This past month marked one year since stepping onto a job site and starting my electrical apprenticeship. Little did I know 2020 would throw in some curveballs, but it was a pretty fantastic year for self-development when I sit back and reflect.
This graph shows the most in-demand skills for electricians, which seem to be split relatively evenly.
No matter what kind of work situation we’re in these days, whether it’s working from home, the field, the office, or a mix of all three, one thing has not changed: teamwork and collaboration are as important as ever.
While “circadian lighting” varies in definition, it generally refers to design that uses intensity and spectrum of light for a non-visual effect — namely, to support regulation of circadian rhythms.
As an advanced networked lighting controls company serving the industrial and large commercial sectors, EcoGrid Technologies has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and the progression of the industry by utilizing open-source technology.
Millwrights with 20+ years of experience earn $12.43 more per hour than those with less than one year. See how much millwrights in three other categories earn. The national average is $31.89, compared to $30.37 for electricians.
The total value of building permits decreased 4.1% to $9.1 billion in December, following a month during which several high value permits were issued. Declines were reported in every component except single-family dwellings. Gains in seven provinces, led by Newfoundland and Labrador, were largely offset by a significant decrease in Ontario (-13.2%).
Are you an electrical contractor? Are you new to the world of Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs)? Are you looking for new opportunities to strengthen your business in these uncertain times?
More and more, electricity is being considered a product. Ideally, the AC voltage wave is a sine wave alternating from a positive peak to a negative peak 60 times per second (60 Hz) without any deformations, spikes or surges.
There’s something nostalgic about the innocence of youth that makes childhood feel, through the blurry lens of retrospect that comes with decades passing, better than it probably was.
Rule 28-000 – Scope states that Section 28 – Motors and Generators is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the installation, wiring methods, conductors, protection, and control of all motors and generators.
Among five categories, entry level electricians represent only 2.6% of all electricians. Late career electricians, 14.9%.
Among four Canadian cities, the pay is highest in Sudbury, Ontario. See how the other three fare.
Half-masks and full-facepiece respirators require an optimal seal to guarantee their effectiveness, and the beard can impede it considerably.
The 25th Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1*, is now available for sale from CSA Group. Although some may feel that the $185 price tag for the code may seem expensive, keep in mind that…
Master electricians in the early stages of their career represent only 6% of all master electricians. See the percentages for master electricians in the mid, experienced and late career categories.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
