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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.
Saskatchewan Sees Growth in Construction Investment
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…
How World Market Center Stands Apart from Las Vegas’ 12 Million Lights
It was in February 2018 that National Geographic described Las Vegas as the brightest spot on Earth. That was based on the view from space at night. While Paris retains the honor of being known as the “City of Lights,” Las Vegas is often referred to as the city of electric lighting—more than 12 million…
Total Value of Building Permits Decline 13.9% in June, 2024
August 15, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada fell 13.9% to $9.9 billion in June, extending the decline observed in May. Decreases were reported in 11 of the 13 provinces and territories, with both residential and non-residential sectors experiencing reductions. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits declined 14.3% in June, following a 13.4% decline…
Ready, Set, Scale: How to Grow Your Field Service Business
Through many trials and tribulations, you’ve grown your business to where it is today. It’s taken blood, sweat, tears, long hours and sacrifice. But, it’s all been worth it to have something which you can call your own. It’s even more worth it when you can finally take that next step to grow your business even further and expand your service, project and maintenance work.
New Electrical STANDATA Released in April: Liquid-filled Transformers & Lightning Protection Systems
Alberta has released two STANDATA updates in April: Liquid-filled Transformers & Lightning Protection Systems. The latter is a joint Building and Electrical STANDATA interprestation.
Value of Building Permits Issued in August rose 6.1%
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.
Saskatchewan Sees Growth in Construction Investment
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…
How World Market Center Stands Apart from Las Vegas’ 12 Million Lights
It was in February 2018 that National Geographic described Las Vegas as the brightest spot on Earth. That was based on the view from space at night. While Paris retains the honor of being known as the “City of Lights,” Las Vegas is often referred to as the city of electric lighting—more than 12 million…
Total Value of Building Permits Decline 13.9% in June, 2024
August 15, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada fell 13.9% to $9.9 billion in June, extending the decline observed in May. Decreases were reported in 11 of the 13 provinces and territories, with both residential and non-residential sectors experiencing reductions. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits declined 14.3% in June, following a 13.4% decline…
Ready, Set, Scale: How to Grow Your Field Service Business
Through many trials and tribulations, you’ve grown your business to where it is today. It’s taken blood, sweat, tears, long hours and sacrifice. But, it’s all been worth it to have something which you can call your own. It’s even more worth it when you can finally take that next step to grow your business even further and expand your service, project and maintenance work.
New Electrical STANDATA Released in April: Liquid-filled Transformers & Lightning Protection Systems
Alberta has released two STANDATA updates in April: Liquid-filled Transformers & Lightning Protection Systems. The latter is a joint Building and Electrical STANDATA interprestation.
Value of Building Permits Issued in August rose 6.1%
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.
Saskatchewan Sees Growth in Construction Investment
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…
How World Market Center Stands Apart from Las Vegas’ 12 Million Lights
It was in February 2018 that National Geographic described Las Vegas as the brightest spot on Earth. That was based on the view from space at night. While Paris retains the honor of being known as the “City of Lights,” Las Vegas is often referred to as the city of electric lighting—more than 12 million…
Total Value of Building Permits Decline 13.9% in June, 2024
August 15, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada fell 13.9% to $9.9 billion in June, extending the decline observed in May. Decreases were reported in 11 of the 13 provinces and territories, with both residential and non-residential sectors experiencing reductions. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits declined 14.3% in June, following a 13.4% decline…
Ready, Set, Scale: How to Grow Your Field Service Business
Through many trials and tribulations, you’ve grown your business to where it is today. It’s taken blood, sweat, tears, long hours and sacrifice. But, it’s all been worth it to have something which you can call your own. It’s even more worth it when you can finally take that next step to grow your business even further and expand your service, project and maintenance work.
New Electrical STANDATA Released in April: Liquid-filled Transformers & Lightning Protection Systems
Alberta has released two STANDATA updates in April: Liquid-filled Transformers & Lightning Protection Systems. The latter is a joint Building and Electrical STANDATA interprestation.
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BC Hydro Making it Easier and More Affordable to Connect New Homes
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Mitrex Sets Record with Largest BIPV Solar Panel Mural at SunRise Residential in Edmonton
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EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: MGM Transformers
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