Gordon MacDonald is a cheerful, driven individual who loves to be challenged, a trait that suits him well as a lighting specialist overseeing retrofit projects for Rexel in New Brunswick and P.E.I. He also has had a unique introduction to the field he now works in.
Least favourite: insurance. Most favourite: cell phone. And then there are five others.
In the previous issue of Electrical Industry Newsweek, we continued our coverage of Electro-Federation Canada’s recently released research report…
Electrical and electronic equipment, as well as components, are typically housed in an electrical enclosure designed to provide protection from the external environment. Electronic components are sensitive to temperature changes.
The modern office is seeing a major design shift as work styles change, mobile device use continues to grow, Millennials enter the workforce, and businesses embrace green, energy efficient technologies.
Yes, there are far more male contractors than female, but see by how much.
In the previous issue of Electrical Industry Newsweek, we continued our coverage of Electro-Federation Canada’s recently released research report…
The total smart lighting market size, in terms of value, is expected to reach US$19.47 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.1%, according to a new research report.
Building a professional network can often feel like dating: putting yourself out there to strangers, not knowing what to say and carrying that fear of rejection. But just like dating, there are ways to make networking much easier. Here’s how.
It’s no secret that many of today’s businesses maintain global supply chains. However, what may be a secret is just how much procurement professionals would prefer to source locally instead.
Electrical project managers lead; foremen trail. See how three other types of contractors fare.
A collaboration between AKA and Rittal has solved energy efficiency and recycling issues related to a deepwater drill ship installation.
In the previous issue of Electrical Industry Newsweek, we began our coverage of Electro-Federation Canada’s recently released research report, Power Shifts: Emerging Low-Voltage Trends, Impacts and Opportunities for the Canadian Electrical Channel.
New housing construction investment totalled $4.6 billion in April, up 8.4% compared with April 2016. Investment increased for every dwelling type, but resulted mostly from spending on single-family dwellings, up $251.8 million to $2.4 billion.
The longer you work, the greater the proceeds. But see by how much.
Canadian municipalities issued $7.1 billion worth of building permits in April, down 0.2% from March. Lower construction intentions for single-family dwellings were mainly responsible for the national decrease.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
