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Among six job types, project manager salaries consistently lead from 2014 to 2016. However, within each job type salaries vary from year to year.
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September 5, 2025 In May 2025, Julian Solarte-Arango – the sole proprietor of Mr. Fix Enterprise – was sentenced to jail following his third conviction under Ontario’s Electricity Act, 1998. Solarte-Arango was found guilty of four new offences and was sentenced to 15 days in jail for each, with all sentences running concurrently. “Unlicensed electrical…
2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (29th Edition) Comes into Effect May 1, 2025
The Electrical Safety Authority would like to advise that, following robust consultation, the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has approved the regulatory amendment to adopt the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), which comes into effect on May 1, 2025.
Why Digital Estimating?
Estimating is the foundation of any successful electrical contracting business. It is often overlooked though, due to its rapid turnaround nature and lack of direct revenue stream for contractors. However, proper investment in estimating is the key to business development, expansion and longevity.
Average Electrical Contractor Salaries by Job Type
Among six job types, project manager salaries consistently lead from 2014 to 2016. However, within each job type salaries vary from year to year.
Unlicensed Ontario Electrician Sentenced to Jail After Repeat Safety Violations
September 5, 2025 In May 2025, Julian Solarte-Arango – the sole proprietor of Mr. Fix Enterprise – was sentenced to jail following his third conviction under Ontario’s Electricity Act, 1998. Solarte-Arango was found guilty of four new offences and was sentenced to 15 days in jail for each, with all sentences running concurrently. “Unlicensed electrical…
2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (29th Edition) Comes into Effect May 1, 2025
The Electrical Safety Authority would like to advise that, following robust consultation, the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has approved the regulatory amendment to adopt the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), which comes into effect on May 1, 2025.
Why Digital Estimating?
Estimating is the foundation of any successful electrical contracting business. It is often overlooked though, due to its rapid turnaround nature and lack of direct revenue stream for contractors. However, proper investment in estimating is the key to business development, expansion and longevity.
Average Electrical Contractor Salaries by Job Type
Among six job types, project manager salaries consistently lead from 2014 to 2016. However, within each job type salaries vary from year to year.
Unlicensed Ontario Electrician Sentenced to Jail After Repeat Safety Violations
September 5, 2025 In May 2025, Julian Solarte-Arango – the sole proprietor of Mr. Fix Enterprise – was sentenced to jail following his third conviction under Ontario’s Electricity Act, 1998. Solarte-Arango was found guilty of four new offences and was sentenced to 15 days in jail for each, with all sentences running concurrently. “Unlicensed electrical…
2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (29th Edition) Comes into Effect May 1, 2025
The Electrical Safety Authority would like to advise that, following robust consultation, the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has approved the regulatory amendment to adopt the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), which comes into effect on May 1, 2025.
Why Digital Estimating?
Estimating is the foundation of any successful electrical contracting business. It is often overlooked though, due to its rapid turnaround nature and lack of direct revenue stream for contractors. However, proper investment in estimating is the key to business development, expansion and longevity.
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