MCEE 2017 — Experts, Innovative Products And Significant Participation
The MCEE 2017 conference and trade show, for the electrical, lighting plumbing, hydronics, and HVACR industries, took place on April 26 and 27 in Montreal.
Danfoss Drives Canada Sponsors Habitat for Humanity Build Day
On Friday April 28, 2017 Electrical Industry Canada joined Danfoss Drives Canada, along with their friends and partners for their Habitat for Humanity build day in Grimsby, Ontario.
Contractors’ Average Salary in 7 Provinces
In 2016, Saskatchewan led while Quebec trailed. See how everyone fared in 2015 and 2016.
Ilan and Jason Toledano — Two Brothers Managing the Family Business
Together they have re-imagined and introduced to international markets a company founded by their father in the basement of the family home.
The Practical Benefits of Modular Industrial Enclosures, Part 1
Modular freestanding enclosures offer a number of key advantages when compared to traditional unibody enclosures.
New Housing Construction Up 6.4% YOY in February
New housing construction investment totalled $4.0 billion in February, an increase of 6.4% compared with the same month in 2016.
Guerrilla Advertising: Transform Boring Ideas into Surefire Sales
If you are Bechtel Construction, with more than US$17 billion in operations, you need not worry about advertising under budgets in such a way that would prevent you from putting food on the table.
Contractors’ Average Salaries by Employer
In 2016, salaries ranged from $44,000 to $120,000. See who pays what.
Non-residential Construction Dips 0.5% in Q1 2017
Investment in non-residential building construction totalled $12.3 billion in the first quarter of 2017, down 0.5% from the previous quarter.
Part One: Re-engineering the Grid
Electricity has been a viable and fundamental power source since Michael Faraday invented the dynamo in 1831.
The Full Package: Cody Oschefski, Industrial Electrician, VP at Unifor and Town Councillor
Most of us have a difficult enough time managing one job and a home life. However, some of us go above and beyond with our involvement in our career and community and Cody Oschefski is one of those people. He is the Senior Electrician at TRW Canada Limited, Vice President and Skilled Trades Rep for Unifor local 1411 and a town councillor in Midland, Ontario.
The Power of Brewing: Barnstormer Brewing & Distilling Co
Since 2012 Barnstormer has advanced the abilities of their brewery with the installation of electrical controls for monitoring brewing temperatures, emergency electrical shut-off switches to protect staff and equipment, and implemented a fully automated filling and seaming system.
Contractors’ Average Salaries by Years Worked
Generally, the longer you work the more you make. However, this isn’t always true on a year-to-year basis. For some people, salaries dropped from 2015 to 2016.
5 Genius Ways Contractors Are Beating the Competition
The best contractors become the best by working harder and smarter than everyone else. Here’s how to work smarter to help you gain more customers and beat out your competition.
Inspection Results: Electrical Hazards Aren’t the Only Risks Electricians Face
In November and December 2016, Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors conducted an enforcement blitz involving electrical and related hazards at construction sites.
Employer Perspectives on Legalization of Marijuana in Canada
Last fall we reached out to industry ask for their thoughts and concerns in relation to the Government of Canada’s proposed legislation on the legalization of recreational marijuana.
