What Consulting Engineers Specify
Jan 07 2016
Wire and cable, lighting, and wiring devices top the list.
Jan 07 2016
Wire and cable, lighting, and wiring devices top the list.
Total investment in building construction rebounded in January, up 6.7% from December to $14.8 billion. Gains in the residential sector (+9.0% to $10.4 billion) led investment for the month, as the non-residential sector continued to moderate the overall rate of investment in building construction (+1.5% to $4.4 billion).
It’s International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the women who came before me making it possible for me to consider a job in the skilled trades, and to celebrate all the current women who are curious enough to take on a predominately male industry.
The total value of building permits decreased 3.7% to $7.5 billion in August, following increases of 15.5% in June and 0.7% in July…
Lots of factors come in to play. Availability and manufacturer’s rep are neck ‘n neck, closely followed by four other factors.
Electric resistance heat (ERH) is a safe and simple solution for many heating needs, and frequently offers meaningful advantages over other sources of heating. When used in residential, commercial or industrial applications, ERH provides a comfortable, efficient, and affordable heating option that is often the preferred method.
The other day I came across an interesting article that takes us back to some early innovations regarding the use of electric motors in manufacturing facilities. The article titled “The Electric Motor in Factories”, and was published in Science by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1889.
October 21, 2024 By Matthew Biswas What happens when you get a random text like this from an unfamiliar number? Long time no talk! We finally got the new light fixture for the dining room. Can you come over this week and put it up? Oh, can you bring the right dimmer? After you scroll… Read More…
October 21, 2024 Impact Recruitment’s latest salary guide highlights significant trends shaping the construction and trades sectors in 2024, leading into 2025. With rising interest rates finally stabilizing, companies are resuming previously shelved builds, including some major infrastructure projects, and finding and securing skilled talent remains top priority. In the construction and development sectors, mid-level… Read More…
October 21, 2024 Purpose: Clarifies whether the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition (NBC(AE)) requires a smoke detector as part of a smoke or fire/smoke damper operation to be connected to the fire alarm system (FAS). Discussion In accordance with Sentence 3.1.8.11.(3) smoke damper and combination smoke/fire dampers must be configured to close automatically… Read More…
October 21, 2024 The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario, has become self-sufficient in electricity following the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. Over a three year period, the system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy… Read More…
October 21, 2024 RESA Power, LLC has announced the acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Prime is a full-service electrical design, engineering, supply, and services business that has specialized in medium voltage electrical power and control systems, as well as providing electrical field services, since 2010. With the Prime acquisition, RESA Power significantly… Read More…
October 21, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Elec-Tech Sales Ltd. as their new representative for British Columbia, Canada, effective October 15, 2024. For over 40 years Elec-Tech Sales has been representing leading electrical manufacturers in B.C. They have a strong presence with HPS channel partners as well as experience… Read More…
October 21, 2024 The Government of Canada is committed to maximizing energy performance and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while helping industry gain a competitive edge. The federal investment of $40 million from the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) to Emissions Reduction Alberta will help to develop and manage a province-wide program for industry to become more… Read More…
October 21, 2024 A 2024 NECA ShowStopper Award was awarded to Arlington’s Furred Wall Box™ Kits at the 2024 NECA Show on September 29 in San Diego, CA. Arlington’s Furred Wall Box Kits make challenging outlet box installations easy! There’s NO NEED to break out concrete block… install furring strips… or foam around the box…. Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.