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Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Performing Arts Venue: GigaCore Ethernet Switches Facilitate AV and Lighting

A single backbone fibre ring of Luminex GigaCore Ethernet switches unifies and simplifies all the AV and lighting functions at Desjardins Hall, a performing arts venue in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec.Located in the Jean-Marie Roy Community Centre, Desjardins Hall is part of a multi-use facility on the site of a former college. It will be used for community theatrical and musical performances as well as for visiting artists and troupes.

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Calculating the Payback of a New Industrial Lighting System

Calculating the return on investment is an important part of any lighting replacement effort. This walk-through will help you determine the total return on your investment.

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Affiliated Distributors to Award 43,500 EFC Scholarship

As part of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s 2015 scholarship program, Affiliated Distributors is offering a $3,500 scholarship to either a family member of current Affiliate employees or a family member of any AD Canada Affiliate customer.

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February GDP Stable Following January Decline

Real gross domestic product (GDP) was unchanged in February following a 0.2% decline in January. An increase in the output of service industries, primarily retail trade, was offset by an overall decline in goods-producing industries.

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Guide to the CE Code, Part I – A Roadmap (Installment 1 in a Series)

Often, users encounter situations where they find themselves at odds with the rules contained in the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (the Code).These situations can occur for designers, consultants, installers, inspectors, manufacturers, students, instructors and standards developers alike, and usually result from a misreading, misunderstanding, misapplication or inability to locate the requirement that is needed or relevant to their tasks.

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ECO Contracting Ltd. – Emphasis on People

When an electrical contractor features its people on its web site so prominently it’s a unique trait that speaks to the strength of this Newfoundland Company.

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Survey Says: Where Electricians Work (Excluding Industrial and Power Sectors)

If you’re not in the industrial or power sectors, you’re most likely installing building equipment.

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NEMA Publishes Standard For Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA WC 57/ICEA S-73-532-2014 American National Standard For Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables. This standard applies to materials, construction, and testing of multiconductor control, thermocouple extension, and instrumentation cables rated up to and including 125°C. Users and producers of insulated cable will find this standard useful.

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2015 CE Code — Part 1 Changes: IV

This is the fourth of a series of articles detailing significant changes the Technical Committee considered the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code Part I (CE Code). The final meeting for 2015 CE Code changes took place in June of this year. The rules shown in this article are limited to changes adopted by CE Code Technical Committee and are not subject to further changes. It should be noted that until a formal memorandum of revisions to the CE Code is published by the CSA, the information provided in this article is simply based on the observations of the writer.

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Graybar Canada’s 2015 EFC Scholarship Rewards Excellence, Including Community Service

As part of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s 2015 scholarship program, Graybar Canada is offering a $3,500 award of excellence scholarship. 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.

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The MCEE 2015 in Montreal

Close to 10,000 people participated in Montreal last week at the MCEE trade show and conference. Total annual purchasing power of MCEE visitors’ companies is evaluated at approximately $6 billion.

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Survey Says: Who Industrial Electricians Work For

In 2013 and 2014, transportation and warehousing led by a narrow margin over two other areas.

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Energy in the Connected Home 2015: Technology Evolution, Landscape and Distribution Strategies

Spurred by the rapid increase of consumer interest in smart devices, coupled with innovation in cloud platform development, the residential energy management market is entering its third phase, defined by an abundance of analytics-driven technologies.

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Eaton’s Two EFC Scholarships Include Job Possibilities

As part of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s 2015 scholarship program, Eaton is offering two awards for academic achievement that come with a possibility of working for the company.

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Q1 2015 Non-Residential Building Construction: Investment Down 1.2%

Following three consecutive quarters of growth, investment in non-residential building construction decreased 1.2% to $12.9 billion in the first quarter. This decline was largely the result of lower spending on the construction of commercial buildings (-1.9%).

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New Housing Investment Up in February Year over Year

Investment in new housing construction increased 2.4% to $3.5 billion in February compared with the same month in 2014. The increase came mainly from higher spending on row house and apartment building construction.

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Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Performing Arts Venue: GigaCore Ethernet Switches Facilitate AV and Lighting

Calculating the Payback of a New Industrial Lighting System

Affiliated Distributors to Award 43,500 EFC Scholarship

February GDP Stable Following January Decline

Guide to the CE Code, Part I – A Roadmap (Installment 1 in a Series)

ECO Contracting Ltd. – Emphasis on People

Survey Says: Where Electricians Work (Excluding Industrial and Power Sectors)

NEMA Publishes Standard For Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables

2015 CE Code — Part 1 Changes: IV

Graybar Canada’s 2015 EFC Scholarship Rewards Excellence, Including Community Service

The MCEE 2015 in Montreal

Survey Says: Who Industrial Electricians Work For

Energy in the Connected Home 2015: Technology Evolution, Landscape and Distribution Strategies

Eaton’s Two EFC Scholarships Include Job Possibilities

Q1 2015 Non-Residential Building Construction: Investment Down 1.2%

New Housing Investment Up in February Year over Year

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