January 15, 2024
Watt’s the Word Podcast’s first episode of 2024 features Melvin Newman, the CTO and co-founder of PataBid. We dive into the world of electrical innovation, discussing PataBid’s groundbreaking estimating software in the construction industry.
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Find more information at patabid.com
Melvin is a contributor to Electrical Industry News Week. You can find his aritcles HERE.
Join CAF-FCA as they explore the future of apprentice learning from the apprentice, educator and trainer perspective.
January 25, 2024 Witness over 76 skilled trade and technology contests and explore the Career Exploration Showcase featuring over 60 employers, labour unions, and representatives. Register for the Young Women’s Conference, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Conference, and the Skills Ontario: Skilled Trades Conference for Guidance Educators. NEW THIS YEAR, check out the Skills…
May 31, 2023 In the sixth episode of Sonepar’s Stories of Growth series, they’re headed to Belgium to speak with leaders who joined the Sonepar family as long as nine years ago, and to hear all about their journey since making the transition. Sonepar has built an undisputed leadership position in business-to-business electrical product distribution,…
March 1, 2023 About this Course In 2022, BC adopted the 2021 version of the Canadian Electrical Code (Part1, Twenty-fifth Edition, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, CSA Standard C22.1-18). The new version includes several changes to support electrical workers in the safe installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. This course provides an in-depth…
TSASK is offering a free online 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Updates Course that provides supplementary information to clarify the requirements of the 25th edition of the CEC.
December 13, 2022 Name: Workshop: Gender Mainstreaming in Workplace Settings – February 1, 2023 Date: February 1, 2023 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST Location: Zoom (Link will be provided to participants closer to the date) This workshop is free to attend. Focus Topic: Gender Mainstreaming in Workplace Settings This one-hour virtual session will introduce participants to current concepts…
July 19, 2024 By Elle Bremmer Earlier this year, Stelpro and Innovair announced a strategic partnership to stregnthen their position in the North American market and support growth for both companies. The excitement surrounding the companies’ latest strategic alliance is evident in the lively conversation between Louis Beaulieu and Pierre Huard, CEOs of Innovair Solutions and Groupe Stelpro… Read More…
July 19, 2024 Month over month, investment in building construction edged up 0.8% to $20.8 billion in May, rebounding from a 2.0% decrease in April. Both residential (+0.9% to $14.4 billion) and non-residential (+0.6% to $6.4 billion) sectors rose slightly in May. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was up 0.9% to $12.7 billion in May. Decline in… Read More…
July 19, 2024 By John Kerr & Owen Hurst The recent acquisition announcements in the past month or so represent a mix of new moves being made in the electrical distribution channel in Canada that we feel demands some close reflection. The landscape is changing dramatically and quickly with the recent M&A activity that included… Read More…
July 15, 2024 Investment in building construction decreased 2.0% to $20.5 billion in April compared with March. The residential sector declined 2.7% to $14.2 billion, while the non-residential sector fell 0.5% to $6.3 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction decreased 1.9% to $12.6 billion in April. Investment in residential sector declines Investment in residential building construction decreased by… Read More…
Nexans announces the appointment of Timothy King as Vice President of BU North America for Nexans’ D&U AMEA Business. Read More…
July 19, 2024 “We are thrilled to introduce Ivan Roy as the new General Manager of Nedco Quebec,” said Nedco on LinkedIn. “Ivan brings a wealth of experience in the electrical distribution industry, having held several leadership positions that have shaped his expertise and leadership skills. As the GMA Regional Director at Nedco Quebec since… Read More…
July 18, 2024 The federal government has announced federal investments in two organizations to install 660 Level 2 EV chargers across Nova Scotia: All the chargers are expected to be installed by December 2024 and will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease. Before hitting the roads, Canadians can easily map… Read More…
July 18, 2024 City Electric Supply (CES) proudly announces the success of its third annual fundraising golf tournament. Held on May 24th at Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club in Kelowna, the event brought together community members, local electrical companies, customers, vendors, and employees from CES BC Interior District branches including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton,… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
