July 13, 2026 In May, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased $215.0 million (-1.7%) to reach $12.4 billion. The decline in construction intentions was due to the non-residential sector (-6.1%) and tempered by the residential sector (+1.2%). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in May decreased 1.6%…
Every commercial lighting project starts with the same goal: deliver the right performance, meet code requirements, improve efficiency, and create a reliable system that lasts.
By EB Horsman & Son Outdoor pools, spas, and water features are designed to create comfortable and engaging environments. Behind every installation, however, is a complex electrical system powering pumps, heaters, filtration, and lighting. In these settings, water significantly increases electrical risk, making reliable protection essential. For both residential and commercial applications, the Littelfuse Shock…
Section 66 — Amusement Parks, Midways, Carnivals, Film and TV Sets, TV Remote Broadcasting Locations and Travelling Shows.
Proper cable sizing is a critical part of electrical system design, it directly affects safety, reliability, and equipment performance.
Outdoor spaces have become an extension of where we work, play and live. From modern outdoor office spaces to curated hospitality rooftop retreats…
July 3, 2026 What’s New with Licensing at ESA? What Ontario Electrical Contractors Need to Know The electrical industry continues to evolve, and so does the way Ontario’s licensed electrical contractors and master electricians interact with the ESA. From a new self-serve licensing platform to compliance trends, enforcement activity, and labor mobility updates, there have…
July 3, 2026 By EB Horsman & Son On July 1, Canadians come together to celebrate Canada Day, a time to reflect on what unites us from coast to coast and the people, places, and industries that help build this country. At EB Horsman & Son, that pride runs deep. It is part of our Western…
June 22, 2026 The Freedom Mobile Arch at the PNE is complete and already welcoming its first audiences. Debuting just in time for the world’s biggest soccer tournaments, this stunning 10,000-seat, state-of-the-art amphitheatre is set to become one of Vancouver’s premier performance hubs. The venue is set to host live watch parties, a jam-packed summer…
The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship honours the memory of Jack Funk, a long-time electrical contractor and leader in British Columbia.
June 19, 2026 NSAA has now launched the Apprenticeship Management System (AMS) to provide a faster, easier, and more transparent way for apprentices and employers to manage apprenticeship activity. For Apprentices, Apprenticeship Management System will allow you to: For Employers, with Apprenticeship Management System, you will be able to: For Tradespersons Your launch of Apprenticeship…
By CSC LED IP ratings are among the most frequently referenced specifications in lighting, yet they are often misunderstood or oversimplified. While they may appear to be just another number on a specification sheet, IP ratings play an important role in determining where a fixture can be installed and how it will perform over time….
The real divide is not domestic versus offshore. It is between committed, accountable partners and transactional, price‑only players. The CSA mark sits inside that story as one important signal but it is only a subset of what the market should be looking at.
June 15, 2026 Albertans are invited to provide feedback for Alberta’s ongoing review of Alberta’s OHS Code. Complete the surveys by July 8. Albertans are invited to participate in our ongoing review of the Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS Code). This is an opportunity to improve health and safety outcomes for workers and streamline…
Choosing the right fixture for a site can dramatically impact brightness, coverage, and energy efficiency. This case study highlights a retrofit project where CSC LED helped a customer optimize pump station lighting with photometric layouts.
June 15, 2026 By Ryan Torres, Business Development – Mac’s II Agencies The Ultimate Guide to Installing EV Charging Stations for Your BC Business With electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerating across British Columbia, forward-thinking businesses are turning to EV charging stations as a way to attract new customers, future-proof their properties, and unlock valuable rebates. But with evolving…
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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