Purchasing Priorities for Industrial Non OEM Electricians
October 9, 2025 Work with municipal partners to get energy-efficiency projects off the ground. The Community Energy Conservation program, administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), provides up to $500,000 through this program to support energy audits or retrofits in a variety of municipally owned facilities. Become their favourite contractor by inviting them…
Milwaukee Tool teams up with PCL Construction and EllisDon to help workers stay safe and stay productive when working at heights.
February 27, 2023 What if we could build our infrastructure—the places we live and work—to withstand the impacts of climate change? It would mean fewer injuries and deaths each year to our families and friends and billions of dollars saved on repair and recovery. In fact, weather-related insured catastrophic losses in Canada have totaled…
One of the truly ironic things in life is that the events that shape us, make us stronger than we would be otherwise and define our adult selves are, frequently, bad things.
January 11, 2023 The COVID-19 Pandemic has introduced unprecedented HR challenges in the electrical sector. The pandemic-inspired “Great Resignation” has resulted in a tremendous amount of institutional memory and expertise walking out the door to either retirement or greener pastures. Couple this with an historic labour shortage that challenges attraction and many practitioners are scratching…
This recall involves a yellow electrical wire, 12/2 NMD90 75M Romex SIMpull cable, sold by the spool. Products were also sold at Home Depot designated as article 108196. Only cables with a time stamp between 12:41 and 18:02 are affected by this recall.

December 8, 2025 This year marked ESA’s 20th Annual Licence Holder Meeting — a milestone celebrating two decades of collaboration, innovation and safety leadership made possible by Ontario’s licence holder community. The meeting was held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Agenda Highlights Watch a recording of the 2025 Licence Holder Meeting. Read More…

December 8, 2025 Get funding from BC Hydro for businesses upgrading eligible equipment with energy-efficient models. Funding rates vary depending on the equipment being upgraded, with past participants receiving an average of 30% for upfront costs. Incentives are available for: Bonus offer BC Hydro is currently offering a 30% bonus incentive on all business energy-saving incentives projects… Read More…

December 1, 2025 By Melvin Newman, Patabid CEO & Ian Paterson, Patabid Client Success Manager and journeyman electrician with 30+ years of experience In the competitive world of electrical contracting, knowing how to estimate electrical jobs effectively can make the difference between winning profitable projects and watching opportunities slip away. For electrical contractors, mastering advanced… Read More…

December 1, 2025 Not all USB Chargers are Created Equal As the number of devices used daily increases, so does the need for a charger that delivers safe speeds and maximum charging potential. A high-quality USB charger delivers efficient charging without risk of damage, but the sea of USB chargers and outlets available on online… Read More…

December 8, 2025 As the BC Legislature wraps up the final week of the Fall session, BCCA is very pleased to see Bill 20 receive Royal Assent and officially become the Construction Prompt Payment Act, SBC 2025, c 24. This marks a significant milestone for BC’s construction sector. This achievement reflects decades of consistent, principled… Read More…

December 8, 2025 The world is changing rapidly. The United States, the world’s largest economy, is fundamentally reshaping all its trade relationships, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. It is time to transform our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger, more self-sufficient, and resilient… Read More…

December 1, 2025 Skills Ontario is expanding its fleet of Trades & Tech mobile unit thanks to support from the Ontario Government. The government announced this morning it’s investment in Skills Ontario to expand experiential opportunities for Ontario’s future workforce. “Ontario’s future relies on a strong, skilled workforce,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration,… Read More…

December 1, 2025 A new agreement signed by all provinces, territories, and the federal government will break down interprovincial trade barriers, making it easier for B.C. businesses to sell products across Canada, and for people to buy Canadian-made goods. “When threats to Canada’s economic security land at our doorstep, we’re at our best when we work together as… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
