October 15, 2021
The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) released “Skate to Where the Puck is Going,” an industrial blueprint that re-imagines the province’s energy economy and offers a bold vision for creating 200,000 good-paying jobs while maintaining significant employment in the oil and gas sector.
Synapse Wireless, Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT) company, and a member of the McWane family of companies, will exhibit their SimplySnap Facility Performance Optimization solutions at two upcoming tradeshows…
Houle recently anounced on LinkedIn that they have been listed as one of the 2022 VRCA Silver Awards winners for their work on the Neptune Bulk Terminals – Allison Project.
Bartle & Gibson has gotten back to hosting customer appreciation events at their branches.
CUTRIC ihas formally welcomed its newest Board of Directors as elected at their Annual General Meeting held on June 28.
The following Electrical STANDATA is now available on the Alberta.ca website.
June 5, 2026 Dear Industry Professionals, When specifying electrical conduit for critical facilities, such as hospitals and data centers, the finish on your raceway system is just as crucial as its structural integrity. Many non-domestic steel products use electroplated zinc coatings that harbor a hidden, expensive liability: zinc whiskers. These microscopic, electrically conductive metallic filaments Read More…
June 1, 2026 Engagement is now open to support the implementation of the new Construction Prompt Payment Act, which is designed to ensure fair, on-time payment for contractors and subcontractors. Engagement is taking place through the B.C. Construction Prompt Payment Act discussion paper. This paper has been distributed to partners in the construction industry to collect Read More…
June 1, 2026 As an electrical contractor, pools and hot tubs aren’t just another install. They’re high-liability environments where small oversights can turn into serious safety issues. And those risks aren’t theoretical. “We are seeing reports of shocks at hot tubs,” says ESA Technical Advisor Trevor Tremblay. “We had one example of people just relaxing Read More…
May 29, 2026 By Christian Dettmer, Head of Technical Department – HELU The conductor material is the heart of a cable or wire. It forms the core and ensures efficient transmission of energy, signals, or data. Depending on the area of application, the right choice is crucial for the reliability, service life, and performance of Read More…
June 4, 2026 ABB is entering into an expanded distribution relationship with EWEL, an Edmonton-based electrical wholesaler. Effective June 8, 2026, this collaboration expands ABB’s distribution reach across residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sectors in Western Canada. Strengthened market position: This relationship reflects our continued commitment to providing high-quality electrical products with EWEL offering their products to the market through their locations in Western Canada Enhanced customer support: By combining Read More…
June 1, 2026 Nesco Canada has announced the appointment of Alliance Marketing Ltd. as its sales representative for British Columbia, effective June 1, 2026. Nesco Canada manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of electrical products including electrical conduits, flexible aluminum and liquid tight conduit, EMT and rigid elbows, conduit nipples, weatherproof products, explosionproof fittings , and various conduit Read More…
June 1, 2026 Recently, Hammond Manufacturing was pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Tino as its new Southwestern Ontario Regional Sales Representative for the company’s Electrical Enclosures division, effective May 25. Jason Tino brings more than 20 years of technical sales experience across the electrical and industrial markets, with a strong background in customer Read More…
June 1, 2026 Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) announced the release of its Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), a national, structured framework designed to advance Indigenous participation, leadership, and economic opportunity across the unionized construction sector. Led by CBTU’s Director of Workforce Development, Lindsay Amundsen, and in partnership with Mokwateh, an Indigenous-owned consultancy, the IRAP establishes 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.
