Survey Says: Where Electrical Contractors Buy
By William (Bill) Burr The 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…
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Brad Fraser was on the path to becoming a mechanical engineer when life events led him to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps in the electrical business in 1971. “My mother was ill, so I stayed home to take care of her,” reminisces Fraser, about how he got started…
April 8, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem 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…
The way we generate power has been undergoing a radical shift over the last few years as our attention has turned more and more toward decarbonization, primarily using solar and wind power on a large scale.
Edmonton and Alberta lead major Canadian cities with the highest median salary for electrical contractors, reinforcing generally higher average salaries in Alberta.
The hourly rate for automation specialists now on average surpasses that of commercial and industrial electricians.
By William (Bill) Burr The 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…
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Brad Fraser was on the path to becoming a mechanical engineer when life events led him to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps in the electrical business in 1971. “My mother was ill, so I stayed home to take care of her,” reminisces Fraser, about how he got started…
April 8, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem 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…
The way we generate power has been undergoing a radical shift over the last few years as our attention has turned more and more toward decarbonization, primarily using solar and wind power on a large scale.
Edmonton and Alberta lead major Canadian cities with the highest median salary for electrical contractors, reinforcing generally higher average salaries in Alberta.
The hourly rate for automation specialists now on average surpasses that of commercial and industrial electricians.
By William (Bill) Burr The 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…
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Brad Fraser was on the path to becoming a mechanical engineer when life events led him to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps in the electrical business in 1971. “My mother was ill, so I stayed home to take care of her,” reminisces Fraser, about how he got started…
April 8, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem 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…
The way we generate power has been undergoing a radical shift over the last few years as our attention has turned more and more toward decarbonization, primarily using solar and wind power on a large scale.
Edmonton and Alberta lead major Canadian cities with the highest median salary for electrical contractors, reinforcing generally higher average salaries in Alberta.
The hourly rate for automation specialists now on average surpasses that of commercial and industrial electricians.

November 4, 2025 The inaugural Joint Leadership Conference hosted this October in Toronto by three Ontario contractor associations, Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario (MCAO), and the Construction Labour Relations Association of Ontario (CLRAO), featured some interesting discussions around AI and changes coming to the Ontario Construction Act. The… Read More…

November 3, 2025 La Pêche (Quebec, Canada) has constructed a new townhall that was designed for the future. The dramatic two-story structure is comprised of solid wood, both inside and out, and presents an impressive facade on the main street of the community. And it incorporates the latest innovations in sustainable construction. With its forthcoming… Read More…

November 3, 2025 Houle has announced the company has begun work on the Broadway Subway Project in BC. The project will extend the TransLink Millennium Line by 5.7 km to serve the Broadway Corridor, one of BC’s busiest routes, becoming a critical link that connects communities, increases frequency and reliability for transit users, and enhances… Read More…

Overall, the total value of investment in building construction edged up 0.1% to $22.8 billion in August. The non-residential sector edged up $22.9 million, while the residential sector increased slightly by $10.5 million. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.7% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in August… Read More…

November 2, 2025 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has announced the appointment of new Board Member Feaz Rahim. “As Chair and on behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that effective October 31st, Feaz Rahim has been appointed by the ESA Board of Directors,” said ESA Chair Arjan Arenja. Feaz Rahim presently… Read More…

November 2, 2025 Shovels are going in the ground for a new BC Cancer centre that will deliver expanded cancer care and treatment for people in Nanaimo and nearby communities. “The new BC Cancer centre in Nanaimo will transform cancer care for people across central Vancouver Island,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “This facility… Read More…

November 2, 2025 George Brown College has announced they will officially become George Brown Polytechnic (GBP). This change demonstrates their commitment to providing advanced educational opportunities and marks a new era in the institution’s evolution. A key highlight of this transformation is the launch of the Master of Construction Management (MCM) program, which serves as… Read More…

November 2, 2025 The Ontario government announced it’s investing more than $8.6 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to help more than 1,700 women across the GTA access training and prepare for good-paying, in-demand jobs in the skilled trades. This funding is part of the government’s $2.5 billion investment in the SDF to protect workers by… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
