Contractor Incomes 2009-2015

Incomes in 2015 were up 9% from 2014, after several years of little change…

Arc Flash Incident Involving a Maintenance Switch

This case study article examines the plans and processes reviewed and considered, the strategy deployed to manage/reduce arc flash hazards, and then lessons learned in the implementation of new systems to improve electrical workplace safety…

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A Conversation with EHRC Award Winner Don MacKinnon

On December 9, 2015, Don MacKinnon, President of the Power Workers Union (PWU), was presented with Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)’s prestigious 2015 Leader of the Yearaward…

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How Welcoming Is Your Workplace for Those with Disabilities?

Did you know that both provincial and federal governments have enacted legislation that requires organization to remove barriers for persons with disabilities (PWD) to participate fully in Canadian society, be that in employment or access to services?

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Building Permits Rise 11.3% in December

The total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities rose 11.3% to $6.9 billion in December, following a 19.9% decline the previous month. Higher construction intentions for multi-family dwellings in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta explained the advance…

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Where Buyers Get Their Info

E-newsletters like EIN are surpassing websites as the #1 source, but just barely. Check out 3-year results for 9 sources of information.

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Renewable Microgrids Are the Way Forward for Canada’s Remote Communities

Each year, over 90 million litres of diesel fuel are transported, at great cost, to remote communities in Canada. The season to safely navigate ice roads has become shorter due to climate change, leaving communities exposed to increased price and supply volatility…

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Electricity Usage Down 6.8% in November 2015

Canada used 44.4 million megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity in November, down 6.8% from the same month a year earlier as temperatures across most of the country rose above seasonal norms…

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Electrical Energy Storage: IEC Report on Present and Future Needs, Part 1

In the near future, electrical energy storage will become indispensable in emerging markets for smart grids and in renewable energy for reducing CO2, says the International Electrotechnical Commission…

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Key Product Influencers for Buyers

Manufacturer’s reputation consistently leads…

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The Dark Side of Trade — Combating Counterfeit Electrical Products, Part 2

Counterfeiting is a growing threat to industry: the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition reports that in 2014 alone…

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Enterprise IoT: What Is It, and How It Will Improve Energy Management (Part 2)

Those charged with a facility’s energy management are beginning to hear the phrase “Internet of Things”…

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November 2015 Investment in Residential Housing Construction Up 2.2% YOY

Investment in residential construction rose 2.2% to $4.3 billion in November compared with the same month in 2014…

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Six Tactics to Maximize the Purchasing Function: Tactic 6 — Consistency and Fairness

This article is the last in a series of six tactics in which the electrical contractor can maximize purchasing power and profitability though procurement…

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Where Industrial/Plant/Commercial Electricians Buy

Three quarters of buyers shop at Industrial and full line distributors. Almost none buy through retail.

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Stephanie Santini: Never Underestimate Her Capabilities

Stephanie Santini, black belt in Karate, has worked in the electrical and lighting industries for eight years. She spoke with us about her first few years and its challenge…

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Contractor Incomes 2009-2015

Arc Flash Incident Involving a Maintenance Switch

A Conversation with EHRC Award Winner Don MacKinnon

How Welcoming Is Your Workplace for Those with Disabilities?

Building Permits Rise 11.3% in December

Where Buyers Get Their Info

Renewable Microgrids Are the Way Forward for Canada’s Remote Communities

Electricity Usage Down 6.8% in November 2015

Electrical Energy Storage: IEC Report on Present and Future Needs, Part 1

Key Product Influencers for Buyers

The Dark Side of Trade — Combating Counterfeit Electrical Products, Part 2

Enterprise IoT: What Is It, and How It Will Improve Energy Management (Part 2)

November 2015 Investment in Residential Housing Construction Up 2.2% YOY

Six Tactics to Maximize the Purchasing Function: Tactic 6 — Consistency and Fairness

Where Industrial/Plant/Commercial Electricians Buy

Stephanie Santini: Never Underestimate Her Capabilities

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