Survey: Contribute to CAF-FCA’s 2024-2027 Strategic Planning
Join CAF-FCA in shaping the future of the organization. CAF-FCA are looking for input through a brief survey on their upcoming 2024-2027 Strategic Planning.
Acclaim Lighting Amplifies and Accents John Hextall Bridge
A new lighting system is bringing back the vibrancy and safety to the newly renovated John Hextall Bridge in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Guillevin Datacom: A Global Expertise With a Local Approach for the Distribution of Data Communication Infrastructure Products
Today’s omnipresent network communication cabling is essential for connecting communication systems, making it important to have an edge in infrastructure for increased reliability and performance. An optimized network cabling infrastructure offers many benefits, including a more robust, secure network, cost savings, superior energy efficiency and optimal data transfer performance.
Guillevin Lighting – Navigating Retrofits
The introduction of LED and lighting controls forced rapid shifts in how the residential, commercial and industrial sectors addressed their lighting needs. As we look ahead, the horizon for fluorescent lamps is likely going the same way after the Department of the Environment and Department of Health have proposed to phase out fluorescent lamp manufacturing by the end of 2023 and a complete ban on their sale by 2026.
Brame Electric’s Rory MacCuaig on their Stratford EV Charging Project
April 13, 2023 By Blake Marchand In this article we talk with Rory MacCuaig of Brame Electric to gain some insight into the municipal EV Charger Installation project they are coordinating for the City of Stratford. MacCuaig is managing the project, he generally works as part of the industrial arm of Brame Electric, which is…
Weidmüller and New Energy in Canada
Weidmüller is well-known for its products that are engineered for the traditional energy markets. Today, across the globe, there is a push when it comes to new energy and renewable energy.
Vertical Farming: Siemens Ensures Perfect Plant Growth
April 13, 2023 Vertical farming refers to food production in enclosed spaces. In contrast to conventional greenhouses, however, with indoor farming the environmental influences that the plants are exposed to can be precisely determined. The environment where the plants grow is monitored around the clock: LEDs control how much light the plants receive and the…
A Closer Look at Innovative CleanGen and CleanGrid Solutions from RIC Electronics
Based in Burnaby, B.C., RIC Electronics is a company founded in 1981 around power and backup systems. Since then, the company has expanded from three employees to over 50 and has grown into a 30,000 sq. ft. facility.
SMART Lab: Humber College and Siemens Canada Open the Sustainable Microgrid and Renewable Technology Lab
Humber College is partnering with Siemens Canada to develop a Sustainable Microgrid and Renewable Technology Lab (SMART Lab) at its North Campus. The SMART Lab is an educational and experimental environment designed to train students and professionals in the use of a microgrid system and to conduct research with industry partners.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition – A Road Map: Section 86
Rule 86-100 provides definitions for some special terminology used in this section that is not included in Section 0 – electric vehicle, electrical vehicle connector, electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
Ontario Drives Residential Sector for January Building Contruction
Investment in building construction increased 1.5% to $20.4 billion in January, with all components posting gains. The residential sector rose 1.9% to $14.9 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 0.5% to $5.6 billion.
Alberta Prompt Payment FAQ
March 31, 2023 Alberta Prompt Payment legislation took effect in August of 2022. Gowling WLG Construction Law Group provides some insight into how the legislation impacts construction. Prompt payments doesn’t guarantee that a part to a construction contract gets paid, but it does mandate specific requirements around timing of invoicing and payment, “which both parties…
LEDVANCE Case Study: Illuminate the Aspiria Corporate Campus
Savvy building professionals know that upgrades of outdated garage lighting to modern LED technology represent some of the most popular and economically attractive investments in the commercial marketplace today.
MCAM and ECAM Make Joint Submission on Minimum Wage Rate Review for Apprentices
The Minister acknowledged the minimum wage increase will have a direct impact on apprentices and industry employers for those trades whereby wages are based on a percentage of the provincial
minimum wage.
Implementation of SkilledTradesBC Certification System
B.C. announced the implementation of its new skilled trades certification system, SkilledTradesBC, in December of last year. There are three clusters of trades selected for the initial skilled trades certification in BC, electrical, mechanical, and automotive.
ESA License Holder General Q&A
March 23, 2023 By Blake Marchand This article is based on ESA’s general Q&A with submitted questions from LECs as part of their Annual General Meeting which was held in November 2022. This is separate from the technical Q&A, you can find our article on that portion of the event HERE. Soussana Karas, Cynthia Magill,…
