February 23, 2024 LIGHTPOINT Studio & Showroom, the brand-new corporate classroom training facility, located at their national customer service and sales center (NCSSC) in Westfield, IN. Go HERE for more information
February 23, 2024 By Rick Farrell, President, PlantTours In plant operations, the margin for error is notoriously slim. The smallest oversight, a single misinterpreted instruction, or an unnoticed alert can be the difference between smooth operations and catastrophic failures. While advanced technologies and protocols play an undeniable part in ensuring safety, the bedrock upon which…
February 22, 2024 By Jonard Tools It is currently a great time to be an electrician- however, you’ll need the right hand tools for the job. In this article Jonard Tools highlight the most essential hand tools for electrical work, as well as dive into the specifics of how they are utilized and why they’re…
February 22, 2024 AI-driven features in home energy management and security systems excite more than half of the current smart home users, concludes new research exploring the perceptions, preferences, and reservations of residential renters and owners regarding the adoption and usage of smart home technologies. However, the survey also highlights data privacy concerns and high…
In the intricate landscape of preconstruction, where uncertainties often lurk, leveraging the power of electrical estimating software emerges as a strategic cornerstone for effective risk mitigation.
February 15, 2024 The Leviton 1450R and 1450W 50A Heavy Duty Flush Mount Outlet solution powers Electric Vehicle Plug-In Charging Stations as well as other high power-draw appliances.
February 15, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada decreased 14.0% from November to $9.2 billion in December, the lowest monthly level since October 2020. Declines were recorded in both the residential and non-residential sectors. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits declined 14.2% to $5.8 billion in December. Despite overall residential decline,…
February 15, 2024 Investment in building construction edged higher, 0.3% month over month to $19.8 billion in December. The residential sector grew 0.3% to $13.8 billion, and investment in the non-residential sector rose 0.3% to $6.1 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was unchanged (+0.0%; +$5 million) at $12.2 billion in December. Residential investment edges higher Investment…
Section 6 of the code outlines the rules applicable to the electrical installation of service equipment, including the consumer’s service and the supply service. As per the definitions in Section 0…
Fabruary 7, 2024 In honour of Black History Month this February we are highlighting Shelly Harding-Smith, who holds the distinction of Canada’s first black female Master Electrician. Harding-Smtih was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, and began attending jobsites alongside her father at a young age. Harding-Smith’s parents, Morris Harding and Ruth Henderson-Harding ran Harding…
From February 5 to February 23, Technical Safety BC will be hosting a public consultation to gather feedback on the impact of adopting the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) into BC regulation.
January 25, 2024 Electrician Job Vacancies A report from Statistics Canada illustrates the electrician labour shortage in Canada, although the data looks at 2021 and 2022, it provides insight into where the industry is at with job vacancies for qualified electricians. For the thrid quarter of 2022, there were 5,275 job vacancies for construction electricians,…
January 5, 2024 Established in 2016, the NETCO Leadership Excellence award honours an industry training professional for his/her role for the success and their outstanding contributions to apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training. An industry training professional is defined as an individual who is involved with or supports apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training by…
January 26, 2024 The total monthly value of building permits in Canada decreased 3.9% from October to $10.9 billion in November, with declines posted across almost all building type components. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits declined 3.9% to $6.8 billion in November. Overall modest declines in residential sector Despite eight provinces with…
January 26, 2024 Investment in building construction rose 1.7% to $19.8 billion in November. The residential sector grew 2.2% to $13.7 billion, while investment in the non-residential sector edged up 0.4% to $6.0 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction increased by 1.3% to $12.3 billion in November. Investment in the residential sector rises Investment in residential building construction…
January 25, 2024 Montreal hair salon artemys is a new player on the scene in an up-and-coming neighborhood just outside the downtown core. Building its brand from the ground up, it hired the team at Studio Kiff to create an environment that was high-end yet felt comfortable and inclusive at the same time. Lighting demands…
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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