November 3, 2025 Houle has announced the company has begun work on the Broadway Subway Project in BC. The project will extend the TransLink Millennium Line by 5.7 km to serve the Broadway Corridor, one of BC’s busiest routes, becoming a critical link that connects communities, increases frequency and reliability for transit users, and enhances…
Overall, the total value of investment in building construction edged up 0.1% to $22.8 billion in August. The non-residential sector edged up $22.9 million, while the residential sector increased slightly by $10.5 million. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.7% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in August…
November 2, 2025 In August, the total value of building permits issued in Canada was down $139.2 million (-1.2%) to $11.6 billion. Notable declines recorded in Ontario (-$563.3 million) and Alberta (-$461.5 million) were tempered by increases in British Columbia (+$612.2 million) and Quebec (+$294.2 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in August…
November 2, 2025 Canada’s construction sector continues to defy the broader economic slowdown, posting quarterly gains of 0.24 per cent despite rising costs and global trade uncertainty, according to the most recent issue of the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Construction Quarterly Economic Insights report. The latest edition indicates that activity remains steady; however rising costs, workforce shortages,…
November 2, 2025 Houle is looking for a detailed, strategy-driven construction estimator looking to work on new and exciting projects across Western Canada. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll work alongside project teams and senior leadership to estimate costs and develop quotations for projects across our industrial, commercial, institutional, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors. You’ll also…
November 2, 2025 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released its Fall 2025 Stat Pack, a semi-annual report that examines leading economic and labour conditions across British Columbia’s construction sector. The latest data shows construction material costs have increased by four per cent year-over-year, which is double the Bank of Canada’s inflation target. These sustained…
November 2, 2025 A viral video showing an electrical explosion underscores the importance of electrical safety when charging electric vehicles (EVs). The video, published by Technical Safety BC – ESA’s safety counterpart in British Columbia – shows an EV owner in Hope, BC, plugging their car into a non-compatible commercial charging station, using a third-party adapter. After…
October 23, 2025 By Blake Marchand Nexans’ 2025 Innovation Summit held at the Royal Fairmont York in Toronto this October, called for strong leadership as we transition toward an electricity-based economy. The evening consisted of a Fire Side Chat, two expert panels, an award ceremony from Nexans Innovation Challenge, a Chris Hadfield Keynote, and closing…
October 20, 2025 For over a decade, the Pro Tool Innovation Awards have been electrifying the scene, showcasing the most groundbreaking products in construction, automotive, and landscaping industries. Now, in the 13th year, Pro Tool Innovation is thrilled to announce that 2025 brought an unprecedented surge of submissions from manufacturers. These trailblazers unveiled jaw-dropping designs,…
October 17, 2025 Houle recently released an update on the Surrey Memorial Hospital project they are currently working on. “We’re proud to be delivering comprehensive electrical and technology solutions for this project, including electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, nurse call, access control, and PA/AV systems,” the company said on LinkedIn. “With the roof now complete,…
October 17, 2025 The New London Fire Company installed solar panels on the roof of their firehall recently with the help of the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation Fund (CREG). Forrest Spencer joined the Board of Directors of the New London Fire Company almost two years ago as a way to give back to his community….
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Rule 44-000 Scope – states that Section 44 is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to electrical equipment and installations in buildings or parts thereof…
October 10, 2025 By: Edwin Vice, Director of Research and Development at LightArt Emergency lighting is often a silent but necessary component in the commercial building industry, not just as a code requirement but as a critical life safety system. Despite its importance, many emergency lighting (EM) systems fail due to maintenance oversights, outdated components,…
October 9, 2025 Work with municipal partners to get energy-efficiency projects off the ground. The Community Energy Conservation program, administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), provides up to $500,000 through this program to support energy audits or retrofits in a variety of municipally owned facilities. Become their favourite contractor by inviting them…
October 6, 2025 There are two new STANDATA releases for the province of Alberta: The purpose of these two releases is to clarify requirements for reporting electrical incidents in Alberta and to permit the use of underground service entrance cable (USEB) with a bare neutral conductor in underground installations at service entrance equipment. STANDATA variance…
October 6, 2025 Commercial buildings in Ottawa and Toronto’s Richview South area can receive direct installation and instant discounts on energy-saving equipment upgrades for lasting benefits. The Save on Energy BizEnergySaver program is designed to help industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI), and multi-residential building owners and operators make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption….
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
