December 1, 2025 By Melvin Newman, Patabid CEO & Ian Paterson, Patabid Client Success Manager and journeyman electrician with 30+ years of experience In the competitive world of electrical contracting, knowing how to estimate electrical jobs effectively can make the difference between winning profitable projects and watching opportunities slip away. For electrical contractors, mastering advanced…
December 1, 2025 Not all USB Chargers are Created Equal As the number of devices used daily increases, so does the need for a charger that delivers safe speeds and maximum charging potential. A high-quality USB charger delivers efficient charging without risk of damage, but the sea of USB chargers and outlets available on online…
December 1, 2025 A new study from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business finds that improving housing affordability isn’t just a social good — it’s an economic growth opportunity. Build and Benefit: How Homebuilding Incentives Can Pay Off for Cities, Homeowners and Local Economies reframes housing policy reform as a sustainable fiscal growth strategy, demonstrating meaningful…
November 30, 2025 By CSC LED In Canada’s industrial lighting sector, one of the most critical yet often overlooked safety components is lighting designed specifically for hazardous locations, otherwise known as HazLoc (hazardous location) LED lighting. For workplaces dealing with flammable gases, vapours, combustible dust, or ignitable fibres, standard LED fixtures simply don’t cut it….
November 17, 2025 Effective January 1, 2026, all personnel, including subcontractors and visitors to EllisDon and Bird Construction sites, the companies announced, must wear a CSA and/or ANSI Type 2 hard hat with manufacturer-approved integrated (four-point) chin strap, worn according to the specifications, properly adjusted and fastened. The hard hat Class must be appropriate for…
September 17, 2025 Sustainability and occupant well-being have become top priorities for smart home consumers, while AI-driven technologies continue to reshape expectations around comfort and convenience. These are among the findings from the latest research by the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB), conducted in collaboration with Harbor Research. The 2025 Smart Home Trends…
November 17, 2025 By Band-n-Go At Band-N-Go, we are at the forefront of supporting Ontario’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by supplying essential products to those enhancing the infrastructure needed for public charging stations. As the number of electric vehicles increases, so does the demand for accessible public charging options. We actively participate as a…
November 16, 2025 The City of Winnipeg has released a guide to solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and permit requirements for wall mounted, roof mounted and ground mounted installations for both housing and commercial applications. This bulletin attempts to address all scenarios however, solar PV system designs and equipment can vary greatly for each installation, so…
By Blake Marchand In discussion with Erich Bockley, the LEDVANCE EVSE Product Manager, the conversation emphasized the importance of flexibility in their approach to the current EV industry landscape. Earlier this year, LEDVANCE introduced its PHASE EV™ Gen 2 Level 2 Commercial Charger. Bockley explained that flexibility was a key priority in the development, due to…
By Alex Whalen, Category Manager for Electrical products at IPEX Electrical Inc. Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT) continues to shift expectations for how conduit systems should be installed in buildings and how they should perform on a jobsite. ENT offers many significant advantages including faster installation, improved safety and reduction in injury potential, and enhanced long-term…
November 16, 2025 Changes to the Ontario Fire Code that will take effect on January 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing safety in residential spaces. Under the updated regulations, all residential occupancies including homes, apartments and other dwellings that contain a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage must have: “Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because it is odourless, tasteless and…
November 16, 2025 The transition to a greener economy promises long-term environmental benefits, anticipated to create both significant opportunities and challenges. One of the key concerns is the labour market implications during the ramp-up of clean technologies. This transition is accelerating the demand for existing and new competencies that, if in short supply, could impede…
November 16, 2025 by Brandon ArmstrongMac’s II Agencies Sales Manager, Industrial If you’ve ever been stuck choosing between a simple relay and a full-blown PLC, you know the frustration. Relays feel too limited. PLCs? Too expensive, too complex, and loaded with features you’ll never use. What you really need is something in between. That’s exactly…
November 10, 2025 The Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trade and Technology (CCWESTT) has just released the first Gender Equality Report Card, which provides comprehensive, evidence-based insight into the state of gender equality across Canada’s provinces and territories in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT) workplaces. The report draws on 18 participatory research…
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November 10, 2025 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendices B and…
November 10, 2025 More than 200 Calgarians now have new homes in Downtown West as the former Dominion Centre office reopens as Dominion Civic Apartments. The former Dominion Centre has been transformed from 100,000 square feet of vacant office space to an energy efficient and climate resilient residential building with 132 modern rental suites. The…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
