What Contractors Buy
Related Articles
The Growing Demand for Utility Electric Boilers
Due to the threat of global warming as well as international commitments to the Paris Accord on Climate Change, utilities operating power plants to generate electricity in Europe and North America are tasked with significantly reducing their environmental footprint in record time.
A Great Way to Filter Leads and Get Better Customers
I have been coaching my contractor clients to be smart about how they do business. I have been stressing that they should be selective about the customers they choose to work with, especially when business surges. If this makes sense to you and for your business, read on to find out how to do fewer sales calls but at the same time close higher margin deals.
Honeywell: How USBs are Threatening Industrials
Removable USB media devices such as flash drives are commonplace and convenient when it comes to sharing information – those tiny flash drives can hold a lot of data.
ELECTRI International Workforce Survey – Canada
ECAO has been selected by ELECTRI International to assist in their ongoing research to better understand the expectations of today’s electrical construction workforce. ELECTRI is the R&D arm for the electrical contracting industry. This survey has been thoughtfully created by academic researchers and industry professionals to help capture specific knowledge of electricians at different phases…
Solutions to Four Real-World Problems that Installers Face Every Day
From jobsite surprises to installation mistakes, low-voltage installers have their hands full on a daily basis. Anything they can do to reduce costs or save time leads to increased productivity and more revenue.
The Growing Demand for Utility Electric Boilers
Due to the threat of global warming as well as international commitments to the Paris Accord on Climate Change, utilities operating power plants to generate electricity in Europe and North America are tasked with significantly reducing their environmental footprint in record time.
A Great Way to Filter Leads and Get Better Customers
I have been coaching my contractor clients to be smart about how they do business. I have been stressing that they should be selective about the customers they choose to work with, especially when business surges. If this makes sense to you and for your business, read on to find out how to do fewer sales calls but at the same time close higher margin deals.
Honeywell: How USBs are Threatening Industrials
Removable USB media devices such as flash drives are commonplace and convenient when it comes to sharing information – those tiny flash drives can hold a lot of data.
ELECTRI International Workforce Survey – Canada
ECAO has been selected by ELECTRI International to assist in their ongoing research to better understand the expectations of today’s electrical construction workforce. ELECTRI is the R&D arm for the electrical contracting industry. This survey has been thoughtfully created by academic researchers and industry professionals to help capture specific knowledge of electricians at different phases…
Solutions to Four Real-World Problems that Installers Face Every Day
From jobsite surprises to installation mistakes, low-voltage installers have their hands full on a daily basis. Anything they can do to reduce costs or save time leads to increased productivity and more revenue.
The Growing Demand for Utility Electric Boilers
Due to the threat of global warming as well as international commitments to the Paris Accord on Climate Change, utilities operating power plants to generate electricity in Europe and North America are tasked with significantly reducing their environmental footprint in record time.
A Great Way to Filter Leads and Get Better Customers
I have been coaching my contractor clients to be smart about how they do business. I have been stressing that they should be selective about the customers they choose to work with, especially when business surges. If this makes sense to you and for your business, read on to find out how to do fewer sales calls but at the same time close higher margin deals.
Honeywell: How USBs are Threatening Industrials
Removable USB media devices such as flash drives are commonplace and convenient when it comes to sharing information – those tiny flash drives can hold a lot of data.
ELECTRI International Workforce Survey – Canada
ECAO has been selected by ELECTRI International to assist in their ongoing research to better understand the expectations of today’s electrical construction workforce. ELECTRI is the R&D arm for the electrical contracting industry. This survey has been thoughtfully created by academic researchers and industry professionals to help capture specific knowledge of electricians at different phases…
Solutions to Four Real-World Problems that Installers Face Every Day
From jobsite surprises to installation mistakes, low-voltage installers have their hands full on a daily basis. Anything they can do to reduce costs or save time leads to increased productivity and more revenue.
Latest Articles
-
IEA: Global EV Outlook 2025
May 26, 2025 The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world. It is developed with the support of members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI). The report draws on the latest data to assess trends in electric vehicle deployment, demand for their batteries and… Read More…
-
Unpacking Sales Outsource Solutions’ 2025 SHOW: Developing Deeper Relationships and Making Connections
Sales Outsource Solutions (SOS) held the third edition of their SOS Show on April 10th at the Pearson Convention Centre. The show had a highly concentrated feel… Read More…
-
Driivz: 2025 State of EV Charging Network Operators Report
May 19, 2025 As the EV charging industry is poised for profitability, network operators still face many challenges. But what are their biggest challenges, are they ready to scale up to support their business growth, and how will they provide drivers with a better charging experience in 2025. This report answers these questions and more,… Read More…
-
Electri International: Understanding, Identifying, and Measuring Rework
May 19, 2025 ELECTRI has sponsored a research project to create a playbook for electrical contractors that will help you: Unpaid rework refers to activities in the field (including prefabrication) that have to be done more than once, or activities that remove work previously installed as part of the project, where no change order has… Read More…
Changing Scene
-
Siemens to Establish Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center for Battery & EV Production in Canada
May 26, 2025 Siemens will invest CAD $150 million over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D center, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on developing cutting-edge AI manufacturing technologies with an initial emphasis… Read More…
-
Honda Postponing Ontario EV Supply Chain Investment by Two Years
May 26, 2025 Honda is postponing its plan to invest in a comprehensive EV supply chain in Ontario. The CBC reported that the investment is being push back by two years. “Due to the recent slowdown of the EV market, Honda Motor has announced an approximate two-year postponement of the comprehensive value chain investment project in Canada…. Read More…
-
Serge Leblanc Named Sonepar Canada Interim President
May 26, 2025 George McClean, former President of Sonepar Canada, has decided to leave Sonepar for an opportunity outside of the electrical industry. Serge Leblanc, current President of Lumen Canada, has been appointed interim President of Sonepar Canada. Leblanc will manage both responsibilities until a successor is named. Leblanc joined Lumen in 1997 and has… Read More…
-
Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen Head to Queens Park to Advocate for Safer, More Inclusive Job Sites
May 26, 2025 On Monday, May 26, the Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT), will host its first-ever Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park. Tradeswomen from across the province will gather to meet with Members of Provincial Parliament, including Minister of Labour David Piccini, to advocate for progress in the skilled trades for tradeswomen. OBCT’s top priorities include:… Read More…
