November 16, 2025 The City of Winnipeg has released a guide to solar photovoltaic (PV) installations and permit requirements for wall mounted, roof mounted and ground mounted installations for both housing and commercial applications. This bulletin attempts to address all scenarios however, solar PV system designs and equipment can vary greatly for each installation, so…
By Blake Marchand In discussion with Erich Bockley, the LEDVANCE EVSE Product Manager, the conversation emphasized the importance of flexibility in their approach to the current EV industry landscape. Earlier this year, LEDVANCE introduced its PHASE EV™ Gen 2 Level 2 Commercial Charger. Bockley explained that flexibility was a key priority in the development, due to…
By Alex Whalen, Category Manager for Electrical products at IPEX Electrical Inc. Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT) continues to shift expectations for how conduit systems should be installed in buildings and how they should perform on a jobsite. ENT offers many significant advantages including faster installation, improved safety and reduction in injury potential, and enhanced long-term…
November 16, 2025 Changes to the Ontario Fire Code that will take effect on January 1, 2026, aimed at enhancing safety in residential spaces. Under the updated regulations, all residential occupancies including homes, apartments and other dwellings that contain a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage must have: “Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because it is odourless, tasteless and…
November 16, 2025 The transition to a greener economy promises long-term environmental benefits, anticipated to create both significant opportunities and challenges. One of the key concerns is the labour market implications during the ramp-up of clean technologies. This transition is accelerating the demand for existing and new competencies that, if in short supply, could impede…
November 16, 2025 by Brandon ArmstrongMac’s II Agencies Sales Manager, Industrial If you’ve ever been stuck choosing between a simple relay and a full-blown PLC, you know the frustration. Relays feel too limited. PLCs? Too expensive, too complex, and loaded with features you’ll never use. What you really need is something in between. That’s exactly…
November 10, 2025 The Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trade and Technology (CCWESTT) has just released the first Gender Equality Report Card, which provides comprehensive, evidence-based insight into the state of gender equality across Canada’s provinces and territories in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT) workplaces. The report draws on 18 participatory research…
Rule 46-000 Scope – states that Section 46 is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the installation, operation, and maintenance of emergency power supply and unit equipment…
November 10, 2025 More than 200 Calgarians now have new homes in Downtown West as the former Dominion Centre office reopens as Dominion Civic Apartments. The former Dominion Centre has been transformed from 100,000 square feet of vacant office space to an energy efficient and climate resilient residential building with 132 modern rental suites. The…
November 10, 2025 By Stanpro Katy Shebath played a critical role alongside her brother, David Nathaniel, throughout the last 32 years of Standard Products journey. She remains, with David, the heart and soul of this company. A Driving Force Behind STANDARD When Katy joined STANDARD in 1986, she took on the administration of the company. At…
November 10, 2025 Purpose To clarify Section 6 of the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part 1, which outlines the installation requirements for services, service equipment, and metering equipment. Discussion Rule 6-102 Number of supply services permitted Row housing type residential dwelling units Rule 6-102 permits a multi-unit residential building of a row house…
November 4, 2025 The inaugural Joint Leadership Conference hosted this October in Toronto by three Ontario contractor associations, Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario (MCAO), and the Construction Labour Relations Association of Ontario (CLRAO), featured some interesting discussions around AI and changes coming to the Ontario Construction Act. The…
November 3, 2025 La Pêche (Quebec, Canada) has constructed a new townhall that was designed for the future. The dramatic two-story structure is comprised of solid wood, both inside and out, and presents an impressive facade on the main street of the community. And it incorporates the latest innovations in sustainable construction. With its forthcoming…
November 3, 2025 Houle has announced the company has begun work on the Broadway Subway Project in BC. The project will extend the TransLink Millennium Line by 5.7 km to serve the Broadway Corridor, one of BC’s busiest routes, becoming a critical link that connects communities, increases frequency and reliability for transit users, and enhances…
Overall, the total value of investment in building construction edged up 0.1% to $22.8 billion in August. The non-residential sector edged up $22.9 million, while the residential sector increased slightly by $10.5 million. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.7% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in August…
November 2, 2025 In August, the total value of building permits issued in Canada was down $139.2 million (-1.2%) to $11.6 billion. Notable declines recorded in Ontario (-$563.3 million) and Alberta (-$461.5 million) were tempered by increases in British Columbia (+$612.2 million) and Quebec (+$294.2 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in August…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
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