July 17, 2026 The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) latest report, Building forward: Industry-informed procurement strategies for successful project delivery, brings the construction industry’s perspective directly to project owners at a time of growing infrastructure demands, rising costs, and capacity constraints. Developed in response to a request from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) during one of…
July 17, 2026 Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 Lighting Project Highlights How Cooper Lighting Solutions Can Help Support a Facility Built to Serve the Community Day & Night Maple Ridge Fire Hall No. 4 is a 22,800-square-foot post-disaster facility designed to support emergency response, training, maintenance, and daily operations. The two-storey hall includes apparatus…
The Canada lighting industry is entering a transformative phase driven by sustainability goals, smart infrastructure development, energy-efficiency regulations, and increasing demand for connected technologies. Lighting is no longer viewed as a basic utility across commercial buildings, industrial facilities, public infrastructure, residential projects and retail environments. Now, it has become a strategic component of modern building…
July 13, 2026 Variance 24-ECV-002-024-MMTE was introduced to allow meter-mounted transfer equipment (MMTE) to be approved under SPE-1000 while no Canadian certification standard existed. With the publication of ANSI/CAN/UL 1008M:2025 Transfer Switch Equipment, Meter-Mounted, a recognized certification standard is now available making the use of the SPE-1000 approval unnecessary. The variance will be archived effective…
July 13, 2026 If becoming an Inspector is of interest to you and you meet the requirements outlined below, please submit a fully completed online application, including a detailed resume outlining previous employment (including employer names and dates of employment), work history, education, and the date of issue of your original 309A Certificate of Qualification….
July 13, 2026 Earlier this month ECAO Executive Director, Graeme Aitken issued the following letter to ECAO members regarding changes within the organization. Dear ECAO Members and Industry Colleagues, It is with a mixture of immense pride and genuine sadness that I share the news of an important change within the ECAO family. After more…
July 13, 2026 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released a formal submission in response to the provincial government’s Construction Prompt Payment Act Discussion Paper, supported by construction companies and associations from across the province, as the next step toward implementation of the Act’s regulatory framework. The submission is backed by firms and associations representing over 5,000…
July 13, 2026 The total value of investment in building construction increased $540.8 million (+2.3%) to $23.6 billion in April. The residential sector rose 3.1%, while the non-residential sector edged up 0.7%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 7.8% in April. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in April increased 2.2%…
July 13, 2026 In May, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased $215.0 million (-1.7%) to reach $12.4 billion. The decline in construction intentions was due to the non-residential sector (-6.1%) and tempered by the residential sector (+1.2%). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in May decreased 1.6%…
Every commercial lighting project starts with the same goal: deliver the right performance, meet code requirements, improve efficiency, and create a reliable system that lasts.
By EB Horsman & Son Outdoor pools, spas, and water features are designed to create comfortable and engaging environments. Behind every installation, however, is a complex electrical system powering pumps, heaters, filtration, and lighting. In these settings, water significantly increases electrical risk, making reliable protection essential. For both residential and commercial applications, the Littelfuse Shock…
Section 66 — Amusement Parks, Midways, Carnivals, Film and TV Sets, TV Remote Broadcasting Locations and Travelling Shows.
Proper cable sizing is a critical part of electrical system design, it directly affects safety, reliability, and equipment performance.
Outdoor spaces have become an extension of where we work, play and live. From modern outdoor office spaces to curated hospitality rooftop retreats…
July 3, 2026 What’s New with Licensing at ESA? What Ontario Electrical Contractors Need to Know The electrical industry continues to evolve, and so does the way Ontario’s licensed electrical contractors and master electricians interact with the ESA. From a new self-serve licensing platform to compliance trends, enforcement activity, and labor mobility updates, there have…
July 3, 2026 By EB Horsman & Son On July 1, Canadians come together to celebrate Canada Day, a time to reflect on what unites us from coast to coast and the people, places, and industries that help build this country. At EB Horsman & Son, that pride runs deep. It is part of our Western…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
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