The New Normal in Canada’s Wire Cable Industry
In just 18 months, our industry has seen businesses locked down and borders closed. Lead times have grown from weeks to months and orders have been cancelled.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – A Road Map: Section 42
Rule 42-000 Scope – states that Section 42is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the installation ofelectric welders. The CEC Handbook provides additional notes and diagrams to better explain this section.
Succession Management and Planning: How to Get Started
Succession planning is a fairly straightforward concept. It refers to the process for identifying and developing the people in an organization to ensure critical positions are not left vacant due to staff turnover.
Project Story: Architectural Precision downlighting Enhances Desert Home
A combination of stunning design, a spectacular desert setting, and exceptional architectural lighting is a winning combination for a private residence just outside of St. George, Utah.
EiKO Turns a “Standard” Into a Product for Easier Plug & Play
This summer EiKO is launching its Z10 product offering. I know, what is Z10 other than the sports cars some of us remember (’69 Z10 Camaro or a 2009 BMW Z10, but let’s go with an American muscle car!)?
Allan Bozek Discusses EngWorks, Hazardous Locations, and Developing Courses for Remote Learning
EngWorks was formed in 2004 as an electrical engineering and consulting firm by Allan Bozek, “After a short time we realized there was a niche in hazardous locations, in particular in hazardous area classification design requirements for various facilities. And also helping people understand just how the Canadian Electrical Code applies to hazardous locations.”
A Look at DC Microgrids
Direct current (DC) is emerging as a competitive or complementary power distribution option at the grid, community, and building level.
Eric Tordjman on the Progression of Mercury Lighting
Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Mercury Lighting services national retail, multi-residential/commercial property management, energy service companies (ESCO), and auto dealerships.
Celebrating a Canadian Sustainability Hero: Carolina Gallo
Among the recipients of the 2021 Clean50 Awards announced last month is Carolina Gallo, Vice President Government and Institutional Relations Canada, for Hitachi ABB Power Grids Canada. We reached out to Gallo, about the experience. But first, a little about the Clean50 Awards.
Steven Lupo on AMI 2.0 and How Technology is Impacting the Utility Sector
Steven Lupo, Managing Director of Trilliant Canada says this is a critical time for utilities as the industry shifts towards more-connected technologies.
Whitepaper: Fuses Outshine Circuit Breakers in Cost, Reliability
The debate sparked around fuses versus molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) seems to travel around an endless path. Overcurrents are inevitable in electrical systems, so which is the best overcurrent protection method?
Sarah Silverstein Discusses Her Career Progression and the Evolution of Liteline
Sarah Silverstein is a principal with Liteline along side her two brothers Mark and Daniel. Together, they lead the company founded by their father, Steve Silverstein, who retired in 2018.
Brockville Businesswoman Thrives in Electrical Contracting Industry
As a 34-year-old female owner of an electrical contracting business, Danielle Gray may be unique. “I’ve been very fortunate,” says Gray, who became an owner of Industrial Electrical Contractors Brockville Limited in April 2018. The company is a member of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO).
Mark Klein on his Role with Klein Tools, Leadership, and Promoting Skilled Trades
Mark Klein is Co-President of Klein Tools, managing Sales & Marketing activities, alongside Co-President, Tom Klein Jr., who manages Operations, Research and Development. Mark pursued a career in marketing after attending the University of Iowa, gaining experience in the electrical industry with Anixter before being offered a job by the family company.
Whitepaper: Electrification and Energy Efficiency
Enhanced energy efficiency and carbon free electricity can reduce regional emissions by only about 40 percent by 2050—half the amount required to achieve the 80% goal. To meet 80% reductions, we need to incorporate a third strategy, strategic electrification.
Meet Project Requirements with Workflows that Help Teams Comply with ISO 19650
The use of standards for construction project delivery has grown exponentially over the last decade. Standards define the collaborative processes for managing information over the project lifecycle. Ensuring consistent document control is key to meeting project requirements and avoiding rework.
