Purchasing Priorities for Industrial Non OEM Electricians

Julia Lathrop Homes was constructed as a public housing development during the Great Depression. The 35-acre complex on the north shore of the Chicago River had degraded substantially over the years, so it was earmarked for a substantial transformation and modernization.
Much has been written about the moral value and legality of paying interns versus not paying interns. While those arguments may work with some, there will always be those who cannot be persuaded by anything but the business case. So here it is.
I can still remember August 5, 2014 like it was yesterday. This date marks my first day as a full-time employee in the electrical distribution industry, and even though I didn’t know at the time, it would mark the first day of my growing professional career.
November 11, 2022 Trevor Tremblay, technical advisor at ESA, returns to finish the list of the most common defects recorded – and explains how LECs can be prepared to avoid them in their work As a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), your defect ratio is one of the factors in determining the risk ranking for risk…
Among six job types, project manager salaries consistently lead from 2014 to 2016. However, within each job type salaries vary from year to year.
Disability is often overlooked when discussing diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in a work context. With recent high-profile social movements centring on race and gender, disability may be less present in our conversations.
Julia Lathrop Homes was constructed as a public housing development during the Great Depression. The 35-acre complex on the north shore of the Chicago River had degraded substantially over the years, so it was earmarked for a substantial transformation and modernization.
Much has been written about the moral value and legality of paying interns versus not paying interns. While those arguments may work with some, there will always be those who cannot be persuaded by anything but the business case. So here it is.
I can still remember August 5, 2014 like it was yesterday. This date marks my first day as a full-time employee in the electrical distribution industry, and even though I didn’t know at the time, it would mark the first day of my growing professional career.
November 11, 2022 Trevor Tremblay, technical advisor at ESA, returns to finish the list of the most common defects recorded – and explains how LECs can be prepared to avoid them in their work As a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), your defect ratio is one of the factors in determining the risk ranking for risk…
Among six job types, project manager salaries consistently lead from 2014 to 2016. However, within each job type salaries vary from year to year.
Disability is often overlooked when discussing diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in a work context. With recent high-profile social movements centring on race and gender, disability may be less present in our conversations.
Julia Lathrop Homes was constructed as a public housing development during the Great Depression. The 35-acre complex on the north shore of the Chicago River had degraded substantially over the years, so it was earmarked for a substantial transformation and modernization.
Much has been written about the moral value and legality of paying interns versus not paying interns. While those arguments may work with some, there will always be those who cannot be persuaded by anything but the business case. So here it is.
I can still remember August 5, 2014 like it was yesterday. This date marks my first day as a full-time employee in the electrical distribution industry, and even though I didn’t know at the time, it would mark the first day of my growing professional career.
November 11, 2022 Trevor Tremblay, technical advisor at ESA, returns to finish the list of the most common defects recorded – and explains how LECs can be prepared to avoid them in their work As a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), your defect ratio is one of the factors in determining the risk ranking for risk…
Among six job types, project manager salaries consistently lead from 2014 to 2016. However, within each job type salaries vary from year to year.
Disability is often overlooked when discussing diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in a work context. With recent high-profile social movements centring on race and gender, disability may be less present in our conversations.
As a major representative of the electrical and automation industry, Electro Federation Canada remains committed to supporting its members and the industry overall in navigating the complexities of international trade policies. Read More…
March 21, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) launched the 2025 edition of its annual Go Solar Guide today, encouraging Canadians to go solar. The 2025 version is new and improved: Now a web portal, it is free and accessible to everyone, anytime. “CanREA is proud to produce an annual consumer guide containing everything… Read More…
March 21, 2025 Purpose To clarify requirements for installations regarding the number of supply services permitted to be located on one unit of a building consisting of row housing for residential occupancies. Discussion There has been inconsistent application of the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) Part 1, Rule 6-102 regarding type and location where… Read More…
March 21, 2025 Rebate pre-approval letters for the Solar Energy Rebate program are currently on hold as the PEI government conducts a program review to ensure it continues to provide the best possible benefits to the most Islanders. We appreciate your patience. We do expect the program to be operational in the coming weeks. Check… Read More…
March 21, 2025 Unlock Instant Access to the Mersen Fuse Selection Guide Learn how to match voltage ratings, nail amperage calculations, master interrupting ratings, and conquer temperature derating, all without breaking a sweat. Go HERE to download Read More…
March 21, 2025 EFC is pleased to announce Matthew De Ciantis, M&D De Ciantis Enterprises Inc., as the new Vice Chair of the Field Service Business Section. Matthew is a long-standing professional in the electrical industry who fulfilled many roles within his generational family electrical contracting company. Matthew’s experience and breadth of operational knowledge has… Read More…
March 21, 2025 NOARK Electric is a global manufacturer of low, medium and high low voltage electrical components for industrial applications. They specialize in providing electrical circuit protection and motor control solutions for OEMs, contractors, and distributors. Dedicated to quality and value, their mission is to deliver top-tier products at exceptional price, backed by world-class… Read More…
March 19, 2025 Mac’s II Agencies Announces Jamie Capell as the New Sales Manager for Lighting Specification Mac’s II Agencies is pleased to announce the expansion of its lighting division with the addition of Jamie Capell as the Sales Manager for Lighting Specification. Jamie brings 25 years of experience in the lighting and electrical industry, most notably… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.