January 22, 2024
MCAC is driving industry best practices with the development of the MCAC Change Order Protocol. The protocol will protect trade contractors from risks association with managing the change process. Providing a fair and reasonable process for the costing and pricing of changes for all industry project stakeholders. Watch the webinar recording to learn more about an industry best practice.
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Red Seal Upgrader The Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) Upgrader training, offered through Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s online delivery platform, is designed to help apprentices for the RSE exam. Becoming a Red Seal qualified electrician requires the completion and commitment of thousands of hours of training, successful completion of several levels of post-secondary education, and a minimum of…
January 5, 2023 Course Description This course identifies and addresses changes relating to the 25th edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, released January 2021. With the guidance of an instructor, you’ll review the new rules, revisions and calculation changes. A quiz will be written at the end of the course, which will qualify…
March 1, 2024 EFC’s Women’s Network is a platform where women and supporters of women of EFC member companies can come together, share their experiences and thoughts, and support each other in a welcoming and relaxed environment. EFC’s Quebec Region Women’s Committee aims to provide a space for women in the industry for open dialogue and…
November 17, 2022 Traditional wiring relying on cable connections that require loads of space is a thing of the past and busbar power distribution is now the industry standard for all industrial enclosures. Globally, companies are deploying busbar to power their modular enclosures, primarily due to safety. Busbar alleviates pain points in panel design, engineering,…
Supported by TCA, BOMA, BILD, Concrete Ontario and CABA, The Buildings Show, comprised of Construct Canada, PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo and World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion, will run face-to-face at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building from November 30 to December 2, 2022 with an online program in advance.
August 3, 2023 Course Description: Exploring CCDC-2 Construction Contract 80% of the people managing construction do not read, do not understand or are not following the construction contracts in place between the two organizations! This creates problems for both the owner and the contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (consultant,…
December 16, 2024 The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $399.1 million (-3.1%) to $12.6 billion in October. This comes on the heels of a strong September, during which construction intentions rose by $1.3 billion to the second-highest level in the series. Despite the monthly decline in October, the total value of building permits… Read More…
By Matthew Biswas Do your eyes roll when you hear terms like Smart home technology? Or are you a true believer? As it turns out controlling electrical devices via low-voltage technology can be easier to implement and use than many of us thought. The Lutron Caseta system uses the internet and Radio Frequency to instantly… Read More…
December 16, 2024 Technical Advisor Trevor Tremblay explains why following best practices and relying on licensed professionals will ensure a smooth and secure transition when integrating this exciting new technology. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses manage energy, providing cost-saving opportunities, increased energy reliability, and a pathway toward sustainability. In… Read More…
December 13, 2024 Schneider Electric has released new survey findings showing Canadians are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of traditional public transit emissions. According to the survey, 83 per cent of Canadians recognize the need for electrified transit to support a sustainable future and are seeking actionable and innovative solutions to ease the nation’s… Read More…
December 16, 2024 Resilient Sales is very excited to announce that they will be representing Liteline in Northern Ontario staring January 1st, 2025. Territory coverage will include Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores. Read More…
December 16, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) have reached financial close on the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre energy retrofit project. The CIB is lending $15 million through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), in addition to RBC’s $5 million financing to support… Read More…
December 16, 2024 FLO has announced new EV charger installations in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of… Read More…
December 13, 2024 LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) has announced that Chuck Cartmill will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2025. Since founding the company in 2002 as C-Vision, Chuck has played an instrumental role in growing LED Roadway Lighting from its modest beginnings in an empty building with one employee into a… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
