Survey Says: What Electrical Contractors Are Buying

January 9, 2017
For 2017, six products are forecast to be within 10 points of each other.
January 9, 2017
For 2017, six products are forecast to be within 10 points of each other.
As the industry evolves to meet climate change goals and ensure a clean, resilient energy future, there is a real opportunity – and need – to include more women in the sector.
As LEDs replace traditional lighting systems, they bring more smart capabilities to everyday lighting. While you might use your smartphone to dim LED lighting at home, researchers have taken this further by tapping into dynamically controlled LEDs to create a simple illumination system for 3D imaging.
Room-based lighting control systems have been on the market for some time now. You might think of these as the younger cousins to larger building-wide or even enterprise-wide lighting control systems.
In 2010, ESA created the Ontario Electrical Safety Awards to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of others in the safety system to improve electrical safety in the province.
What words do you think customers would use to describe what it’s like when doing business with your company — responsive, easy, approachable? Or are they more apt to say rigid, robotic, bureaucratic? Customers of course prefer to buy from suppliers who are easy to work with.
As the industry evolves to meet climate change goals and ensure a clean, resilient energy future, there is a real opportunity – and need – to include more women in the sector.
As LEDs replace traditional lighting systems, they bring more smart capabilities to everyday lighting. While you might use your smartphone to dim LED lighting at home, researchers have taken this further by tapping into dynamically controlled LEDs to create a simple illumination system for 3D imaging.
Room-based lighting control systems have been on the market for some time now. You might think of these as the younger cousins to larger building-wide or even enterprise-wide lighting control systems.
In 2010, ESA created the Ontario Electrical Safety Awards to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of others in the safety system to improve electrical safety in the province.
What words do you think customers would use to describe what it’s like when doing business with your company — responsive, easy, approachable? Or are they more apt to say rigid, robotic, bureaucratic? Customers of course prefer to buy from suppliers who are easy to work with.
As the industry evolves to meet climate change goals and ensure a clean, resilient energy future, there is a real opportunity – and need – to include more women in the sector.
As LEDs replace traditional lighting systems, they bring more smart capabilities to everyday lighting. While you might use your smartphone to dim LED lighting at home, researchers have taken this further by tapping into dynamically controlled LEDs to create a simple illumination system for 3D imaging.
Room-based lighting control systems have been on the market for some time now. You might think of these as the younger cousins to larger building-wide or even enterprise-wide lighting control systems.
In 2010, ESA created the Ontario Electrical Safety Awards to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of others in the safety system to improve electrical safety in the province.
What words do you think customers would use to describe what it’s like when doing business with your company — responsive, easy, approachable? Or are they more apt to say rigid, robotic, bureaucratic? Customers of course prefer to buy from suppliers who are easy to work with.
October 20, 2025 For over a decade, the Pro Tool Innovation Awards have been electrifying the scene, showcasing the most groundbreaking products in construction, automotive, and landscaping industries. Now, in the 13th year, Pro Tool Innovation is thrilled to announce that 2025 brought an unprecedented surge of submissions from manufacturers. These trailblazers unveiled jaw-dropping designs,… Read More…
October 17, 2025 Houle recently released an update on the Surrey Memorial Hospital project they are currently working on. “We’re proud to be delivering comprehensive electrical and technology solutions for this project, including electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, nurse call, access control, and PA/AV systems,” the company said on LinkedIn. “With the roof now complete,… Read More…
October 17, 2025 The New London Fire Company installed solar panels on the roof of their firehall recently with the help of the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation Fund (CREG). Forrest Spencer joined the Board of Directors of the New London Fire Company almost two years ago as a way to give back to his community…. Read More…
Rule 44-000 Scope – states that Section 44 is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to electrical equipment and installations in buildings or parts thereof… Read More…
October 20, 2025 Seacliff Electric recently announced on LinkedIn that they are growing their team. They are hiring for the following positions in Calgary, AB and the surrounding area: More information Read More…
October 17, 2025 Legrand® has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cleveland, Ohio-based Avtron Power Solutions, a leading global provider of load banks and power quality solutions that serve a wide range of high-growth markets where reliable delivery of power is required. Avtron employs 600 people, operates five manufacturing sites across North America and Europe, and… Read More…
October 17, 2025 Foran’s McIlvenna Bay mine in northeastern Saskatchewan is expected to begin production of copper and zinc at a commercial scale in mid-2026. McIlvenna Bay is a key project for the diversification of Saskatchewan’s mining sector and is playing an important role in working toward the goals detailed in the province’s Critical Minerals… Read More…
October 17, 2025 The Ontario government announced an investment of $64.2 million over the next three years to expand in-class apprenticeship training, helping more apprentices across the province gain the skills they need to land rewarding careers in the skilled trades. “We need to keep building, no matter what global challenges come our way, to… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.