Contractors’ Favourite Benefits
Least favourite: insurance. Most favourite: cell phone. And then there are five others.
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Power Shifts: Emerging Low-Voltage Trends, Impacts and Opportunities, Part 4
In the previous issue of Electrical Industry Newsweek, we continued our coverage of Electro-Federation Canada’s recently released research report…
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Why Optimize A Cooling Set Point?
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.
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Workplace Lighting as a Dynamic Design Element
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.
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Percentage of Electrical Contractors by Gender
Yes, there are far more male contractors than female, but see by how much.
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Power Shifts: Emerging Low-Voltage Trends, Impacts and Opportunities, Part 3
In the previous issue of Electrical Industry Newsweek, we continued our coverage of Electro-Federation Canada’s recently released research report…
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Global Smart Lighting Market Worth US$19.47 Billion by 2022
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.
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Networking & Dating: How the Two Go Hand in Hand
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.
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Top 6 Benefits of Local Sourcing
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.
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Contractors’ Average Bonuses by Job Title
Electrical project managers lead; foremen trail. See how three other types of contractors fare.
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Drill Ship Power Challenge: Hybrid Solution Solves Distribution Issues
A collaboration between AKA and Rittal has solved energy efficiency and recycling issues related to a deepwater drill ship installation.
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Power Shifts: Emerging Low-Voltage Trends, Impacts and Opportunities, Part 2
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.
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New Housing Investment Rises 8.4% in April YOY
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.
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Contractor Profit Sharing by Years of Experience
The longer you work, the greater the proceeds. But see by how much.
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April Building Permits: Value Declines 0.2% from March
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.
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Electrical Fatalities Go Down, Nonfatal Injuries Go Up
The annual incidence of workplace electrical fatalities continues to decline, while nonfatal electrical injuries sharply increased in 2015, states a new report compiled and released by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
