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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 4
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…
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The hourly rate for automation specialists now on average surpasses that of commercial and industrial electricians.
Residential Construction Investment Bucks Recent Trend in October
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Housing Intentions in Ontario Lead Overall Gains in Residential Sector for January 2024
April 8, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada rose 13.5% in January to $10.8 billion, rebounding after a decrease of 11.5% in December. The residential sector increased 12.6% to $6.5 billion in January, while the non-residential sector grew 14.8% to $4.2 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits was up 14.0%…
Multi-Unit Permits Drive Residential Sector Growth in December 2024 Building Permits
February 14, 2025 The total value of building permits rose 11.0% to $13.1 billion in December. The increase was led by a 21.2% increase in the residential sector, largely due to gains in Ontario and British Columbia. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in December grew 8.8% from the previous month and…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 4
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…
Electrical Contractor Median Hourly Rate By Skill/Specialty
The hourly rate for automation specialists now on average surpasses that of commercial and industrial electricians.
Residential Construction Investment Bucks Recent Trend in October
Investment in building construction increased 1.6% to $17.8 billion in October, following five months of declines. Provincially, Quebec led the way, with growth of 3.5%.
Housing Intentions in Ontario Lead Overall Gains in Residential Sector for January 2024
April 8, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada rose 13.5% in January to $10.8 billion, rebounding after a decrease of 11.5% in December. The residential sector increased 12.6% to $6.5 billion in January, while the non-residential sector grew 14.8% to $4.2 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits was up 14.0%…
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February 14, 2025 The total value of building permits rose 11.0% to $13.1 billion in December. The increase was led by a 21.2% increase in the residential sector, largely due to gains in Ontario and British Columbia. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in December grew 8.8% from the previous month and…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 4
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…
Electrical Contractor Median Hourly Rate By Skill/Specialty
The hourly rate for automation specialists now on average surpasses that of commercial and industrial electricians.
Residential Construction Investment Bucks Recent Trend in October
Investment in building construction increased 1.6% to $17.8 billion in October, following five months of declines. Provincially, Quebec led the way, with growth of 3.5%.
Housing Intentions in Ontario Lead Overall Gains in Residential Sector for January 2024
April 8, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada rose 13.5% in January to $10.8 billion, rebounding after a decrease of 11.5% in December. The residential sector increased 12.6% to $6.5 billion in January, while the non-residential sector grew 14.8% to $4.2 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits was up 14.0%…
Multi-Unit Permits Drive Residential Sector Growth in December 2024 Building Permits
February 14, 2025 The total value of building permits rose 11.0% to $13.1 billion in December. The increase was led by a 21.2% increase in the residential sector, largely due to gains in Ontario and British Columbia. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in December grew 8.8% from the previous month and…
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