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January 22, 2024 Statistics Canada is reporting significant growth in Saskatchewan’s building permits. The total value of building permits in the province reached $249 million in November 2023 (seasonally adjusted). This is an 83.9 per cent increase from November 2022, and the highest increase in all of Canada. Saskatchewan also experienced notable month to month…
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Ever wonder how large construction projects with sales offices and show suites get power when there is only a generator or temporary power established on the construction site?TheBC Safety Authority (BCSA) pays close attention to these types of installations, since fire alarms, sprinklers, and other building code safety systems are not up and running during the construction phase of the project…\
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Often, code users encounter situations where they find themselves at odds with the rules contained in the CEC, Part I. These situations can occur for designers, consultants, installers, inspectors, manufacturers, students, instructors and standards developers alike…
The Implementation of Innovative VR Training at IBEW Training Centres with George Kardaras of Local 586
The VR/AR training is now being implemented at Ontario IBEW training centres, we spoke to George Kardaras, Training Director for IBEW Local 586 Ottawa to gain more insight into the implementation. Kardaras is a Master Electrician who worked in the trade for over 20 years before becoming an educator.
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Case Study: Temporary Power for Large Scale Residential Construction
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 5
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