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Recent survey: the type of electrical contracting projects you’re working on
This week: the type of projects performed by Canadian electrical contractors in 2012 and 2013.
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Multi-Unit Construction Intentions Push Down the Residential Sector for November 2024 Building Permits
January 20, 2025 The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $739.5 million (-5.9%) to $11.7 billion in November, a second consecutive monthly decline. The residential sector led the decrease, followed by the non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in November declined 5.8% from the previous… Read More…
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Ontario Save On Energy Home Renovation Savings Program
January 20, 2025 On January 7, the Government of Ontario announced 14 new and expanded energy-efficiency programs, including the Home Renovation Savings Program, as part of a new $10.9 billion investment in energy efficiency to help families and businesses save money. Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with endorsement from the Ontario government, have partnered to… Read More…
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NETCO’s Virtual Reality Motor Control Training Launches After Successful Completion of Train-the-Trainer
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 26
Section 26 is a general section of the code and applies to the installation of all electrical equipment. Appendix B contains important additional helpful notes. This section is divided into several parts, with the general rules 26-002 to 26-012 applying to all electrical equipment and additional parts for specific types of equipment. Read More…
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Leviton Canada Announces Structural Changes to the Sales Organization
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Nesco Announces New Sales Agent for Northern Ontario
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ABB and Wieland Electric Partner to Redefine Efficiency in Modular Construction
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ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition
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