Contractors’ Average Salaries by Employer
Apr 24, 2017
In 2016, salaries ranged from $44,000 to $120,000. See who pays what.
Apr 24, 2017
In 2016, salaries ranged from $44,000 to $120,000. See who pays what.
Dynamic product pricing exists in many aspects of society, observes a new report by Navigant Research. Examples include airline tickets, theatre and sporting event tickets, subway fares, and road tolls. The basic concept is that the value of a product varies based on time and other factors. Thus, being able to charge prices that better reflect that value is more economically efficient than simply charging an average flat price across all hours and variables…
IT requirements on board cruise ships are increasing. The Meyer Werft shipyard uses Rittal data centres to ensure fast, standardized and fail-safe operations on the Norwegian Joy, so that Canadians can now cruise with extra peace of mind.
Open and honest communications play an important role in any positive and respectful workplace. Quite often failure to pay attention to this important skill set sees misunderstandings arise between co-workers or employees and their managers, leading to tension, conflict and an overall reduction in morale and/or productivity.
79% of electrical engineers in Canada have less than 10 years of experience, which may bode well for the future of the industry.
Electra Battery Materials Corporation recently released highlights of a scoping study prepared by a global engineering firm supporting the creation of an integrated electric vehicle battery materials park in Ontario that would include nickel, cobalt and manganese refining, recycling of battery black mass material, and precursor cathode active material (pCAM) manufacturing.
Automation is the name of the game for today’s manufacturers and operators of critical infrastructure. The global market for industrial control and factory automation is expected to grow steadily at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4 percent between 2017 and 2023, from its current value of USD 145 billion.
January 20, 2025 The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $739.5 million (-5.9%) to $11.7 billion in November, a second consecutive monthly decline. The residential sector led the decrease, followed by the non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in November declined 5.8% from the previous… Read More…
January 20, 2025 On January 7, the Government of Ontario announced 14 new and expanded energy-efficiency programs, including the Home Renovation Savings Program, as part of a new $10.9 billion investment in energy efficiency to help families and businesses save money. Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas, with endorsement from the Ontario government, have partnered to… Read More…
The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO), a collaboration between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada and the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA), has taken a major step in standardizing electrical training across Canada with the launch of its VR Motor Control Training. Read More…
Section 26 is a general section of the code and applies to the installation of all electrical equipment. Appendix B contains important additional helpful notes. This section is divided into several parts, with the general rules 26-002 to 26-012 applying to all electrical equipment and additional parts for specific types of equipment. Read More…
January 16, 2025 Leviton Canada is pleased to announce structural changes to its Canadian Sales Department, effective January 1, 2025. These changes aim to enhance sales synergy, optimize resource allocation and strengthen their relationships with customers across the country. Jason Denstedt now assumes the role of Vice-President of National ED Sales, overseeing the national Electrical… Read More…
January 16, 2025 Nesco is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Atkinson at Resilient Sales as their sales agent for Northern Ontario, effective January 1st, 2025. “Sean is replacing Steve Wallace, who after decades of providing tireless customer service and sales support is focusing on family and enjoying some well-deserved downtime in retirement,” commented… Read More…
January 15, 2025 ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division and Wieland Electric have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize modular and serial construction with advanced prefabricated electrical installation systems. The collaboration combines Wieland’s innovative connector technology with ABB’s extensive portfolio – including switches, sockets, installation boxes, energy distribution, and smart home solutions – to deliver plug-and-play… Read More…
January 15, 2025 ABB has announced the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.