Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 4
Section 8 is a general section of the Code. Rule 8-000 outlines the scope and provides the information you need to select.
Leviton Whitepaper: Cabling System Planning and Design for Smart Buildings
This white paper provides an overview of smart building technology and the trends driving its growth. It will also cover best practices for smart building design.
Trends from Rittal for 2020: Managing Data Demands
According to the market researchers at IDC (International Data Corporation), humans and machines could already be generating 175 zettabytes of data by 2025.
Meeting Tomorrow’s Demands Through Precision Agriculture
In times past, farmers were at the mercy of the elements to determine a successful yield of crops. As the global population grows and consumer preferences evolve, today’s modern farmer must also consider the scarcity of natural resources, the threat of climate change and the growing problem of food waste.
Stephen Lee, Canadian General Manager with EiKO Global LLC Shares his Perspective on the Industry
LDS caught up with General Manager of EiKO’s Canadian division, Stephen Lee who was kind enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to share his perspective on the industry.
Pay Difference by Location Operations Manager, Electric Power Distribution
Among the municipalities surveyed, Calgary and Edmonton appear to be the most lucrative locations in terms of average salary for the Operations Manager, Electric Power Distribution. This also appllies to the Project Engineer position for the energy sector in general.
Top Canadian Apprentice Zach Agombar on His Experience at the Ideal National Championship
“I had an awesome time, it was a lot of fun,” said Zach Agombar, who competed his way to 8th place in the Apprentice division of the Ideal National Championship.
Why Measure Temperature?
Finding a problem with an infrared camera is sometimes not enough. In fact, an infrared camera image alone without accurate temperature measurements says very little about the condition of an electrical connection or worn mechanical part.
6 Ways Contractors Make Their Jobs Easier
Exceeding client expectations is the secret to repeat business for any contractor. And that means delivering projects on time and on budget. (Of course, choosing the wrong lighting solution can hurt you on both accounts.)
Brett Castein and Jordan Pratt of Southwest Electrical Services on the Ideal National Championships Team Event
Held from November 7th to 9th in Orlando, Florida, and recently aired on ESPN 2, the Ideal National Championships gives electricians a chance to display their skills in a high-level competition.
Company Profile: Panel Upgrade Experts
Panel Upgrade Experts is an electrical contracting company started seven years ago by Paul Hannania.
Pay Difference by Location: Project Engineer, Energy Sector
Of those surveyed, Calgary out paces any other location by just under $10,000. Perhaps due to the oil industry in Alberta, as Edmonton is also lucrative for Project Engineers in the Energy Sector.
Pay by Experience Level for Project Engineer, Energy and Utility
Of those surveyed, salary for Project Engineers increased $44,000 by the 20-year mark.
Celebrating Successes in Gender Diversity
Anyone working in the electricity sector in Canada knows the reality of how few women we have in nearly every area of operations. As women have continued to grow their participation in the workforce over the past half-century, male-dominated industries like ours have must continue to make the necessary changes to diversify their workforces.
Managing Security Risks in Smart Lighting Systems, Part 2
The first blog post in this series introduced the concept of a multi-tiered approach to identifying and mitigating Building Automation and Control System (BACS) cybersecurity risks and threats.
ABB’s First Carbon Neutral Factory of the Future Delivers on Its Promise
A combination of solar power, smart energy management and a highly efficient cogeneration plant have proven to deliver enough energy to power a whole factory and save huge amounts of CO2.
