Succession Planning – Why is it so Important?
Why is succession planning such a critical issue for employers working in or supporting the electricity sector?
Building Permits Edge Down in February
Canadian municipalities issued building permits worth $6.1 billion in February, edging down 0.9% from the previous month. This was the second consecutive monthly decline. Lower construction intentions in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta were responsible for the decrease at the national level.
New Housing Price Index Up in February
Following a 0.1% decline in January, the New Housing Price Index (NHPI) rose 0.2% in February.The combined metropolitan region of Toronto and Oshawa was the top contributor to the increase, with prices up 0.3% over the previous month. Market conditions and new list prices were the main reasons behind the gain. This was moderated by some builders offering promotional packages to stimulate sales and by lower list prices.
Number of establishments in Canada by region: December 2014
See how the provinces and territories compare by number of establishments.
Point Source Ventilation And You – Part I
The right and proper choice of a bath fan is critical, whether for a renovation project, a new series of houses or even multiple unit condominiums.
HPS Offers Enclosed Option to Existing Centurion R Reactor Line
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (HPS) now offers the Centurion R reactor with an enclosed option, providing customers with a complete reactor solution. The HPS Centurion R is available as an open core and coil, Type 1 (as standard) or Type 3R (as special) enclosed unit.These rugged steel ventilated enclosures are constructed for indoor use to provide protection to the reactor against ingress of solid foreign objects as well as protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts. The HPS Centurion R enclosed units may be ordered complete from HPS, or a partner may combine a core and coil unit with the enclosure in their authorized facility.
GE Lighting’s 2015 EFC Scholarship Rewards Community Leadership
As part of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s 2015 scholarship program, GE Lighting is offering a $3,500 Community Leadership Award. Engaging university and college students is critical in our industry, says Joris Myny, Chair of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s scholarship program and a senior vice president of Siemens Canada Limited.
Custom Design Brings Dynamic Lighting to Montreal’s Complexe Desjardins
A new custom lighting design developed by Montreal-based Lightemotion has made its mark in downtown Montreal. Working closely with the facilities team at Complexe Desjardins, Lightemotion has breathed new life into Montreal’s largest mixed use development, totaling 4 million square feet. Located in the Quartier Des Spectacles and facing the recently renovated Place Des Arts, Complexe Desjardins is the latest addition to the Quartier to include a dynamic and innovative lighting design strategy.
Developing Safety Standards for Electrical Products Referenced in the CE Code
The majority of electrical safety product standards referenced in Appendix A of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, (the Code) are developed by the Canadian Standards Association(CSA). Some referenced standards, related to fire alarm, security or other fire safety equipment, are developed by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC).
Construction Costs for Canada’s Electric Utility Distribution Systems, 2014 vs. 2013
Construction costs for the electric utility distribution systems increased 0.1% in 2014 compared with the 2013 Electric Utility Construction Price Index. Higher costs for construction indirects (+4.9%), which include engineering (+5.0%), and administration and overheads (+4.8%), were tempered by lower costs for labour (-2.3%) and construction equipment (-0.9%).
Canadian Electricity Generation in January up 1.5%Year Over Year
Canada generated 61.2 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity in January, up 1.5% from January 2014. The increase was a result of higher generation levels in Quebec, Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Exports of electricity to the United States rose by 11.8% to 5.4 million MWh, while imports fell 37.2% to 0.8 million MWh, influenced by the strong appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the loonie. While generation increased, the rise in net exports of electricity resulted in a 0.2% decline in available electricity (56.5 million MWh) in Canada.
Stelpro: One Among Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Stelpro, a Quebec family-owned manufacturing business established more than 30 years ago that offers integrated heating solutions, is now one of Canada’s 50 best managed companies.…
Commercial Energy Efficiency Trending the Right Way
Normalized energy use in commercial buildings over the past three years continues to fall, according to a new report from the Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac). The report provides a national view of the industry’s energy conserving achievements by amalgamating the data from a sample of 350 buildings across the country.
Schneider Sponsors EFC Scholarship of Merit
Engaging university and college students is critical in our industry, says Joris Myny, Chair of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s scholarship program and a senior vice president of Siemens Canada Limited. Myny describes the scholarship program as more than funding students. “It is an opportunity to promote our industry in every …”
