New Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Will Help Improve Electrical Installations in Many Areas
The new 2024 edition of the Code, slated for publication in March 2024, will bring significant updates in many areas.
Essential Tools for Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Buildings
November 3, 2023 Energy efficiency is a critical consideration for anyone looking to reduce energy costs and minimize environmental impact. One way to achieve this goal is by using various tools and instruments to identify and address potential sources of energy waste in buildings. In this article, we will explore essential tools that can help…
LEDVANCE LED Lighting Upgrade Case Study: Eskasoni First Nation
November 6, 2023 Goal: Upgrade the outdated fluorescent T12 and T8 lighting technology in the Eskasoni First Nation’s two school buildings and ice hockey arena/community centre with high-performing, energy-efficient, long-lasting, and low-maintenance LED fixtures from LEDVANCE Products Installed: 1,676 35-Watt and 40-Watt Lay-In LED Panels, 54 LED Strip Lights, 29 165-Watt Linear LED High Bays,…
Canada-Ontario Job Grant Program
November 6, 2023 Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides opportunities for employers to invest in their workforce, with help from the government. If you’re an employer with a particular skills demand, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant might be right for you. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Go HERE for more information
Video: NETCO Hoisting, Rigging and Moving Trailer
November 6, 2023 This video offers a brief view of the virtual environment of the NETCO owned Hoisting, Rigging and Moving Course. This blended learning 3-day training course was developed by NORCAT Industries in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. https://netco.org/
BC Marks November as Apprenticeship Recognition Month
November 6, 2023 The B.C. government has proclaimed November as Apprenticeship Recognition Month for the fifth year in a row. During this time, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and SkilledTradesBC celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of apprentices, employer sponsors, youth-program participants and trades-program training providers throughout B.C., and raise awareness about the benefits…
STANDATA Variance on Energy Storage Systems in Residential Buildings
October 30, 2023 Industry has identified concerns regarding Energy Storage System (ESS) requirements. This variance permits the installation of an ESS at a dwelling unit or residential occupancy not exceeding 20 kWh for any single ESS, as an alternative method to the C22.1:21 – Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. The current electrical code, C22.1:21 –…
BC Construction Development Cautious in the Face of Economic Pressures and Legislative Delays
October 30, 2023 Statistics reported in the Fall 2023 BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Stat Pack, combined with findings from an economic and policy report published today by the organization, show an industry in dire need of relief in the form of immediate legislative reform. Demand for construction remains high in British Columbia, with major…
Unveiling the Power of Electrical Estimating Training
In the world of electrical contracting, precision and accuracy are paramount. From the smallest residential project to the largest commercial or industrial endeavor, electrical estimates are the lifeblood of a successful contracting business.
Greener Electrified Canada
There isn’t a more important time to be in the electrical industry than ‘right now’. Canada’s signing of the Paris agreement, means that we need to reduce GHG emissions by 40 – 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and reach Net 0 by 2050.
Open Letter from Industry Partners Regarding BC Prompt Payment
October 23, 2023 From BC Construction Association: The priority of the BC Construction Association (BCCA), the Electrical Contractor’s Association of BC (ECABC), the Mechanical Contractors Association of BC (MCABC), and the 28 more industry partners co-signing this letter remains unwavering. We fervently believe that Prompt Payment Legislation, Lien Reform, and Adjudication are a boon to BC’s…
Residential Permit Values Down Despite Fourth Consecutive Increase in Single-Family Buildings for August
October 16, 2023 The total monthly value of building permits in Canada increased 3.4% in August to $11.9 billion, with strong gains in the non-residential sector offsetting modest declines in residential construction intentions. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits was up 4.3% to $6.9 billion in August. Residential permit values down despite fourth…
Canadian Housing Statistics Program: New Residential Properties, 2022
October 16, 2023 Preliminary estimates from the Canadian Housing Statistics Program show that from 2021 to 2022, the residential property stock—all residential properties, excluding vacant land—grew by 1.3% in Ontario, slower than the 1.5% rate of growth from 2020 to 2021. In the Toronto census metropolitan area (CMA), the stock of residential properties grew by 1.7% (representing 29,905 net new properties) from 2021 to 2022, compared with 1.9% (+33,520 net new…
Master Electrician Review of Newly Redesigned IDEAL Auger Bits
October 10, 2023 By Blake Marchand Earlier this year, IDEAL Industries launched a new line of single and dual flute auger bits, which IDEAL says are designed to make for a more efficient wood cutting experience. IDEAL’s website lists features like arced cutting edge, coated fluting, nail strike resistance, splinter free cutting, and wet or…
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 25th Edition– A Road Map: Appendix J – Annex J18 – Part D
October 6, 2023 By William (Bill) Burr[i] [i] William (Bill) Burr is an associate member of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Technical Committee and formerly Chair of the Canadian Advisory Council on Electrical Safety (CACES), Chief Electrical and Elevator Inspector for the Province of BC & the Northwest Territories, Director of Electrical and Gas…
Whitepaper: Safety Culture Excellence and Electrical Safety Innovations
October 6, 2023 Back in 2018, Panduit, along with local supplier partner Rexel, reached out to the “World’s Premier Entertainment Company” to introduce a safety innovation that would change how absence of voltage testing procedures are performed. This innovation would increase not only productivity but also aide in reducing the number of electrical incidents due…
