Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Establishments by Region
Ontario has twice as many as the rest of Canada combined, and five times as many as the second ranked jurisdiction.
Investment in New Housing Construction Rose 9.1% YOY in December
Total investment in new housing construction rose 9.1% year over year to $4.3 billion in December, reflecting higher investment in all dwelling types.
HDBaseT Alliance and UL Launch Cable Certification Program to Support PoH Installations
UL and The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing the HDBaseT standard, have announced a certification program for Power over HDBaseT (PoH) cables.
Safety Checklist: 10 Dumb Things Smart People Do When Testing Electricity, Part 1
People who make their living by working with electricity quickly develop a healthy respect for anything with even a remote chance of being “live.”
How Contractors Can Build and Better Their Client Relationships
Though going above and beyond with the project at hand is usually the No. 1 priority for contractors, creating and cultivating client relationships follows closely behind.
Where electrical buyers get their information
How often do you use the following information sources for electrical industry-related content?
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.
