Electrical Contractor Median Hourly Rate By Certification
Mastere electricians earn the highest median hourly rate at $35.97. General electrical license and journeyman rates are close behind, followed by apprentices who average almost $19.
Is Electric Baseboard Heating Still Relevant?
A point of discussion that I have heard many times from end users is their concern over electric baseboard heating, and electric heating in general.
From Doormat to Diplomat: 3 Ways to Enhance Your Status in Your Customers’ Eyes
It was a lesson in humility I’ll never forget. Decades ago my first real job after graduating university was selling business accounting systems door to door. After several days of making little progress, I finally had a manager agree to walk me to his office to hear my pitch.
Giving a Voice to Young Professionals in the Industry
Three years ago, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) established the Young Professionals Network with the goals of giving young individuals in the industry a place to share ideas and learn, get to know their peers, and give back to the community.
Eaton’s Halo Home Smart Lighting System
HALO Home is a flexible new approach to smart home lighting. Our system offers a range of Bluetooth fixtures, controls and accessories that work seamlessly together. From a single light to an entire home, your smart lighting search starts and ends here.
Electrical Contractor Median Hourly Rate By Province
Alberta has the highest median hourly rate for electrical contractors at $30.52. Alberta’s rate is followed closely by Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.
The Speed of Light: Li-Fi’s Bright Future in the Aircraft Cabin
Short for “light fidelity,” Li-Fi technology uses visible light from LED bulbs to transmit data, compared to Wi-Fi which uses radio waves. Li-Fi is an emerging area of connectivity and a key market could be aircraft cabins. We talked to Harald Haas, who is known as the “Father of Li-Fi.”
5 Ways to Prevent Tool Theft and Manage Loss Prevention
Stolen tools hurt your business. Tools are expensive to buy and expensive to replace. Worse yet, if a tool goes missing, you can’t do any of the work you need it for.
HALO HOME Video – Smart lighting solutions for the whole home
Today, homeowners expect lighting that fits their lifestyle. The HALO Home system lets you easily build a lighting plan that meets your needs by enhancing home security, energy savings and aesthetics.
Electrical Engineering Services Median Salary By City
Among five cities across Canada, the highest localized median salary for electrical engineers is $90,000, found in Mississauga, Ontario, adjacent to Toronto. Vancouver, BC comes in close behind at $80,000.
Legalizing Marijuana and Workplace Safety
Recreational use of marijuana becomes legal on October 17. This has potentially serious implications for workplace health and safety. In this article, contributor Heather Hettiarachchi reviews a recent human rights decision considering whether who dismissed a worker for using medical marijuana on the job was discriminating on the basis of disability.
Electrical Engineering Services Median Salary By Company Size
The median salary for an electrical engineer varies by company size. However, it’s interesting to note that companies with 1-9 employees pay a median salary largely on par with larger companies.
Success Story: Johnson GEO Centre
Johnson GEO Centre is a geological interpretation centre in Newfoundland in which 85% of the building is underground. This means that there is no natural light to highlight the geological exhibits within the centre.
Value of June Building Permits Drops 2.3% from May
In June, Canadian municipalities issued $8.1 billion worth of building permits, down 2.3% from the previous month. The decline was the result of lower construction intentions for residential buildings, following a strong May.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 40
The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
The Road Behind Us Was Lit with a Different Light, Part 1
Like most historical records we are left with two primary methods to understand the past. The first being written accounts by those who were present; the second, the historical record, which can support written accounts and be used to piece together an image of the past through careful analysis.
