Shock Risk Assessment and the Detailed Warning Label “Electrical Safety Zone”
Does this detailed warning label look familiar? Perhaps you have seen one, or at least one that resembles this in a commercial or industrial facility.
Comparing LED and HID Horticultural Luminaires
An evaluation of the energy and economic performance of LED horticultural luminaires compared with high-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal halide (MH)…
Electrical Energy Storage
Power quality has always been a concern for the electrical industry, and as we have become utterly reliant on uninterrupted power the issue of maintaining demand levels has become increasingly present.
Michelle Hassen, Business Development Manager, Invenergy LLC
Michelle Hassen is Business Development Manager at Invenergy LLC. She has over 10 years of experience working with corporations, non-profits and government representatives on renewable energy projects…
New CSA Test Method for Horticultural LEDs
Many farmers are making the switch from traditional farms to commercial greenhouses and vertical farms because they produce better yields, help address natural resource constraints, and offer shelter from unfavourable weather and climate change.
Electrical Contractor Hourly Rate by Company Size
Hourly rates rise as company size increases to 200+ employees, then plateau — except for a spike in companies with 2000 to 4999 employees.
Full Line Electrical Distribtuion Sales By Region
Sales of electrical supplies from full-line electrical distributors capture the geographic breakdown of electrical operations across the country, with Ontario dominating the field, followed by Quebec.
Building Permits Rise 3.1% in March
Following a 2.8% decline in February, the value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities increased 3.1% to $8.4 billion in March.
Lighting Upgrade Drives Business and Cuts Costs at Executive Suites
Located in the Montreal borough of Ville Saint-Laurent, the Gavin Centre offers state-of-the-art virtual offices and executive suites to a broad range of clients.
Advancing Power Quality: Fluke’s Hilton Hammond and Frank Healy
As our population grows and consumers continue to rely on technology for both essentials and comfort, the need for power quality has become vital.
Business Lessons from Volunteering
Sports have always formed a big part of my family’s daily life. Whether it was coaching a group of five year olds tearing around a soccer field or pushing my burning legs up a hill for the tenth time while training for a marathon, an increased heart rate and pouring sweat have always been important to my wife, my kids and me.
Industry Directions from Hannover Messe 2018
At the end of May Electrical Industry Canada attended Hannover Messe 2018, the world’s largest automation and control trade show.
Electrical Contractor Median Bonus by Province
On average electrical contractors’ average bonuses in Saskatchewan — $4,880 — are almost $2,000 more than bonuses in any other province.
Safety and Risk in Electrical Low-Voltage Installations, Part 2
Taking adequate measures when planning and making equipment (e.g., low‐voltage switchgear assemblies) ensures that any risk that remains after the application of protective measures is as low as possible.
The 10 Most Important Changes in the 2018 NFPA 70e Standard, Part 2
With the recent release of the 2018 edition of the NFPA 70E standard, many users are finding it challenging to interpret what it says and prioritize where they should focus their attention.
Interviewing — Love it or Hate it? How to Do It Right
The need to hire can be a good or a bad thing. In some cases business is booming and there’s a need to add to your team.
