Lance Giesbrecht on his 2022 IDEAL Nationals Experience
The 2022 IDEAL National Championships were held this past November in Tampa, Florida. This article is a discussion with Lance Giesbrecht on his experience at the event.
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Employers Attract Skilled Trades Workers with Incentives and Positive Learning Culture
January 5, 2023 Paul Duykers, now a Red Seal certified carpenter, remembers the “old school” days of what it was like to be an apprentice. Duykers has been the general manager of construction at Maples Retirement Living in Antigonish, N.S., for 12 years and oversees the construction work of 13 to 15 duplexes (26 to…
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Theft on the Rise at Electrical Distributors
January 5, 2023 Daytime disguises, midnight runs, and sophisticated tactics are challenging business owners of electrical distributor branches across Ontario, who are experiencing a higher volume of thefts. “We’ve been robbed five times since the pandemic’s start; before that, we hadn’t had any trouble. Now my partner and I have to rotate schedules to be…
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 78
The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
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NETCO Hoisting and Rigging Augmented Reality DEMO
January 4, 2023 The NETCO Hoisting and Rigging demonstration video shows a preview of NETCO’s Hoisting and Rigging Augmented Reality training course. NETCO is close to launching the brand new hoisting and rigging virtual reality training at their IBEW Canada, IBEW Construction Council of Ontario training centres. “The equipment is being delivered, the programming is being perfected…
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Noncompliant Cable Used on Edwards Signaling Magnetic Switches
January 4, 2023 Issue with Edwards Signaling Magnetic Switches The Edwards Signaling magnetic switches defined in page 3 of the safety notice purchased between January 2020 to September 2021 do not meet the CSA C22.2 No. 49-18 / UL 508 requirement to have the SJTOW (Stranded Junior Thermoplastic, Oil and Weather resistant) cable jacket rating…
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Sonepar Stories of Growth – Episode Four: Central Europe
January 4, 2023 Sonepar’s Stories of Growth series episode four heads to Germany, Austria, and Hungary to hear stories from leaders who joined the Sonepar family as long as seven years ago, and understand why making the transition was the best choice for their business. “We are always looking for new companies willing to join…
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Ligia Orlandini of LEDVANCE on the Invigorating Environment of Lighting
Jan 3, 2022 By Blake Marchand “The most interesting thing about the lighting industry is also the biggest challenge,” said Ligia Orlandini of LEDVANCE, on how change has been a constant in lighting as LED technology continues to evolve. “The dynamic elements of the lighting industry may bring uncertainty, but they also create an invigorating…
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Procore Groundbreak Conference 2022 Insights with Will Lehrmann
Jan 3, 2023 By Elle Bremmer The Procore Groundbreak conference was held last month in New Orleans, Louisiana with a central theme of big ideas, getting to work. Over the course of 3 days, over 3,600 people attended the highly anticipated event. Major players of the construction industry were there, and Procore revealed new updates…
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LEDVANCE Outdoor Lighting Case Study: Bellingham International Airport
December 19, 2022 Goal: To upgrade the outdated metal halide lighting illuminating two outdoor parking areas at Bellingham International Airport in Bellingham, WA and deliver improved lighting quality, uniformity, and sustainability while significantly reducing energy usage and maintenance costs Product Installed: 100 SYLVANIA LED Area Lights from LEDVANCE Benefits: SYLVANIA LED Area Lights reduced the airport’s lighting…
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What to Consider When Integrating Digital Estimating into your Business
December 17, 2022 By Melvin Newman – President, PataBid Digital estimating has been a part of the electrical industry for several decades, starting with early systems in the 1980s that were based on Microsoft DOS. From these early beginnings, digital estimating grew through the 90s and early 2000s into database driven windows applications with thousands…
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Residential Building Permits Slow Down by 6.4% for October
December 17, 2022 The total value of building permits in Canada declined 1.4% in October to $10.0 billion. Losses in the residential sector more than offset gains from the non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits decreased 0.9% to $6.0 billion. Residential sector cools off for second month The value of residential…
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Emerson Software Automates Purdue University’s Groundbreaking DC-Powered Nanogrid House
December 17, 2022 Purdue University is using global software and engineering leader Emerson’s advanced digital technologies to automate its Nanogrid House, a living lab for energy-efficient home research. Compared to today’s homes and businesses that are powered predominantly by alternating current (AC) power, the Nanogrid House can shift between AC and direct current (DC) power,…
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Recommendations for Building an Equitable and Reliable EV Charging Network in Canada
December 13, 2022 The transportation sector accounts for nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Canada. The federal government has proposed a mandatory zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales target of 100 per cent for all light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035 and is supporting the deployment of new electric vehicle (EV)…
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Offering Patience and a Listening Ear
December 12, 2022 By Keith Sones It was cold. Winter had finally set in and the temperature plummeted with each passing day. It had been a warm autumn, but that was gone. Old man winter had arrived on the doorstep. Not only was it icy outside but it was downright cold inside the house. Once…
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 76
December 12, 2022 Section 76 — Temporary Wiring – 25th Edition (The 25th Edition of the CE-C, Part I, (C22.1-21)* is available from CSA Group. This discussion of Section 74 is based on the 25th edition.) Sometimes it is impracticable to follow the rules for permanent installations when installing temporary wiring for construction or demolition…
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