Q3 2016 Investment in Non-residential Building Construction Down 0.5%

Q3 2016 Investment in Non-residential Building Construction Down 0.5%

Investment in non-residential building construction totalled $12.5 billion in the third quarter, down 0.5% from the previous quarter. This was the sixth decrease in seven quarters dating back to the first quarter of 2015. The decline in the third quarter reflected lower spending on commercial and industrial building construction, which more than offset higher investment in institutional buildings.

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 19

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 19

In this article: Section 34 — Signs and Outline Lighting. The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of individual requirements contained in the CEC Handbook, but will hopefully provide some help in navigating the code.

 

Case Study: Guildford, BC’s Recreation Centre Aquatic Addition

Case Study: Guildford, BC’s Recreation Centre Aquatic Addition

The Guildford Recreation Centre Aquatic Addition expands an existing facility in Surrey, BC. The 7,000 square meter addition was designed as a destination aquatic facility for both recreation and therapeutic users, offering a 50m Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) certified lap pool as well as a leisure pool that contains a therapeutic area, waterslide, family friendly hot tub, and children’s area.

DX3 Enterprises Ltd. — Off-Grid Solar Lighting Solutions

DX3 Enterprises Ltd. — Off-Grid Solar Lighting Solutions

DX3 is an Alberta-based, Canadian-owned manufacturer of commercial electrical equipment. Specializing in outdoor solar light, DX3 provides “light anywhere, anytime.” All of the firm’s products can be installed without any utility grid connections, and it provides solutions for commercial and municipal users where existing lighting poles and infrastructure are not in place.