January 23, 2024 This article is a summary from the Technical Q&A as part of ESA’s Annual General Meeting, held on November 22, 2023. The Technical Q&A is hosted by ESA Technical Advisor Keith Bartlett working with Technical Advisors, Diana Madill, Trevor Tremblay, Robert Mitchell, and Darrin Smith to answer questions pre-submitted by LECs. The…
January 23, 2024 Bulletin 8-3-15: Maximum circuit loading and demand factors: Rules 8-102, 8-106, 8-200, 8-202 and 8-304 Issued October 2023 (Supersedes Bulletin 8-3-14) Scope 1) Calculation of the minimum ampacity of service or feeder conductors for residential occupancies 2) Classification of different types of row-housing 3) Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm loads on…
January 22, 2024 Arthur Erickson Place on West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver has achieved the Zero Carbon Building – Performance (ZCB) Standard™ certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). This certification marks an important milestone for the co-owners of Arthur Erickson Place, the building’s tenants, and the City of Vancouver as a meaningful step towards reaching…
Janaury 22, 2024 Industry has requested clarification/interpretation on the phrase “equivalent device” as described in CE Code, Part I Rule 123000 1) and how it relates to conduit fittings. Interpretation The term “equivalent device” in rule 12-3000 1) includes “conduit fittings” in special applications (i.e., connection to solenoids, photocells, etc.). Wire leads from these devices…
Janaury 22, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input on the extension of the Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification Strategy. The Strategy was developed to guide the government’s work to increase the number of NWT trainees, apprentices, and journeypersons to meet the needs of the NWT’s labour market. It ended in 2022…
January 22, 2024 Statistics Canada is reporting significant growth in Saskatchewan’s building permits. The total value of building permits in the province reached $249 million in November 2023 (seasonally adjusted). This is an 83.9 per cent increase from November 2022, and the highest increase in all of Canada. Saskatchewan also experienced notable month to month…
January 18, 2024 By Nolan Frazier, Regional Sales Director, Canada, Procore As we kick off 2024, we’re tracking developments across the industry, including new technology, project backlogs, labour shortage, and attitudes toward mental health in construction. This is a critical time for the industry, with new challenges and also opportunities for companies to be nimble….
By James See, Director Power at Schneider Electric Canada In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where data serves as the lifeblood for businesses across diverse industries, the demand for resilient and scalable data centers has witnessed an unprecedented surge. The increasing reliance on artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data analytics that allows us to…
January 16, 2024 Canada is experiencing a housing crisis. Currently, the country needs 4.3 million more homes for people with low incomes, students, and those who are unsheltered and will require 199,000 new beds in Long-Term Care facilities by 2035. However, an estimated 700,000 workers in the skilled trades are expected to retire by 2028…
January 15, 2024 By Blake Marchand Nedco Energy Solutions (NES) provides a comprehensive approach to energy solutions ranging from LED lighting retrofits to EV charging, solar installations, microgrids, energy storage, and power quality. As a national organization, they have experts across the country that are uniquely positioned to advise clients and develop strategies to best…
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January 11, 2024 Despite economic uncertainty both domestic and international, 87% of B.C. construction contractors expect 2024 to be as busy – or even busier – than last year, according to the results of a new survey of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) member companies. The nearly 250,000 men and women who work in construction in…
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January 7, 2024 by William (Bill) Burr[i] The 26th Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (CSA C21-1:24) will be published and available in March 2024. Go HERE to pre-order a copy. [i] William (Bill) Burr is an associate member of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Technical Committee and formerly Chair of the…
January 7, 2024 Mont-Tremblant offers an undeniably magnificent landscape as a year-round resort. Located north of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the town of Mont-Tremblant has the look and feel of a European-style ski village. To respect the charming landscape, any new construction must reflect its surroundings. So when Canadian Tire, a national retail company, set out…
January 2, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. is a global electrical distribution organization known in Canada under brands like Nedco, and Rexel Atlantic. Rexel is a leading distributor of high-quality electrical products and services for the residential, industrial, and commercial markets and they have a variety of specialists located across the country…
A discussion with ABB’s Martin Bussiere December 19, 2023 By Elle Bremmer In its storied history, the rail industry provided the essential services of transporting both people and goods across North America and was pivotal to the continent’s development. Now, it embraces a future marked again by transformative change with a path to decarbonization. Embracing…
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