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Building Permits, August 2025: Ontario and Alberta Lead Declines in Residential Construction Intentions

November 2, 2025 In August, the total value of building permits issued in Canada was down $139.2 million (-1.2%) to $11.6 billion. Notable declines recorded in Ontario (-$563.3 million) and Alberta (-$461.5 million) were tempered by increases in British Columbia (+$612.2 million) and Quebec (+$294.2 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in August…

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CCA’s Fall Economic Report Finds Construction Steady, but Increased Costs Threaten Outlook

November 2, 2025 Canada’s construction sector continues to defy the broader economic slowdown, posting quarterly gains of 0.24 per cent despite rising costs and global trade uncertainty, according to the most recent issue of the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Construction Quarterly Economic Insights report. The latest edition indicates that activity remains steady; however rising costs, workforce shortages,…

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Houle Hiring Electrical Estimator in Western Canada

November 2, 2025 Houle is looking for a detailed, strategy-driven construction estimator looking to work on new and exciting projects across Western Canada. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll work alongside project teams and senior leadership to estimate costs and develop quotations for projects across our industrial, commercial, institutional, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors. You’ll also…

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Inflationary Pressures in BC Construction Industry Contributing to Higher Costs and Uncertainty Province-Wide

November 2, 2025 The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released its Fall 2025 Stat Pack, a semi-annual report that examines leading economic and labour conditions across British Columbia’s construction sector. The latest data shows construction material costs have increased by four per cent year-over-year, which is double the Bank of Canada’s inflation target. These sustained…

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Electrical Explosion Caught on Video Highlights the Importance of Electrical Safety

November 2, 2025 A viral video showing an electrical explosion underscores the importance of electrical safety when charging electric vehicles (EVs). The video, published by Technical Safety BC – ESA’s safety counterpart in British Columbia – shows an EV owner in Hope, BC, plugging their car into a non-compatible commercial charging station, using a third-party adapter. After…

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Looking Back on the Nexans Innovation Summit in Discussion with Tim King & Hugo Lafontaine

October 23, 2025 By Blake Marchand Nexans’ 2025 Innovation Summit held at the Royal Fairmont York in Toronto this October, called for strong leadership as we transition toward an electricity-based economy. The evening consisted of a Fire Side Chat, two expert panels, an award ceremony from Nexans Innovation Challenge, a Chris Hadfield Keynote, and closing…

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Pro Tool Innovation Award Winners: Electrical, Storage, Workwear, Safety

October 20, 2025 For over a decade, the Pro Tool Innovation Awards have been electrifying the scene, showcasing the most groundbreaking products in construction, automotive, and landscaping industries. Now, in the 13th year, Pro Tool Innovation is thrilled to announce that 2025 brought an unprecedented surge of submissions from manufacturers. These trailblazers unveiled jaw-dropping designs,…

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Houle: Progress is Underway at Surrey Memorial Hospital’s New Renal Centre

October 17, 2025 Houle recently released an update on the Surrey Memorial Hospital project they are currently working on. “We’re proud to be delivering comprehensive electrical and technology solutions for this project, including electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, nurse call, access control, and PA/AV systems,” the company said on LinkedIn. “With the roof now complete,…

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PEI Communities Benefit from Funding for Clean Energy Projects

October 17, 2025 The New London Fire Company installed solar panels on the roof of their firehall recently with the help of the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation Fund (CREG). Forrest Spencer joined the Board of Directors of the New London Fire Company almost two years ago as a way to give back to his community….

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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i] – A Road Map: Section 44 — Theater Installations

Rule 44-000 Scope – states that Section 44 is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to electrical equipment and installations in buildings or parts thereof…

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Lighting the Way: Addressing Common Emergency Lighting Challenges and Solutions

October 10, 2025 By: Edwin Vice, Director of Research and Development at LightArt Emergency lighting is often a silent but necessary component in the commercial building industry, not just as a code requirement but as a critical life safety system. Despite its importance, many emergency lighting (EM) systems fail due to maintenance oversights, outdated components,…

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MCCAC Community Energy Conservation Program for Alberta Municipalities

October 9, 2025 Work with municipal partners to get energy-efficiency projects off the ground. The Community Energy Conservation program, administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), provides up to $500,000 through this program to support energy audits or retrofits in a variety of municipally owned facilities. Become their favourite contractor by inviting them…

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New STANDATA Interpretation & Variance: Use of Neutral Conductors in Consumer’s Service Reporting of Electrical Incidents

October 6, 2025 There are two new STANDATA releases for the province of Alberta: The purpose of these two releases is to clarify requirements for reporting electrical incidents in Alberta and to permit the use of underground service entrance cable (USEB) with a bare neutral conductor in underground installations at service entrance equipment. STANDATA variance…

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BizEnergySaver Program Available in Toronto & Ottawa

October 6, 2025 Commercial buildings in Ottawa and Toronto’s Richview South area can receive direct installation and instant discounts on energy-saving equipment upgrades for lasting benefits. The Save on Energy BizEnergySaver program is designed to help industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI), and multi-residential building owners and operators make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption….

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Electrical Industry Day of Recognition – October 6, 2025: John’s Story

October 6, 2025 The Electrical Injury Day of Recognition is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta, the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association, the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia, and the National Electrical Trade Council. The Canadian electrical industry is calling on all tradespeople and those who benefit from them, to set aside October 6 as a day…

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Research Report: Visible and Invisible Consequences of Electrical Injury

October 6, 2025 This report was produced by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (ISHA). You can find the report, as well as sources on their website. This report has been written by Dr. Manuel Gomez, director of the St. John’s Rehab Research Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Electricity is an important…

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Building Permits, August 2025: Ontario and Alberta Lead Declines in Residential Construction Intentions

CCA’s Fall Economic Report Finds Construction Steady, but Increased Costs Threaten Outlook

Houle Hiring Electrical Estimator in Western Canada

Inflationary Pressures in BC Construction Industry Contributing to Higher Costs and Uncertainty Province-Wide

Electrical Explosion Caught on Video Highlights the Importance of Electrical Safety

Looking Back on the Nexans Innovation Summit in Discussion with Tim King & Hugo Lafontaine

Pro Tool Innovation Award Winners: Electrical, Storage, Workwear, Safety

Houle: Progress is Underway at Surrey Memorial Hospital’s New Renal Centre

PEI Communities Benefit from Funding for Clean Energy Projects

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i] – A Road Map: Section 44 — Theater Installations

Lighting the Way: Addressing Common Emergency Lighting Challenges and Solutions

MCCAC Community Energy Conservation Program for Alberta Municipalities

New STANDATA Interpretation & Variance: Use of Neutral Conductors in Consumer’s Service Reporting of Electrical Incidents

BizEnergySaver Program Available in Toronto & Ottawa

Electrical Industry Day of Recognition – October 6, 2025: John’s Story

Research Report: Visible and Invisible Consequences of Electrical Injury

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