Where electrical buyers get their information
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Shawn Lemay: Tactician and Strategist
Shawn Lemay is President of SML Electric, an electrical contractor operating out of Ottawa, Ontario.
Case Study: Solution Gives Financial Institution Total Data Centre Protection
A cold climate, ultra-reliable renewable hydropower and an expanse of flat land make Canada a hotbed for data centres. This case study showcases an expert solution provided for a leading global financial institution by S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
Canada 150: Standardization Leadership in Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to participate in the celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation…
Bonded-Pair Cabling Prepares Networks for the Internet of Things
When it comes to the IoT — the Internet of Things — we consider every signal transmitted as mission-critical…
Survey Says: Key Buying Factors
Lots of factors come in to play. Availability and manufacturer’s rep are neck ‘n neck, closely followed by four other factors.
How Hydro Ottawa Attracts the Best Candidates for the “Safest Most-Dangerous Job in Town”
As the President and CEO of Hydro Ottawa, Bryce Conrad leads a team of more than 700 employees, but he doesn’t like to dwell on being in charge. His understated approach to leadership puts him on a first-name basis with his staff on the work site, in the office hallway, and in the cafeteria line-up.
8 Lead Generating Review Websites for Contractors
When deciding on a large home improvement or upgrade decision, most people will take the time to do some research. What research they do depends on a lot of factors that you have very little to no control over as a contractor. What you do have control over is where your business is located on the top review websites. The Internet is where most people look for their information.
Communications — How to Listen to Your Employees
Open and honest communications play an important role in any positive and respectful workplace. Quite often failure to pay attention to this important skill set sees misunderstandings arise between co-workers or employees and their managers, leading to tension, conflict and an overall reduction in morale and/or productivity.
Lighting Work and Play at Ubisoft Quebec City
Ubisoft’s 400 video game creators located in Quebec City have been settling in to their new workspaces since last May. An ambitious relocation project, the design of this new studio was done in an integrated way under the direction of the firm Coarchitecture, mandated by Ubisoft Quebec for this architectural challenge.
Where Industrial/Plant/Commercial Electrical Contractors Buy
Indistrial distributors have a small lead over full line distributors. Last choice: retail.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 21
In this article: Section 38 — Elevators, dumbwaiters, material lifts, escalators, moving walks, lifts for persons with physical disabilities, and similar equipment. The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need.
Lind Equipment Concludes Massive LED Jobsite Project with Ledcor
Lind Equipment’s LED Jobsite system of temporary LED lighting was a featured part of a BC construction site for a massive, $600 million, 1.2 million square foot shopping mall.
Building Permits Decline 6.6% in December
Municipalities issued $7.2 billion worth of building permits in December, down 6.6% from November. Lower construction intentions were recorded for all components, led by commercial buildings and multi-family dwellings. In the residential sector, eight provinces posted declines while Ontario reported a record high.
Report Sees Consumers Driving Tomorrow’s Electricity System
A new vision paper by the Electricity Distributors Association and its member local utilities proposes a new way forward for Ontario’s electricity system that recognizes consumers as drivers of change and leverages new technologies to deliver high-quality electricity services. The findings and recommendations offer insights valuable to electricity distributors everywhere.
