July 29, 2024
While knob and tube wiring can be safe if properly installed and maintained, over time it can become a problem as newer wiring methods are intermixed and the system deteriorates. Karen Ras and Trevor Tremblay, Technical Advisor at the ESA, explain best practices for Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs) dealing with knob and tube wiring to ensure safety and Code compliance.
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FRE Composites fiberglass elbows provide a number of benefits to raceway installations no matter what type of conduit you are using. With our unique glass to resin ratio, FRE fiberglass has the lowest coefficient of friction of any material currently available on the market.
For industry organizations and governments looking to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), finding credible tools to support these efforts can be challenging. CSA Group’s report titled Enabling Sustainable Development through Standards can help.
The Centre Block at Parliament Hill is an iconic national symbol of Canada and the home of Canada’s Parliament. The Centre Block Rehabilitation will modernize the century-old building for future generations while preserving its heritage as the heart of Canadian democracy.
SaskPower is making progress on its path towards a cleaner future and its goal of doubling the percentage of renewable electricity generation capacity by 2030.
Mackenzie Gillan, a bright young lady from Baysville, Ontario, tells us about how she learned to love the electrical trade in high school, and how that path has carried her forward to unexpected places and new heights—literally.
December 16, 2024 The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $399.1 million (-3.1%) to $12.6 billion in October. This comes on the heels of a strong September, during which construction intentions rose by $1.3 billion to the second-highest level in the series. Despite the monthly decline in October, the total value of building permits… Read More…
By Matthew Biswas Do your eyes roll when you hear terms like Smart home technology? Or are you a true believer? As it turns out controlling electrical devices via low-voltage technology can be easier to implement and use than many of us thought. The Lutron Caseta system uses the internet and Radio Frequency to instantly… Read More…
December 16, 2024 Technical Advisor Trevor Tremblay explains why following best practices and relying on licensed professionals will ensure a smooth and secure transition when integrating this exciting new technology. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses manage energy, providing cost-saving opportunities, increased energy reliability, and a pathway toward sustainability. In… Read More…
December 13, 2024 Schneider Electric has released new survey findings showing Canadians are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of traditional public transit emissions. According to the survey, 83 per cent of Canadians recognize the need for electrified transit to support a sustainable future and are seeking actionable and innovative solutions to ease the nation’s… Read More…
December 16, 2024 Resilient Sales is very excited to announce that they will be representing Liteline in Northern Ontario staring January 1st, 2025. Territory coverage will include Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores. Read More…
December 16, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) have reached financial close on the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre energy retrofit project. The CIB is lending $15 million through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), in addition to RBC’s $5 million financing to support… Read More…
December 16, 2024 FLO has announced new EV charger installations in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of… Read More…
December 13, 2024 LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) has announced that Chuck Cartmill will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2025. Since founding the company in 2002 as C-Vision, Chuck has played an instrumental role in growing LED Roadway Lighting from its modest beginnings in an empty building with one employee into a… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
