November 9, 2022 The total value of building permits in Canada fell 17.5% in September to $10.2 billion, the largest recorded monthly decline. This was the first time all survey components posted monthly decreases since September 2019. Both the residential (-15.6% to $7.0 billion) and the non-residential (-21.5% to $3.2 billion) sector posted declines. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100),…
November 17, 2022 By Owen Hurst After the recent acquisition of Aztec Electrical Supply by Sonepar earlier this month it seemed prudent to take a brief look at recent acquisitions, what they mean to the Canadian market and if a rise in acquisitions is likely to continue. Although we have not seen acquisitions reaching some…
November 16, 2022 Founded in 1964, Cascades, headquartered in Quebec, offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs. The company employs approximately 10,000 employees who work in almost 80 facilities in North America. The mission of Cascades is to improve the well-being of people, communities and the planet by providing sustainable…
November 14, 2022 Safety Concern Published: October 4, 2022 Notification Type: Safety Certification Type: ETL Listed – US Intertek notifies consumers, retailers and distributors of a potential safety concern involving the Intertek Certified products identified below. Company Identification: Universal Security Instruments Inc. Front of recalled hardwired USI Electric 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon…
November 11, 2022 CSA Group, a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification and Standards Development, has officially opened a new Distributed Energy Resource Lab in Independence, Ohio. The new lab addresses an increasing demand for the testing and certification of energy storage devices, charging equipment, microgrid components, and power conversion systems. The 40,000 square-foot…
November 11, 2022 If emissions targets are to be met, nearly everything that currently runs on fossil fuels will have to switch to electricity. As a result, demand for copper will grow at a rate never seen before in history. That is why Indeco by Nexans, a leading electrical conductor manufacturing company in Peru, held the…
November 11, 2022 In the Electricity Supply Plan 2023–2032 (in French only) that it filed with the Régie de l’énergie, Hydro-Québec anticipates an increase of 25 terawatthours (TWh) or 14% in Québec’s electricity demand over the 2022–2032 period. This increase is due to several factors, many of which relate to the energy transition: *TWh: one billion…
November 11, 2022 Trevor Tremblay, technical advisor at ESA, returns to finish the list of the most common defects recorded – and explains how LECs can be prepared to avoid them in their work As a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), your defect ratio is one of the factors in determining the risk ranking for risk…
November 11, 2022 Following the last episodes in Spain and in the USA, Sonepar heads to Italy to hear their story: success stories, stories from entrepreneurs, stories of Growth, Sonepar is happy to make their journeys the focus of this web series. “Thank you to Filippo d’Aquino, Franceso Sferra, Ezio Trillini, and Andrea Bernardinello for…
November 11, 2022 In order to deal with the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, Hydro-Québec has adopted a Climate Change Adaptation Plan based on a major reflection and analysis process involving experts from all business segments. It proposes concrete measures and actions to put in place to anticipate, mitigate and effectively manage the effects…
November 11, 2022 Schneider Electric along with Footprint Project have announced their work to develop and deploy mobile, cloud-connected microgrids for disaster relief was named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2022 which features “200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives.” In the wake of extreme weather disasters, the collective teams developed rapidly deployable clean energy microgrids for impacted…
By William (Bill) Burr The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of…
November 10, 2022 Schneider Electric Canada held an industry panel earlier in November with customers to discuss pathways to diversity, equity and inclusion in the energy sector. Hear the professional and personal stories of remarkable leaders in the industry as they share guidance on how to build a career in this exciting industry that is…
November 8, 2022 By Blake Marchand Hosted by HGTV’s Chip Wade, the Seventh Elite Trades IDEAL National Championships wrapped up this Sunday in Tampa, Florida with top apprentices and pros taking home a just under $200,000 in prize money. The Canadian contingent fell short of the podium but put forth an impressive effort, as 6…
Estimating is the foundation of any successful electrical contracting business. It is often overlooked though, due to its rapid turnaround nature and lack of direct revenue stream for contractors. However, proper investment in estimating is the key to business development, expansion and longevity.
There’s no shortage of options when selecting a commercial lighting control system.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
