Salary by Position: Green Building and Retrofit Contractor
Electricians earn well below the national of $62,000, which may simply come down to those surveyed or could be a factor of the experience level of electricians in this industry.
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EPA and the ABCs of Wind Safety: Calculating the Safest Way to Light Outdoor Areas Using EPA
The design of outdoor architectural fixtures requires the consideration of multiple environmental factors. These include such validations as Impact Protection (IK), Ingress Protection (IP), and tested operating temperatures.
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Discussing EV Charging in Multi-Residential Buildings with RVE
RVE (Recharge Véhicule Électrique) was founded by David and Marie-Pier Corbeil in 2015 with the goal of advancing the adoption of EV charging, particularly in the multi-residential building space.
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An Enlightened Approach to Lighting with EE Lighting’s Frank Luk
Energy Efficient Lighting is a LED lighting manufacturer with nearly 30 years of industry experience. One that was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and responsibility to future generations.
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Case Study: King Street Elementary Atlantic Canada’s first LEED v4 Certified Project
New Brunswick has invested in a green approach to infrastructure development as an important way to reduce greenhouse gases through improved energy efficiency.
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Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Germicidal Devices: What Consumers Need to Know
Consumer UVC germicidal devices are entering the market rapidly because of an increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the face of COVID-19. But are they all safe?
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Investment in Building Construction Rose 1.8% in July
Total investment in building construction increased 1.8% to $15.1 billion in July. Residential sector investment increased 4.9% to $9.9 billion, while non-residential investment decreased 3.7% to $5.3 billion.
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Whitepaper: Are Smart Buildings Also Healthy Buildings? – How Human-Centric Design Is Improving Well-Being in Commercial Buildings
When buildings get smarter, cities get smarter. At least that is the premise of smart city leaders and building developers.
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Whitepaper: Paving the Road to the Widespread use of Electric Vehicles
The world of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly expanding, touching nearly every aspect of the transportation industry and beyond.
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Workplaces and COVID-19: Occupational Health and Safety Considerations for Reopening and Operating During the Pandemic
The coronavirus disease, COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a rapidly evolving global risk that has already drastically changed the way we live and work.
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Electrical Engineers?
Those surveyed report a healthy progression toward senior levels in terms of compensation. Electrical engineers with just one year of experience earn $57,000.
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Arc Flash and Shock Hazards CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard — Management of Change
We are quickly approaching January 2021 and publication of the 5th edition of the CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety Standard. This is good news for Canada as we continue to evolve in our identification and management of the electrical hazards of arc flash and shock.
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Evaluating Direct Current Lighting Systems
The majority of building power distribution systems use alternating current (AC) sourced from a power grid. This significantly influences the design of direct current (DC) appliances including LED light sources and digital controls.
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Electric Heat: The ‘Greenest’ Form of Heating for Your Home
Canadian households are facing a period of dynamic change. Electrification is transitioning us away from gas, oil, propane and other harmful carbon-emitting types of energy – to ‘greener’, cleaner electricity to power the systems we rely on to live, work…and move.
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Dee Durant Industrial Electrician Apprentice and KickAss Careers Ambassador
Dee Durant is an industrial electrician apprentice attending Conestoga College and an Ambassador for Kick Ass Careers. As an ambassador for KickAss Careers she spent time shadowing mentor and KickAss founder Jamie McMillan attending events for the organization.
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In Times of Transition, Mental Health May Suffer. Offer Employees Flexible Arrangements
During any regular year, September marks a period of transition. We experience changing routines as kids go back to school, the days get shorter, and everyone’s routines change pace as fall ramps up.
