Contractor Profit Sharing by Years of Experience
The longer you work, the greater the proceeds. But see by how much.
April Building Permits: Value Declines 0.2% from March
Canadian municipalities issued $7.1 billion worth of building permits in April, down 0.2% from March. Lower construction intentions for single-family dwellings were mainly responsible for the national decrease.
Electrical Fatalities Go Down, Nonfatal Injuries Go Up
The annual incidence of workplace electrical fatalities continues to decline, while nonfatal electrical injuries sharply increased in 2015, states a new report compiled and released by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
What Do Employees Value Most?
We all know the value of good employees. The ones who are self-motivated, loyal to the company, and are team players willing to support others to make the organization the best it can be.
Power Shifts: Emerging Low-Voltage Trends, Impacts and Opportunities, Part 1
In the previous issue of Electrical Industry Newsweek, we provided highlights from Electro-Federation Canada’s recently released research report, Power Shifts…
Contractors’ Average Salary by Employer Type for 2015 and 2016
In both years, self-employed contracters have the edge over five other categories. At the bottom: franchises.
March New Housing Investment Up 9% YOY
Investment in residential construction totalled $28.2 billion in the first quarter, up 7.6% from the same quarter of 2016.
Shifts: Emerging Low-Voltage Trends, Impacts and Opportunities for the Canadian Electrical Channel
The shift from electrical to digital systems, and the emerging low-voltage power options to supply them, may be the biggest change the electrical industry has seen in the last 100 years.
LEDs Optimized for Architectural and Emergency Vehicle Lighting Applications
As a mainstay in architectural and emergency vehicle lighting, colour LEDs bring about intrinsic advantages such as durability and reliability, in addition to the possibility of delivering controlled “colour light performances.”
Convectair Researchers Participate in the Inter-University Franco-Quebec Symposium (CIFQ) on Thermal Systems
Two researchers at the Convectair Center for Expertise and Training presented their plans for the development of the company’s Klimat -37.5° C bi-climatic chamber as well as the results of their research on thermal comfort and the efficiency of various electric heaters.
National Hourly Rate Data
National Hourly Rate Data reveals minor changes from 2015 to 2016
Houle Electric 2017 Consumer Choice Award Winner
Houle Electric has a unique and interesting history that reveals the company’s rise from humble beginnings to one of the most prominent electrical contractors in British Colombia.
7 Ways to Use Mobile Technology for Construction
Contractors tend to have a practical approach to their work, and in a competitive market with many moving pieces and complicated projects, investing in the latest technology can help good contractors do their work better.
Average Contractor Salaries by City
Among seven cities across Canada, Edmonton leads and Ottawa trails. See the gap between highest and lowest salaries, and more.
March New Housing Investment Up 9% YOY
New housing construction investment totalled $4.2 billion in March, up 9.0% compared with March 2016. This gain was mainly the result of a $252.6 million increase in investments in Ontario.
The Canada That Prospers in the Decades Ahead Will Be Electric, Connected — and Clean
It’s early morning, 2067. You tap your phone to silence the buzzing alarm, which activates your home’s automated “wake up” setting. A soft glow fills your room as a network of LEDs reaches just the right level of brightness.
