Ontario Drives Growth in Residential Building Construction in September

Ontario Drives Growth in Residential Building Construction in September

November 25, 2024 Investment in building construction rose 2.1% to $21.6 billion in September, following a 0.2% increase in August. The residential sector increased 2.9% to $15.2 billion in September, while the non-residential sector edged up 0.3% to $6.4 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 6.7% in September. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction increased 1.6% from…

Ontario’s Institutional Construction Intentions Push up the Non-Residential Building Permits in September

Ontario’s Institutional Construction Intentions Push up the Non-Residential Building Permits in September

November 25, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada increased by $1.3 billion (+11.5%) to $13.0 billion in September, reaching the second-highest level since the start of the new series in January 2017. Ontario’s construction intentions grew by $1.2 billion (+25.0%) to $5.9 billion in September 2024, leading gains in both the non-residential and residential sectors. On a constant…

TSBC Fee Changes in Effect January 1, 2025

TSBC Fee Changes in Effect January 1, 2025

November 25, 2024 After consulting with industry partners, TSBC have released a new fee schedule that reflects fees for 2024-2025. “Over the past few years, we have done everything possible to keep increases to a minimum for our clients, including closing offices, reducing operating budgets, and eliminating multiple roles at Technical Safety BC,” reads TSBC’s website….

Grounded in Ontario: Exploring a Career as an ESA Inspector

Grounded in Ontario: Exploring a Career as an ESA Inspector

November 18, 2024 Technical Advisor Diana Madill shares her inspiring career journey from electrician to inspector and how she overcame challenges as a woman in the trade. If you’ve ever wondered about becoming an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) inspector, Diana Madill has a path she encourages you to follow. From her humble beginnings inspired by…

Quebec Region YPN Welcomed Three Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Industry

Quebec Region YPN Welcomed Three Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of the Industry

November 18, 2024 On November 7th, the YPN Quebec Region hosted its last 2024 event, the YPN Panel discussion. The panel discussion was moderated by Marcos Simard of Wesco, President of the Quebec YPN Committee. Three leaders from the electrical industry, Gilles Motard, VP operation, Lumen, Corinne Galarneau, company VP, Agence Ricard, Stéphanie Santini, VP…

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2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (29th Edition) Comes into Effect May 1, 2025

The Electrical Safety Authority would like to advise that, following robust consultation, the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has approved the regulatory amendment to adopt the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), which comes into effect on May 1, 2025.

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 22
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 22

Rule 22-000 outlinesthe Scope of Section 22 and that it amends or supplements the general requirements of the code.  It provides specific rules for locations classified as Category 1 (moisture) or Category 2 (corrosive) environments that are significant enough to interfere with normal operation of electrical equipment.

Maximizing Excel: Practical Use Cases for Preconstruction
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Maximizing Excel: Practical Use Cases for Preconstruction

November 8, 2024 By Melvin Newman Excel is a powerful and flexible tool that can enhance efficiency in electrical construction estimating.  Spreadsheets, like those in Excel, consist of a grid of “cells” where each cell can hold various types of data. Originating from mainframe computers in the 1960s and later developed for Apple computers in…

The Non-Residential Sector Declines in All Three Components Despite Sustained Industrial Permit Level

The Non-Residential Sector Declines in All Three Components Despite Sustained Industrial Permit Level

November 4, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada decreased by $858.1 million (-7.0%) to $11.5 billion in August, following a strong July during which construction intentions rose sharply (+20.8%). The residential and non-residential sectors contributed to the decrease in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits decreased 7.6% in…

A Slight Decrease in Residential Building Construction for August

A Slight Decrease in Residential Building Construction for August

November 4, 2024 Investment in building construction edged up 0.2% to $21.0 billion in August, after a 1.6% decrease in July. The residential sector edged down (-0.1%) to $14.6 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 1.0% to $6.4 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 7.2% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was…

When a Familiar Door Closes

When a Familiar Door Closes

September 30, 2024 By Keith Sones, seasoned utility industry executive Most of the articles I’ve written have been based on personal experiences, many of them occurring decades ago, which eventually translate into helpful life lessons. The years allow the events to marinate in a savoury stew of time and reflection, clarity never coming immediately, or even…

Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Codes

Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Codes

November 4, 2024 The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting code users, interested parties, and the broader public to take part in the next public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes. The public review runs from October 21 to December 19, 2024. Those interested in…