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Conventional workplace wisdom espouses the virtue of employees being friendly with customers. While friendliness is a good thing, too often employees interpret it as encouragement to become their customer’s friend.
A CABA research report analyzes barriers to adoption and future opportunities in the current smart home and artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and proposes key recommendations for market participants to shape the development of this space.
January 7, 2024 by William (Bill) Burr[i] The 26th Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (CSA C21-1:24) will be published and available in March 2024. Go HERE to pre-order a copy. [i] William (Bill) Burr is an associate member of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Technical Committee and formerly Chair of the…
A new custom lighting design developed by Montreal-based Lightemotion has made its mark in downtown Montreal. Working closely with the facilities team at Complexe Desjardins, Lightemotion has breathed new life into Montreal’s largest mixed use development, totaling 4 million square feet. Located in the Quartier Des Spectacles and facing the recently renovated Place Des Arts, Complexe Desjardins is the latest addition to the Quartier to include a dynamic and innovative lighting design strategy.
January 25, 2024 Lighting can have a powerful impact on the human body. In addition to enhancing vision and reducing eyestrain, lighting stimulates hormones to decrease fatigue, increase alertness and elevate your mood. For these reasons, lighting also has a strong correlation with worker productivity. Studies have proven that proper lighting in production facilities can…
November 20, 2023 Located along the Mille Îles river in Bois-des-Filion, La Berge Perron is a municipal park that required an upgrade to better welcome visitors. A wall was built on the embankment and the asphalt pathway running along the shore was refurbished. The primary goal of this revitalization was to make it easier for…
Conventional workplace wisdom espouses the virtue of employees being friendly with customers. While friendliness is a good thing, too often employees interpret it as encouragement to become their customer’s friend.
A CABA research report analyzes barriers to adoption and future opportunities in the current smart home and artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and proposes key recommendations for market participants to shape the development of this space.
January 7, 2024 by William (Bill) Burr[i] The 26th Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (CSA C21-1:24) will be published and available in March 2024. Go HERE to pre-order a copy. [i] William (Bill) Burr is an associate member of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Technical Committee and formerly Chair of the…
A new custom lighting design developed by Montreal-based Lightemotion has made its mark in downtown Montreal. Working closely with the facilities team at Complexe Desjardins, Lightemotion has breathed new life into Montreal’s largest mixed use development, totaling 4 million square feet. Located in the Quartier Des Spectacles and facing the recently renovated Place Des Arts, Complexe Desjardins is the latest addition to the Quartier to include a dynamic and innovative lighting design strategy.
January 25, 2024 Lighting can have a powerful impact on the human body. In addition to enhancing vision and reducing eyestrain, lighting stimulates hormones to decrease fatigue, increase alertness and elevate your mood. For these reasons, lighting also has a strong correlation with worker productivity. Studies have proven that proper lighting in production facilities can…
November 20, 2023 Located along the Mille Îles river in Bois-des-Filion, La Berge Perron is a municipal park that required an upgrade to better welcome visitors. A wall was built on the embankment and the asphalt pathway running along the shore was refurbished. The primary goal of this revitalization was to make it easier for…
Conventional workplace wisdom espouses the virtue of employees being friendly with customers. While friendliness is a good thing, too often employees interpret it as encouragement to become their customer’s friend.
A CABA research report analyzes barriers to adoption and future opportunities in the current smart home and artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and proposes key recommendations for market participants to shape the development of this space.
January 7, 2024 by William (Bill) Burr[i] The 26th Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (CSA C21-1:24) will be published and available in March 2024. Go HERE to pre-order a copy. [i] William (Bill) Burr is an associate member of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Technical Committee and formerly Chair of the…
A new custom lighting design developed by Montreal-based Lightemotion has made its mark in downtown Montreal. Working closely with the facilities team at Complexe Desjardins, Lightemotion has breathed new life into Montreal’s largest mixed use development, totaling 4 million square feet. Located in the Quartier Des Spectacles and facing the recently renovated Place Des Arts, Complexe Desjardins is the latest addition to the Quartier to include a dynamic and innovative lighting design strategy.
January 25, 2024 Lighting can have a powerful impact on the human body. In addition to enhancing vision and reducing eyestrain, lighting stimulates hormones to decrease fatigue, increase alertness and elevate your mood. For these reasons, lighting also has a strong correlation with worker productivity. Studies have proven that proper lighting in production facilities can…
November 20, 2023 Located along the Mille Îles river in Bois-des-Filion, La Berge Perron is a municipal park that required an upgrade to better welcome visitors. A wall was built on the embankment and the asphalt pathway running along the shore was refurbished. The primary goal of this revitalization was to make it easier for…
by William (Bill) Burr Question: Adam is working in his garage cutting wood on his table saw. Suddenly the lights go out and the sump pump and the table saw stop running. There is obviously a power outage. After a short time, the lights and the sump pump come back on, but thetable saw stays off. Adam needs to restart it. Can you explain why the lights and sump pump come back on… Read More…
Although Rule 36-000 has not yet been amended, note that the definition of voltage in Section 0 – Definitions has been revised in the 26th edition… Read More…
June 2, 2025 Adding rooftop solar panels and a battery energy storage system to a home can help generate clean, renewable energy year round.* A home energy assessment is not required. Solar panels Battery energy storage Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology uses solar cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity. This can help you manage energy costs,… Read More…
June 2, 2025 The government’s Chauffez vert program offers financial assistance to homeowners who wish to replace their oil or propane central heating system with a system that runs on renewable energy (electricity, etc.). Water heater conversion work is also eligible under certain conditions. Summary of eligible work To be eligible for financial assistance, the fuel heating… Read More…
June 2 2025 Vanco Electrical Solutions are excited to announce that Vanco Electrical Solutions has partnered with WAGO, making their full line of innovative spring‑pressure connection and automation products available online at vancoelectrical.com. From their groundbreaking Push‑in CAGE CLAMP® technology to flexible I/O systems, WAGO has built a reputation for reliability and ease of use across… Read More…
June 2, 2025 Sonepar is pleased to announce the promotion of Rob Thibeault to President Robertson Electric effective June 2, 2025. Rob joined Robertson in 2017, bringing with him extensive experience in retail and marketing. Rob’s skill and dedication quickly saw him taking on additional responsibilities in operations, pricing, and analytics. Demonstrating a keen understanding… Read More…
June 2, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Phill Picassinos as the Regional Sales Manager for Eastern GTA, Ontario. Phill will lead HPS’ sales efforts in the Eastern GTA, focusing on strengthening customer relationships and implementing regional strategies that align with national sales objectives. “Phill brings a wealth of experience… Read More…
June 2, 2025 This new council will bring together current apprentices and recently certified journeypersons (within two years) to share their experiences, offer feedback, and help shape the future of apprenticeship training and certification in Nova Scotia. Members will receive an honorarium and have opportunities to contribute ideas directly to the apprenticeship system. Applications are… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.