IoT Challenges and Opportunities for Electrical Contractors, Part 3
Electrical contractors are approaching a tipping point in terms of pursuing roles and opportunities in the growing market of smart buildings…
You Too Can Transform How You Do Business
Fluke Networks recently announced that the number of results uploaded to its LinkWare Live cloud service has exceeded 20 million.
The Power of Option: Discussing Energy Management with Mark Unsworth, P.Eng., of CEM Engineering
Mark Unsworth is an electrical engineer with over 35 years of experience in project management, construction management, engineering management and business development.
Flexible Workplaces — It’s What They Want!
As organizations compete to attract top talent, more and more job applicants ask about the ability to work remotely, and/or flexible work hours.
Case Study: Maintenance Inspection Windows on Transformers
Today, transformers are everywhere, feeding various voltages into our homes and businesses. When a transformer fails in a commercial or industrial environment, that failure can disrupt a significant portion of facility operations.
Mechanical Engineers: Median Pay Difference by Location
The national median salary for mechanical engineers is $64,246; Calgary tops all cities at 21% above the national median, while Toronto is 2% below.
Lighting as a Service
Lighting as a Service (LaaS) is an emerging and evolving business model in which the owner pays for light rather than the equipment that delivers it. The owner buys new lighting on a subscription basis over a multi-year term rather than as a significant one-time capital investment.
Manygo Ho of AECOM: Keeping Current with Innovation and Regulation
Manygo Ho is an electrical designer with AECOM’s Buildings and Places group. Manygo designs electrical systems “from lighting to power to low tension systems,” he noted.
What Are the Differences Between LM-79, LM-80, and TM-21?
It is important to understand the difference between these three standards because they are all used to determine the performance metrics on the label, including the optional lumen maintenance metric.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 50
Annex J18 is optionally permitted for use in additions, modifications, renovations or operation and maintenance of existing facilities employing the Division system of classification. The rules of Annex J18 are normative (mandatory) where used and amend or supplement other requirements of the Code.
Pay by Experience Level for Electrical Engineer
Pay by experience for an electrical engineer shows a positive trend. An entry-level electrical engineer with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $61,000 based on 776 salaries.
Schneider Electric Battles Product Counterfeiting with Customized Online Training
Schneider Electric is aware of the threat that counterfeit products pose to its brand, customer satisfaction and trust. As a result, Schneider Electric and UL partnered to create an eLearning module for international customs officials.
Don Neigel, Panel Shop Manager Optimil Machinery Inc.
Don Neigel is Manager of the CSA-certified panel shop at Delta, BC’s Optimil Machinery. Optimil Machinery builds panels for various industries, including, forestry, mining, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and entertainment. Don is a 20-year veteran of the electrical industry.
The Shocking Truth About Your Image: 4 Bizarre Reasons Customers May Not Like You
Whether it’s fair or not, we are often judged on first impressions. This harsh reality is nowhere better seen than in today’s ultra-fast business world where customers size you up in a nanosecond based on your personal image.
Hydrogen as a Renewable Energy Source: NB Power’s Agreement with Joi Scientific
New Brunswick Power recently struck a deal with Joi Scientific to develop an innovative technology that generates electricity by extracting hydrogen from sea water without producing green house gas emissions. But can the technology provide a legitimate alternative to our reliance on fossil fuels?
Finding the Answer
Pick up a newspaper or scan your preferred electronic newsfeed and you’ll likely see a series of dramatic headlines, proclaiming the end of our planet as we know it.
