Survey Says: Where Electrical Contractors Buy
Dave Hiemstra (CLCP, CTR) is the Controls Group Manager with Optics Lighting, he presented on Designing & Deploying Budget Friendly, Code Compliant Lighting Controls as part of the Alberta Electrical Alliance Electrical Learning Expo.
Conventional workplace wisdom espouses the virtue of employees being friendly with customers. While friendliness is a good thing, too often employees interpret it as encouragement to become their customer’s friend.
Collaborative robots are becoming increasingly popular in manufacturing. As more companies adopt automation, there are many tasks identified that require people to work in collaboration with a robot.
April 13, 2023 Vertical farming refers to food production in enclosed spaces. In contrast to conventional greenhouses, however, with indoor farming the environmental influences that the plants are exposed to can be precisely determined. The environment where the plants grow is monitored around the clock: LEDs control how much light the plants receive and the…
This is the second of a two-part article on Fluke’s new TC electrical tester. Part 1 explored features and benefits. Here in Part 2: putting Fluke T6 to work. Anyone who uses electrical testers to capture measurements such as voltage and current knows that the process is traditionally time-consuming and carries the potential for risk. The Fluke T6 electrical tester with FieldSense Technology provides a faster and safer method for taking electrical readings on distribution panels and junction boxes, among other applications. This tool senses an electrical field in the open fork, allowing you to take the measurement with ease. Here’s how to use it.
This survey shows average hourly pay by city for industrial electricians specializing in programmable logic controllers and automation. Of those surveyed, Edmonton is 15% above, while Toronto is right on the national average.
Dave Hiemstra (CLCP, CTR) is the Controls Group Manager with Optics Lighting, he presented on Designing & Deploying Budget Friendly, Code Compliant Lighting Controls as part of the Alberta Electrical Alliance Electrical Learning Expo.
Conventional workplace wisdom espouses the virtue of employees being friendly with customers. While friendliness is a good thing, too often employees interpret it as encouragement to become their customer’s friend.
Collaborative robots are becoming increasingly popular in manufacturing. As more companies adopt automation, there are many tasks identified that require people to work in collaboration with a robot.
April 13, 2023 Vertical farming refers to food production in enclosed spaces. In contrast to conventional greenhouses, however, with indoor farming the environmental influences that the plants are exposed to can be precisely determined. The environment where the plants grow is monitored around the clock: LEDs control how much light the plants receive and the…
This is the second of a two-part article on Fluke’s new TC electrical tester. Part 1 explored features and benefits. Here in Part 2: putting Fluke T6 to work. Anyone who uses electrical testers to capture measurements such as voltage and current knows that the process is traditionally time-consuming and carries the potential for risk. The Fluke T6 electrical tester with FieldSense Technology provides a faster and safer method for taking electrical readings on distribution panels and junction boxes, among other applications. This tool senses an electrical field in the open fork, allowing you to take the measurement with ease. Here’s how to use it.
This survey shows average hourly pay by city for industrial electricians specializing in programmable logic controllers and automation. Of those surveyed, Edmonton is 15% above, while Toronto is right on the national average.
Dave Hiemstra (CLCP, CTR) is the Controls Group Manager with Optics Lighting, he presented on Designing & Deploying Budget Friendly, Code Compliant Lighting Controls as part of the Alberta Electrical Alliance Electrical Learning Expo.
Conventional workplace wisdom espouses the virtue of employees being friendly with customers. While friendliness is a good thing, too often employees interpret it as encouragement to become their customer’s friend.
Collaborative robots are becoming increasingly popular in manufacturing. As more companies adopt automation, there are many tasks identified that require people to work in collaboration with a robot.
April 13, 2023 Vertical farming refers to food production in enclosed spaces. In contrast to conventional greenhouses, however, with indoor farming the environmental influences that the plants are exposed to can be precisely determined. The environment where the plants grow is monitored around the clock: LEDs control how much light the plants receive and the…
This is the second of a two-part article on Fluke’s new TC electrical tester. Part 1 explored features and benefits. Here in Part 2: putting Fluke T6 to work. Anyone who uses electrical testers to capture measurements such as voltage and current knows that the process is traditionally time-consuming and carries the potential for risk. The Fluke T6 electrical tester with FieldSense Technology provides a faster and safer method for taking electrical readings on distribution panels and junction boxes, among other applications. This tool senses an electrical field in the open fork, allowing you to take the measurement with ease. Here’s how to use it.
This survey shows average hourly pay by city for industrial electricians specializing in programmable logic controllers and automation. Of those surveyed, Edmonton is 15% above, while Toronto is right on the national average.

November 4, 2025 The inaugural Joint Leadership Conference hosted this October in Toronto by three Ontario contractor associations, Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario (MCAO), and the Construction Labour Relations Association of Ontario (CLRAO), featured some interesting discussions around AI and changes coming to the Ontario Construction Act. The… Read More…

November 3, 2025 La Pêche (Quebec, Canada) has constructed a new townhall that was designed for the future. The dramatic two-story structure is comprised of solid wood, both inside and out, and presents an impressive facade on the main street of the community. And it incorporates the latest innovations in sustainable construction. With its forthcoming… Read More…

November 3, 2025 Houle has announced the company has begun work on the Broadway Subway Project in BC. The project will extend the TransLink Millennium Line by 5.7 km to serve the Broadway Corridor, one of BC’s busiest routes, becoming a critical link that connects communities, increases frequency and reliability for transit users, and enhances… Read More…

Overall, the total value of investment in building construction edged up 0.1% to $22.8 billion in August. The non-residential sector edged up $22.9 million, while the residential sector increased slightly by $10.5 million. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.7% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in August… Read More…

November 2, 2025 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has announced the appointment of new Board Member Feaz Rahim. “As Chair and on behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that effective October 31st, Feaz Rahim has been appointed by the ESA Board of Directors,” said ESA Chair Arjan Arenja. Feaz Rahim presently… Read More…

November 2, 2025 Shovels are going in the ground for a new BC Cancer centre that will deliver expanded cancer care and treatment for people in Nanaimo and nearby communities. “The new BC Cancer centre in Nanaimo will transform cancer care for people across central Vancouver Island,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “This facility… Read More…

November 2, 2025 George Brown College has announced they will officially become George Brown Polytechnic (GBP). This change demonstrates their commitment to providing advanced educational opportunities and marks a new era in the institution’s evolution. A key highlight of this transformation is the launch of the Master of Construction Management (MCM) program, which serves as… Read More…

November 2, 2025 The Ontario government announced it’s investing more than $8.6 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to help more than 1,700 women across the GTA access training and prepare for good-paying, in-demand jobs in the skilled trades. This funding is part of the government’s $2.5 billion investment in the SDF to protect workers by… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
