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October 19, 2026 By Kuldeep Sharma For a small electrical contractor, the work between an estimate and a final invoice can be surprisingly difficult to track. A customer approves one scope, a site visit reveals another issue, and a short phone conversation changes what the crew will do. If those decisions stay in someone’s memory…

October 19, 2026 By CSC LED When planning an LED lighting project, the focus is usually on performance, specifications, budget, and application requirements. But there is another factor that can have just as much impact on the project: product availability. A fixture may be the right choice on paper, but if it is not available…

October 19, 2026 The six-month trend in housing starts was flat in September, with a slight increase of 0.6 to 250,411 units, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure is a six-month moving average of the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total housing starts for all areas in Canada. Actual…

October 16, 2026 By Cory Young Because “price the electrical” is technically a request. It’s just not a very helpful one. There’s a common misconception about electrical quoting. You send your distributor a drawing package, maybe a fixture schedule if they’re lucky, type “Need pricing ASAP” in the email, and somewhere behind the counter a…