Value of Building Permits Bounced Back 20.2% in May
The total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities in May bounced back 20.2% to $7.4 billion, following declines of 13.4% in March and 15.4% in April.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting the Canadian Economy, 2020: COVID-19
Real gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 7.2% in March as COVID-19 related shutdowns severely impacted the output of service industries. Real GDP contracted 2.1% in the first quarter, the largest quarterly decline since early 2009.
Meet Meredith Halfpenny, Wind Technician – Boralex
Meredith Halfpenny is a Wind Site Technician with Boralex where she inspects, maintains, and repairs both wind turbines and their infrastructure for the 230 MW Niagara and the 10MW Port Ryerse wind energy projects.
Sophisticated Metering Powers Building Green Tech
While a quick online search for “Green Tech” yields millions of results, the following definition resonated with me for our focus in this article on energy and its management and use in buildings: The technological applications which are environmentally friendly due to their construction or purpose.
Rutul Bhavsar, Electrical Engineering Student – Mohawk College
Rutul Bhavsar is a final year Electrical Engineering student at Mohawk College. He recently co-authored a whitepaper on Mohawk College’s Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation discussing the technologies utilized in the state-of-the-art zero-carbon/carbon-neutral facility.
How Can I Prevent Cable Faults During Installation?
Any contractor who has been on the jobsite during a difficult wire pull can attest to the frustration of a cable fault. You’ve spent hours pulling multiple parallels only for the Megger to show a faulty reading, resulting in overtime to repull and replace the damaged cable. This can have significant financial implications on your bottom line.
Pay Difference by Location for Electrician Journeyman
At opposite ends of the scale, electrical journeymen in Winnipeg make $8.25 more per hour than their counterparts in Hamilton. The national average among those surveyed is $33.00. See results for five other cities across Canada.
Shannon Tymosko — Electrical Apprentice, IBEW — Ambassador, KickAss Careers
Shannon Tymosko is a first-year apprentice with IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local 105, something she undertook after 10 years working her way up the ranks of a payday loan company.
Popular Skills for Electrical Apprentices
Of those surveyed, skills in troubleshooting and electronic equipment Installation are correlated to pay that is above average. The national average is $17/hour.
The Growth of Energy Storage and its Impact on Electrical Contractors
Vast quantities of renewables and bi-directional flows on the grid, along with rapid cost declines and performance improvements have allowed for several major deployments of energy storage.
Empowering Futures by Hiring Students Today
Student workers may make up a relatively small portion of the sector workforce, but their impact is substantial. EHRC’s Empowering Futures wage subsidy program has placed 510 students…
Average Hourly Pay by Experience Level for Electrical Foremen
The national average is $37.21, with pay ranging from $32.97 for the least experienced to $41.52 for the most experienced.
8 Tips for Choosing a Step-down Transformer
Step-down transformers allow any electrical product to be installed on 347V circuits, which is why many electrical contractors keep a few in their car stock.
Chicago’s Merchandise Mart
Turning Chicago’s Merchandise Mart (the Mart) into the most extensive permanent projection system in the world was a significant feat, and the opening attracted over 30,000 people and garnered national media attention.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 9
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.
Pay by Location, Electrician
Average annual salaries for electricians in seven cities across Canada vary by up to $17,000. The national average is $68,000.
