underway across Canada to help address challenges faced by women in the skilled trades. Organized by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, this event is open to women in trades, employers, labour organizations, government, educators and other advocates for diversity and inclusion.
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Alectra Utilities and General Motors Generate Energy Savings That Could Power 3,000 Homes
By working with Alectra Utilities, GM’s St. Catharines, Ontario facility replaced 854 interior bay metal halides with 700 energy-efficient LED fixtures and upgraded 17 air make-up units with high efficient motors and VFD controls.
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Prince George, BC Tests Solar Parking Lot
The City of Prince George has installed BC’s first solar-powered parking lot, which involved installing a 20-square-metre area of solar panels in the parking lot at city hall.
