When Facts Won’t Sway Them
Who knew that within the span of a few hours on one fateful day more than 40 years ago, a single event did what decades of advanced academia was unable to do.
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Three Ways to Grow your Electrical Business
While starting a new business and building an audience base can feel overwhelming at first, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are three marketing tips and tools electricians can use to help take their business to the next level.
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Five Reasons Why You Should Invest in Professional Skills Training
As a recent grad, standing out in a sea of qualified professionals has become a feat that most are unsure how to conquer.
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Martin Stephenson – A Focus on Connectivity and Sustainable Innovation
As of February 2021, Martin Stephenson is the new President and CEO of Signify Canada.
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New Heavy-Duty Certification for Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduits and Fittings Explained CE Code Revision is Defined and Explained by Experts
In 2018, the Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) was revised so that liquid-tight flexible metal conduits (LFMC) and fittings used in certain hazardous locations are required to be “heavy-duty” (HD) certified.
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Development, Implementation & Auditing Your Electrical Safety Program
The CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety Standard published its 2021 Edition in January. A mandatory requirement for an employer is developing, implementing, and auditing an Electrical Safety Program.
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The New Normal in Canada’s Wire Cable Industry
In just 18 months, our industry has seen businesses locked down and borders closed. Lead times have grown from weeks to months and orders have been cancelled.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – A Road Map: Section 42
Rule 42-000 Scope – states that Section 42is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the installation ofelectric welders. The CEC Handbook provides additional notes and diagrams to better explain this section.
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Succession Management and Planning: How to Get Started
Succession planning is a fairly straightforward concept. It refers to the process for identifying and developing the people in an organization to ensure critical positions are not left vacant due to staff turnover.
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Project Story: Architectural Precision downlighting Enhances Desert Home
A combination of stunning design, a spectacular desert setting, and exceptional architectural lighting is a winning combination for a private residence just outside of St. George, Utah.
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EiKO Turns a “Standard” Into a Product for Easier Plug & Play
This summer EiKO is launching its Z10 product offering. I know, what is Z10 other than the sports cars some of us remember (’69 Z10 Camaro or a 2009 BMW Z10, but let’s go with an American muscle car!)?
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Allan Bozek Discusses EngWorks, Hazardous Locations, and Developing Courses for Remote Learning
EngWorks was formed in 2004 as an electrical engineering and consulting firm by Allan Bozek, “After a short time we realized there was a niche in hazardous locations, in particular in hazardous area classification design requirements for various facilities. And also helping people understand just how the Canadian Electrical Code applies to hazardous locations.”
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A Look at DC Microgrids
Direct current (DC) is emerging as a competitive or complementary power distribution option at the grid, community, and building level.
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Eric Tordjman on the Progression of Mercury Lighting
Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Mercury Lighting services national retail, multi-residential/commercial property management, energy service companies (ESCO), and auto dealerships.
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Celebrating a Canadian Sustainability Hero: Carolina Gallo
Among the recipients of the 2021 Clean50 Awards announced last month is Carolina Gallo, Vice President Government and Institutional Relations Canada, for Hitachi ABB Power Grids Canada. We reached out to Gallo, about the experience. But first, a little about the Clean50 Awards.
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Steven Lupo on AMI 2.0 and How Technology is Impacting the Utility Sector
Steven Lupo, Managing Director of Trilliant Canada says this is a critical time for utilities as the industry shifts towards more-connected technologies.
