Survey Says: Key Factors in Buying

There has been a lot of talk about cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models these days but both are relatively new to the lighting industry. Let’s take a look at what they are as well as their roles in commercial lighting.
Today’s building stock accounts for a substantial amount of global energy use, putting increased pressure on governments and corporations to reduce their carbon footprints and energy-related spending. As a result, energy efficiency has become a broad-based strategy to solve both of these challenges.
The value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities rose 6.1% to $9.0 billion in August, largely because of increases in multi-family and industrial permits. Gains were reported in seven provinces, with over one-third of the national increase in Quebec.
November 25, 2022 Our homes and buildings are where we live, work, study and gather. They are also Canada’s third-biggest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Decarbonizing the buildings sector is therefore critical to meeting Canada’s 2030 climate targets and achieving a net-zero economy by 2050. Decarbonized buildings also need to be resilient to a…
In both years, self-employed contracters have the edge over five other categories. At the bottom: franchises.
March 31, 2023 Alberta Prompt Payment legislation took effect in August of 2022. Gowling WLG Construction Law Group provides some insight into how the legislation impacts construction. Prompt payments doesn’t guarantee that a part to a construction contract gets paid, but it does mandate specific requirements around timing of invoicing and payment, “which both parties…
There has been a lot of talk about cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models these days but both are relatively new to the lighting industry. Let’s take a look at what they are as well as their roles in commercial lighting.
Today’s building stock accounts for a substantial amount of global energy use, putting increased pressure on governments and corporations to reduce their carbon footprints and energy-related spending. As a result, energy efficiency has become a broad-based strategy to solve both of these challenges.
The value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities rose 6.1% to $9.0 billion in August, largely because of increases in multi-family and industrial permits. Gains were reported in seven provinces, with over one-third of the national increase in Quebec.
November 25, 2022 Our homes and buildings are where we live, work, study and gather. They are also Canada’s third-biggest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Decarbonizing the buildings sector is therefore critical to meeting Canada’s 2030 climate targets and achieving a net-zero economy by 2050. Decarbonized buildings also need to be resilient to a…
In both years, self-employed contracters have the edge over five other categories. At the bottom: franchises.
March 31, 2023 Alberta Prompt Payment legislation took effect in August of 2022. Gowling WLG Construction Law Group provides some insight into how the legislation impacts construction. Prompt payments doesn’t guarantee that a part to a construction contract gets paid, but it does mandate specific requirements around timing of invoicing and payment, “which both parties…
There has been a lot of talk about cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models these days but both are relatively new to the lighting industry. Let’s take a look at what they are as well as their roles in commercial lighting.
Today’s building stock accounts for a substantial amount of global energy use, putting increased pressure on governments and corporations to reduce their carbon footprints and energy-related spending. As a result, energy efficiency has become a broad-based strategy to solve both of these challenges.
The value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities rose 6.1% to $9.0 billion in August, largely because of increases in multi-family and industrial permits. Gains were reported in seven provinces, with over one-third of the national increase in Quebec.
November 25, 2022 Our homes and buildings are where we live, work, study and gather. They are also Canada’s third-biggest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Decarbonizing the buildings sector is therefore critical to meeting Canada’s 2030 climate targets and achieving a net-zero economy by 2050. Decarbonized buildings also need to be resilient to a…
In both years, self-employed contracters have the edge over five other categories. At the bottom: franchises.
March 31, 2023 Alberta Prompt Payment legislation took effect in August of 2022. Gowling WLG Construction Law Group provides some insight into how the legislation impacts construction. Prompt payments doesn’t guarantee that a part to a construction contract gets paid, but it does mandate specific requirements around timing of invoicing and payment, “which both parties…
April 4, 2025 Alberta Municipalities are proud to provide financial rebates for applicants to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations in Alberta as part of the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) & Alberta Municipalities. The funding will cover up to 46% of your total project cost, which can… Read More…
April 4, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada On March 25, Electrozad, a Sonepar Company, hosted a special retirement reception at Caesars Windsor for industry titan Bill Smith who marked an incredible 50-year career with the company. The reception was held in the elegant Caesars Ballroom, which featured an array of food stations and elegant decor. In… Read More…
April 4, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Schneider Electric is on a mission to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. Since 1836, they have pioneered technological innovation to create a world where life is on. Frederick Morency, Vice President of Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation at Schneider Electric Canada, has experienced this joie de… Read More…
March 31, 2025 By Blake Marchand Late last year Trilliant announced partnerships with Oshawa Power and Milton Hydro to enable suite metering and advanced metering technology using their Smart Building Platform. Those partnerships were the jumping off point for my conversation with Steven Lupo, Managing Director, North America at Trilliant, a company with four decades of innovation in Canada… Read More…
As of April 1, 2025, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s fees have changed due to the 1% reduction in HST in Nova Scotia. NSAA noted on their website that due to the number of references across various pages, you may still come across old fee amounts as they work through updating their website. Here is… Read More…
Established in 2016, the NETCO Leadership Excellence award honours an industry training professional for his/her role for the success and their outstanding contributions to apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training. Read More…
April 4, 2025 Munden Enterprises has announced a partnership with Kane Test Equipment to bring their test and measurement solutions to Atlantic Canada. “We are now excited to announce a new and promising partnership with Kane Test Equipment. Kane Test Equipment brings innovative solutions that align with our dedication to providing the best tools for… Read More…
April 4, 2025 Don Blake has joined Nedco as their Western Canadian Wire & Cable Sales Manager. “With over 20 years of experience in the Wire & Cable industry, Don brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our Nedco West team,” said the company on LinkedIn. “His focus will be on expanding our product… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.