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How to Win Contracting Jobs

As a wise green muppet called Yoda once said, “Do… or do not. There is no try.” Because it’s a world of competition out there for contracting jobs, there really is no “try” when it comes to being just the right person that clients look to hire…

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New Housing Price Rise Marginally in October

The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) rose 0.3% in October, following a 0.1% increase in September. The gain was largely attributable to higher new home prices in Ontario. Ten of the 21 metropolitan areas surveyed reported no price changes…

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What Type of Projects Electrical Contractors Are Involved In

Residential projects have a slight lead over industrial/manufacturing, but both represent just over half of contractors’ involvement. Check out variances within each project type from 2012 to 2015…

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The Company Christmas Party — What Are the Employer’s Obligations?

It’s a Friday night in December. The employees of Party-Hearty Inc. are excited because tonight is their company Christmas party. Management has taken pains to organize a very special evening to show their thanks to the staff for their efforts over the last year…

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October Building Permits Jump 9.1% Nationally

Municipalities issued $7.7 billion worth of building permits in October, up 9.1% from a month earlier. This was the first increase in three months…

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The Dark Side of Trade — Combating Counterfeit Electrical Products

In recent years, local, federal and international authorities have combined efforts to thwart counterfeit operations and seize illegitimate products before they enter the marketplace…

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Residential construction Up 3.3% in Q3

The total value of investment in residential construction rose 3.3% to $31.9 billion in the third quarter compared with the same quarter a year earlier. This marked the seventh consecutive year-over-year quarterly growth.

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Electrical Equipment Buyers’ Online Activities

Most search catalogues; few seek technical or engineering support…

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Fusion Electrique: Passion, Professionalism and a Sense of Community

Located in Sainte-Julie, PQ,Fusion Electrique is a company with an experienced and dynamic team of electricians…

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Three Reasons Lighting Is an Investment

Every project has a budget. Whether it’s a company’s new office or the latest restaurant to open on the lower east side. Budgets are real things and we all have to respect them as part of the design/build industry….

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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 8

The CE 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…

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Demand for Electricity Drops 3.7% in September

Canada’s demand for electricity declined 3.7% from September 2014 to 38.5 million megawatt hours (MWh) in September. Lower demand contributed to the 2.3% decrease in total generation, as power plants produced 43.7 million MWh for the month…

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Where Buyers Search for Products On Line

Manufacturers’ and distributors’ websites trail search engines and directories. See by how much…

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Implementation of Arc Flash Mitigating Solutions at Industrial Manufacturing Facilities: Part 1

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

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EFC Officially Launches the Young Professionals Network

Electro-Federation Canada’s November 4 Future Forum marked the first meeting of EFC’s new Young Professionals Network (YPN). Some 60 people took part in the event…

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September Investment in New Housing Construction Rises 4.8% YOY

Spending on new housing construction rose 4.8% year over year to $4.8 billion in September, following a 2.9% gain in August (revised data)….

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How to Win Contracting Jobs

New Housing Price Rise Marginally in October

What Type of Projects Electrical Contractors Are Involved In

The Company Christmas Party — What Are the Employer’s Obligations?

October Building Permits Jump 9.1% Nationally

The Dark Side of Trade — Combating Counterfeit Electrical Products

Residential construction Up 3.3% in Q3

Electrical Equipment Buyers’ Online Activities

Fusion Electrique: Passion, Professionalism and a Sense of Community

Three Reasons Lighting Is an Investment

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 8

Demand for Electricity Drops 3.7% in September

Where Buyers Search for Products On Line

Implementation of Arc Flash Mitigating Solutions at Industrial Manufacturing Facilities: Part 1

EFC Officially Launches the Young Professionals Network

September Investment in New Housing Construction Rises 4.8% YOY

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