June 18, 2024 Effective March 4, 2025 the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, 26th Edition, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Canadian Standards Association Standard C22.1-24 is adopted as the BC Electrical Code. All electrical work subject to the BC Electrical Code must comply with the updated edition effective March 4, 2025. All code-related information bulletins…
June 14, 2024 Month over month, investment in building construction increased 4.5% to $20.4 billion in March. The residential sector was up 5.4% to $14.3 billion, while investment in the non-residential sector increased 2.3% to $6.1 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction increased 4.1% to $12.5 billion in March. Investment in single-family homes continues to rise Investment in…
June 14, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada significantly increased 20.5% to $12.8 billion in April. Construction intentions in the residential sector increased 21.0% to $8.0 billion and the non-residential sector rose 19.6% to $4.8 billion, with growth observed in all components. British Columbia posted a record high monthly total value of building permits ($3.1 billion),…
June 14, 2024 Driven by economy-wide decarbonization efforts in response to the global climate crisis, Ontario’s electricity sector is rapidly evolving to enable the shift from fossil-based energy sources to clean energy sources. At the same time, with electrification of industry, transportation and more, it is abundantly clear that the demand for electricity supply is…
June 14, 2024 New research published today by the Canadian Climate Institute finds that a system-wide shift from gas to electric heat is the lowest-cost path through the clean energy transition. The report, Heat Exchange: How today’s policy choices will drive or delay Canada’s transition to clean, reliable heat, concludes that provincial government action will be necessary to protect reliability and…
June 10, 2024 By Bob Crain, Director of Marketing and Product Development at Legrand/Cablofil, emphasizes the crucial role cable management plays in creating efficient, secure and adaptable data centers in the face of rapid technological advancements. In today’s modern digital era, data centers serve as the cornerstone of our information-centric world, playing a vital role…
June 10, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] [i] William (Bill) Burr is an associate member of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Technical Committee and formerly Chair of the Canadian Advisory Council on Electrical Safety (CACES), Chief Electrical and Elevator Inspector for the Province of BC & the Northwest Territories, Director of Electrical and Gas…
June 7, 2024 Bill Hammond has been honored with the Electro Federation Canada (EFC) Industry Recognition Award. After serving as CEO of Hammond Power Solutions for 22 years, Bill has retired and now serves as Executive Chairman. This prestigious award recognizes his significant contributions to the Canadian electrical industry and his unwavering dedication to excellence….
June 7, 2024 In this video from LEDVANCE learn about LEDVANCE Wall Packs in addition to key considerations when specifying, selling, or installing wall packs.
June 1, 2024 In September 2020, the picturesque city of New Westminster near Vancouver in British Columbia suffered a devastating setback when an intentionally set fire destroyed much of the city’s waterfront park, including its urban beach, sand volleyball courts, and iconic art installation known as Wow Westminster. The fire, which burned for ten days…
The city of Vancouver is the first Canadian jurisdiction to pass a by-law regulating building emissions. The Annual Greenhouse Gas and Energy Limits bylaw will come into effect June 1st, 2024, and requires building owners for large commercial offices, retail, and residential buildings over 100,000 sq ft to report their emissions.
May 31, 2024 Northern Cables Inc. is a Canadian owned and Operated Wire and Cable Manufacturer, specializing in armoured cables, copper and aluminum. Their Facilities in Brockville and Prescott Ontario combine three complete manufacturing centers providing high quality output in controlled environments. From its inception in 1996 Northern Cables Inc. has continually invested in people, processes…
May 31, 2024 Providing charging infrastructure in non-residential settings is essential for supporting the growing number of electric vehicles (EV) on the road. Whether you’re planning to install public charging stations, workplace chargers, or chargers in multi-unit residential or commercial buildings, Kingston Hydro is here to help! Installing EV charging connections requires careful consideration. Explore helpful…
May 28, 2024 Small businesses today face multifaceted challenges, necessitating advanced security solutions that go beyond traditional measures. Gigamedia, a pioneer in cutting-edge video security solutions, recognizes these evolving needs and has developed tailored offerings to address them. Let’s get into how Gigamedia’s innovative solutions provide small business owners with more than just security—they offer…
May 27, 2024 By Keith Sones, seasoned utility industry executive “That’s a great idea!” I said enthusiastically. My boss had just given me my first commission as a new safety and health professional, and I was eager to applaud his proactivity. Low in the food chain, I figured it couldn’t hurt to burnish his ego a…
May 27, 2024 How is the apprentice-to-journeyperson ratio changing? All trades currently use a ratio of no more than two apprentices for each journeyperson (a 2:1 ratio). The department is amending this to a 1:1 apprentice to journeyperson ratio. The regulation will come into effect later this calendar year. Why is the change being implemented?…
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