February 24, 2025 By Nolan Frazier, Regional Sales Director, Canada at Procore It’s a new year – and as construction organizations navigate issues such as the skills gap, efficiency, sustainability, and more, it’s a great time to have a look ahead at some of the trends and areas we see affecting the industry in 2025….
February 24, 2025 Funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Alberta Municipalities, the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP) provides funding for the purchase and installation of EV charging stations in Alberta. Eligible applicants include businesses, condominium corporations, multi-unit residential building operators, cooperatives, Indigenous communities, industry associations, institutions and schools, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and other, on…
February 21, 2025 This information bulletin explains regulatory audits as an inspection practice at Technical Safety BC, including who can be audited, the audit process, and the potential consequences of non-complianc legislative requirements. This bulletin applies to the following technologies: amusement devices, boilers, pressure vessels an refrigeration, electrical, elevating devices, gas, and passenger ropeways. For…
February 21, 2025 An update on proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum can be found below. NEMA has provided this information to their members as well. If the US government proceeds with these plans, the tariffs are scheduled to take effect on March 12, 2025. View the White House Fact Sheet and the Presidential Proclamations adjusting Section 232 tariffs…
February 14, 2025 Overall, investment in building construction rose 1.9% (+$408.1 million) to $21.8 billion in December, with gains recorded across all components. The residential sector grew 2.2% to $15.1 billion while the non-residential sector was up 1.3% to $6.7 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 4.7% in December. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction increased 1.5%…
February 14, 2025 The total value of building permits rose 11.0% to $13.1 billion in December. The increase was led by a 21.2% increase in the residential sector, largely due to gains in Ontario and British Columbia. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in December grew 8.8% from the previous month and…
February 14, 2025 The Investments in Training Equipment funding stream, part of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, helps unions and training providers improve the quality of training through the purchase of equipment and materials that meet the latest industry standards, or by investing in new technology needed to train workers in the Red Seal trades. These…
February 14, 2025 By Jake Brooks Energy competition does not need to be limited to the wholesale level. The potential benefits of wider and more open competition were recently evidenced when Ontario’s electric grid operator and a local utility decided to set up and test Canada’s first local electricity market through the IESO York Region Non-Wires…
February 14, 2025 BCCA has developed a checklist for navigating the current tariff situation with the U.S., which has been reviewed by Tyler Galbraith, Construction Lawyer and Partner at Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP. This checklist outlines best practices and key considerations for trade and general contractors to help them assess risk, address contract provisions, and…
Rule 28-000 – Scope states that Section 28is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the installation, wiring methods, conductors, protection, and control of all motors and generators.
February 7, 2025 ECAO posted the following statement from Executive Director, Graeme Aitken on their website regarding potential U.S. Tariffs: For almost 80 years, the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Ontario (ECAO) has served and represented the interests of Ontario’s industry-leading, unionized electrical contractors. Over those many decades, ECAO has stepped up during times of challenge…
February 7, 2025 By Phil Crangi Choosing the right high-rise construction conduit can significantly impact project efficiency and costs. While rigid PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) conduit may have a lower upfront cost, ENT (Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing) offers more significant advantages due to its long-term labor savings and installation efficiency. ENT and fittings form an integrated system…
February 7, 2025 STATEMENT FROM CAROL MCGLOGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, ELECTRO-FEDERATION CANADA ON U.S. TARIFFS Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), representing Canada’s electrical and automation industry, strongly opposes the recent tariffs announced (an subsequently delayed) by President Trump on Canadian imports. These tariffs threaten to disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and…
“For us, a prosumer is an active homeowner or building owner who manages and distributes their electrical load to optimize energy use in their home or business,” explains Schneider Electric’s David O’Reilly, Vice President of the Home & Commercial Solutions Division.
February 2, 2025 Overall, investment in building construction edged down 0.5% (-$96.6 million) to $21.4 billion in November, following a 1.1% decrease in October. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 2.7% in November. The monthly decline in investment in building construction in November was driven by the residential sector (-$168.1 million to $14.8 billion) but was partially offset by a…
February 2, 2025 Purpose To clarify the application for professional involvement for building services and systems for buildings classified asresidential occupancy identified as a multiple-family dwelling containing five or more dwelling units in a rowhouseconfiguration. Discussion Division C, Subclause 2.4.1.1.(1)(b)(ii) of the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition does not requireprofessional involvement where a…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
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