Over many years of experience in the electrical industry, I have learned that my colleagues are a “get it done” group of professionals. So, when it comes to the issues around the power quality of electricity coming into buildings from today’s challenged grid, I know there is frustration with the lack of effective options.
ECAO recently launched a new program called Future Leaders Advisory Council (FLAC). Their inaugural meeting was held virtually this past June. Discussing the thought process behind FLAC, ECAO Executive Director, Graeme Aitken explained there were a number of factors that went into the decision.
Among respondents, electrical project managers with 20+ years of experience make almost 25% more than managers with 1-4 years of experience. All managers can look forward to a steady increase with experience.
For residential buildings, there are many different types of electric heating solutions and even more products to choose from. Professionals can suggest different product combinations, so it’s important to understand the various benefits of each product to offer the best recommendations.
In a recently released white paper, ABB revealed that smart energy management systems can help facility managers reduce energy consumption by up to 45 percent.
One of the most innocuous, pedestrian, almost boring middle class statements a person can make in Western society is “I have an appointment with the dentist.
Electricians with 20+ years of experience earn double the pay of first year electricians. See how electricians in three other categories compare.
The code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. In this current series of articles, I will provide a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
At 14, Tom Miguel was sitting in the counselor’s office of Silverthorn Collegiate Institute in Etobicoke with his entire life ahead of him. In 1981, the world was changing, and like so many young men and women, he was faced with a world of choices that would go on to define both his career and his life.
Of those surveyed, 63% are in the mid to entry level phase of their career. See where the remaining 37% of respondents are.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.5% in May, following two months of unprecedented declines when emergency measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 resulted in widespread shutdowns.
The $687 million Oakridge Centre mixed use redevelopment project in the city of Vancouver helped raise the total national value of building permits 6.2% to $8.1 billion in June, to a level comparable to pre-COVID levels. Overall, seven provinces reported gains for the month.
After the COVID-19 virus spread beyond China’s borders in early 2020, countries around the globe began to implement various types of public health measures, including social distancing and self-isolation, to limit the spread of the virus.
In a recent blog about conducting your own energy audit (during COVID-19 stay in place orders) we shared some lighting efficiency tips and suggested consumers buy and install light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, to help cut down on energy costs.
In light of EHRC’s recent report, Leadershift: Pathways to Gender Equity, we asked CEO Michelle Branigan to provide some insight into their findings and discuss how the industry can progress productively towards equity in our industry.
As a direct consequence of the economic shutdown due to COVID-19, parents have been asked to balance their children and their careers since the beginning of March.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
