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.
Average Contractor Salaries by Job
Project managers lead among six categories. For all categories, salaries vary from year to year, and not always rising.
Single Family Homes Lead 2.5% Decline in February’s Building Permits
Canadian municipalities issued $7.5 billion worth of building permits in February, down 2.5% from January.
Vickery Electric: Keeping It in the Family for 94 Years
Vickery Electric was founded in 1923 by John W.T. Vickery, and four generations later the company is still family run.
Electrical Industry Canada Digs Deep with Redpath Mining
Electrical Industry Canada was recently given the unique opportunity to see Redpath’s team of electricians working side by side with engineers and mechanics . . .
Vickery Electric: Keeping it in the family for 94 years
Vickery Electric has been providing electrical services to the Whitby area since 1923, and continues to maintain its position as a leading electrical contractor in the area. Vickery Electric has also kept the business close to home, being family run for nearly a century.
Where Electrical Maintenance and Mechanical Electricians Work
Manufacturing continues to employ half of all electrical maintenance and mechanical electricians. The remaining half are dispersed among six other areas.
New Housing Construction Spending Up 8.7% YOY in January
Total spending on new housing construction increased 8.7% year over year to $4.0 billion in January. Six provinces posted increases, led by Ontario and British Columbia. Nationally, investment increased for every dwelling type.
HDBaseT Alliance and UL Cable Certification Program Supports PoH Installations
UL and The HDBaseT Alliance, a cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing the HDBaseT standard, have launched a certification program for Power over HDBaseT (PoH) cables.
