Value of Building Permits Issued Rose 17% in September
All sectors observed gains in the total value of building permits issued in September, which rose 17.0% to $9.4 billion.
Clearing the Air: Spotlight on Ceiling Mounted Air Purification
The importance of clean air has been thrust into the spotlight with the emergence of COVID-19 and the rapidly spreading infections related to it. Examples have emerged around the world showing how aerosols may be playing a role in transmission…
Residential Construction Remained the Top Contributor to Underground Activity in 2018
The estimated gross domestic product (GDP) at market prices for underground economic activity in Canada reached $61.2 billion, or 2.7% of total GDP, in 2018.
Pay by Location for Mater Electrician (Hourly)
This graph shows hourly pay for master electricians in six cities. In comparision, the national average is $35/hour or $78,000/year.
Arc Flash and Shock Hazards, CSA Z462 and IEEE 1584 — Getting It Right!
I was reminded again over the past few weeks in working with clients on electrical safety program development, following up on LinkedIn posts, and reviewing IEEE 1584 based arc flash hazard incident energy analysis study P.Eng. reports for clients that industry doesn’t understand the CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety standard…
Salary by Position: Energy & Utilities
This graph shows average salaries for the utility industry. In comparison to electrical contracting,the average salary for a master electrician is comparable at $78,000, topping out at $120,000 (among those surveyed).
Men Supporting Women in the Workplace Is More Important Than Ever
In the past few months, the term “she-cession” has been used to refer to the disproportionate impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on women’s participation in the workforce. Current Canadian numbers show that more women than men have lost their jobs, and fewer women than men have been able to get them back as workplaces re-open.
Dimming Curves, Part 2
It should be noted that the type of control signal shouldn’t really matter — meaning that the use of analog protocols (such as 0-10V) vs. digital protocols (such as DALI or DMX) are simply the “messengers” talking in a specific language.
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Installation Hourly Pay
This graph reflecting pay in the plumbing, heating, and A/C instalation industry provides a comparison for career paths related to the electrical industry. Average hourly pay for an e slectrician is in the $30-$35 range.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I
Section 26 is a general section of the code and applies to the installation of all electrical equipment. Appendix B contains important additional helpful notes. This section is divided into a number of parts, with the general rules 26-002 to 26-014 applying to all electrical equipment and additional parts for specific types of equipment.
ABB: Made in Canada, for the Earth and Beyond
For more than a century, ABB has been investing in Canadian technologies and products to support the development of local businesses. Canada has been known around the world for its delicious maple syrup and warm winter coats.
Mackenzie Gillan, Powerline Technician Apprentice with Hydro One
Mackenzie Gillan, a bright young lady from Baysville, Ontario, tells us about how she learned to love the electrical trade in high school, and how that path has carried her forward to unexpected places and new heights—literally.
Value of August Building Permits Rose 1.7% over July
The total value of building permits rose 1.7% to $8.1 billion in August, driven by an increase in the residential sector in Ontario and Quebec.
Salary by Position: Commercial and Residential Construction
One third of master electricians have medical benefits. Less than one quarter have no benefits at all. See what percentage have vision and dental benefits.
How I Learned What Leadership Really Means
I was elated, thrilled beyond belief. In my wildest dreams I hadn’t thought I’d ever be so lucky. I stared at the paper in front of me, grinning from ear to ear. All of those beautiful shapes, connected together — it was art. My eyes ran to the bottom of the page, then up again to the top where they rested, immersed in what they beheld.
Salary by Position: Green Building and Retrofit Contractor
Electricians earn well below the national of $62,000, which may simply come down to those surveyed or could be a factor of the experience level of electricians in this industry.
