January 22, 2024 Newcomers and Nova Scotians now have more access to training and certification in construction trades. “We’ve taken bold action and made significant investments to help increase and preserve affordable housing in Nova Scotia,” said John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “We also need to have enough skilled trades professionals and…
January 22, 2024 ABB is investing in Lumin, the US-based provider of responsive energy management solutions, to bring new smart and sustainable technologies to homes in North America. ABB led the strategic investment with participation from Lumin’s primary institutional investor, Carbon Drawdown Collective, and its other incumbent investors. Lumin’s innovative platform enables electrification upgrades without…
January 15, 2024 Leviton is excited to announce Etienne Normand has joined their team on January 8th as Field Service Technician for Quebec. View the LinkedIn post HERE
Westburne has introduced a new website, featuring seamless browsing, effortless shopping, and a cart-building experience with a new interactive catalogue. Add products to your cart with a simple click. Visit westburne.ca Source
January 15, 2024 Next Sales and Marketing Inc has announced a new partnered with Hammond Manufacturing, a Canadian manufacturer for Electrical enclosures, effective January 29th, 2024. This partnership will allow Next Sales and Marketing to offer customers the best electrical enclosures for the commercial and industrial markets in Atlantic Canada, made by one of the…
January 15, 2024 Techspan Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Roney to the role of Ontario Regional Manager – Electrical Division. Adam joined the Techspan team in 2010 and has been responsible for developing customers and achieving consistent sales growth across multiple regions in Ontario. Adam’s previous sales responsibilities have included…
January 11, 2024 Hubbell Incorporated announced the execution of a definitive agreement to sell its Residential Lighting business to Kingswood Capital Management, LP, for a cash purchase price of $131 million, subject to customary adjustments. The business sells indoor and outdoor lighting solutions and is expected to generate approximately $190 million in sales in 2023. “This transaction reflects our ongoing…
January 11, 2024 The Nova Scotia Skills Competition is a unique opportunity for students and apprentices to compete in skilled trade and technology competitions. Apprentices develop and showcase their skills, gain experience, and add to their resume, with hours spent competing counted towards their apprenticeship. Hosted annually in the spring, the Nova Scotia Skills Competition…
January 8, 2024 Leviton Network Solutions today announced that it is now providing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) on end-to-end global copper systems. Leviton’s EPDs are third-party verified by UL and visible on UL’s SPOT Product Database. The EPD is a registered document that communicates a standard set of comprehensive information about a product’s environmental impact…
January 8, 2024 Due to the volume of applications during the second intake of the Housing Challenge Fund, the Province increased the original budget of $50 million to a $75 million commitment to help accelerate housing starts. Twenty developers will access the preferential ten year two per cent interest rate over 10 years to fast track the construction…
January 8, 2024 A new fund will help support community-based renewable energy generation. The three-year $3.5 million Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) Fund is now open to applications from municipalities, Indigenous communities, and community groups. “Residents know what is needed in their own communities, and they want to do their part for the environment to…
January 8, 2024 The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is delighted to introduce MyCreds™, an innovative digital credential wallet. MyCreds™️ is a globally recognized, secure and trusted online exchange for sharing and accessing credentials. With MyCreds™, apprentices and certified trades professionals can securely share, and employers can securely access, digital credentials anytime, anywhere, on any device….
January 7, 2024 Starting January 3, 2024, Island residents with an annual household income under $100,000 may be eligible for a free heat pump. Property value limits have also been removed so that even more Island households are eligible for the program. “With over 7,000 free heat pumps installed, replacing 7 million litres of home…
January 7, 2024 Nova Scotians planning new construction or renovation projects will have more time to adapt to pending new building code requirements in the province. Amendments to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations that were proposed to take effect January 1 will be adopted at a later date to allow more time for education…
January 7, 2024 The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia strongly supports newly enacted legislation that will ensure reliable payment timelines on construction projects led by the federal government. The Government of Canada’s Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act officially came into force on December 9, 2023, and mandates the government to pay contractors within 28…
January 7, 2024 Munden Enterprises is proud to announce its partnership with Blink Charging to represent their innovative electric vehicle charging solutions in Atlantic Canada. “Get ready for a greener future as we work together to expand accessibility to sustainable energy options in the region.” Go Here to view Blink’s EV charging solutions. Source
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
