Survey Says: 6 Key Buying Factors

The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) is an industry-funded, not-for-profit organization that serves the industry by providing workforce development leadership on the Red Seal national standards program, apprenticeship, and promoting life-long learning within the electrical trade.
Among respondents, journeymen electricians in late career have an hourly rate almost 30% higher than their early career colleagues. This survey has a smaller survey size, which may have an impact on the averages.
April 8, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B, or the…
Canadian municipalities issued $8.3 billion worth of building permits in November, up 2.6% from October. Higher construction intentions for commercial buildings drove most of the gain.
November 11, 2022 Following the last episodes in Spain and in the USA, Sonepar heads to Italy to hear their story: success stories, stories from entrepreneurs, stories of Growth, Sonepar is happy to make their journeys the focus of this web series. “Thank you to Filippo d’Aquino, Franceso Sferra, Ezio Trillini, and Andrea Bernardinello for…
Steven Lupo, Managing Director of Trilliant Canada says this is a critical time for utilities as the industry shifts towards more-connected technologies.
April 7, 2024 From coast to coast, ABB Installation Products is built by Canadians, for Canadians—delivering high-quality solutions that power industries and support communities across the country. Read More…
April 7, 2025 By Bill Burr Section 26 – Installation of Electrical Equipment Receptacles Question: Rule 26-706 specifies that all receptacles of CSA configuration 5-15R and 5-20R installed in: …must have a particular feature, what is this feature? Source: CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. © 2021 Canadian… Read More…
Section 32, as outlined in rule 32 -000 Scope, is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, and protection, of fire alarm systems… Read More…
April 4, 2025 Alberta Municipalities are proud to provide financial rebates for applicants to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations in Alberta as part of the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) & Alberta Municipalities. The funding will cover up to 46% of your total project cost, which can… Read More…
April 7, 2025 Hubbell has announced the promotion of Frank Magisano to the position of Vice President & General Manager of Hubbell Canada. “I am truly honored and humbled to accept the role of Vice President and General Manager of Hubbell Canada. With the greatest of respect and admiration, Kevin Mallory has left a legacy of… Read More…
As of April 1, 2025, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s fees have changed due to the 1% reduction in HST in Nova Scotia. NSAA noted on their website that due to the number of references across various pages, you may still come across old fee amounts as they work through updating their website. Here is… Read More…
Established in 2016, the NETCO Leadership Excellence award honours an industry training professional for his/her role for the success and their outstanding contributions to apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training. Read More…
April 4, 2025 Munden Enterprises has announced a partnership with Kane Test Equipment to bring their test and measurement solutions to Atlantic Canada. “We are now excited to announce a new and promising partnership with Kane Test Equipment. Kane Test Equipment brings innovative solutions that align with our dedication to providing the best tools for… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.