Total investment in building construction increased 1.4% in August to $15.5 billion, with gains in both the residential (+1.8% to $10.6 billion) and non-residential (+0.5% to $4.9 billion) sectors. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction increased 1.2% to $13.0 billion.
Julia Lathrop Homes was constructed as a public housing development during the Great Depression. The 35-acre complex on the north shore of the Chicago River had degraded substantially over the years, so it was earmarked for a substantial transformation and modernization.
Electrical Industry Canada had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Davis of Newfoundland Power, a talented young professional working as a Protection and Controls Engineer.
This graph shows hourly pay by location for industrial electricians. Winnipeg tops the list of four cities. Toronto is at the bottom.
Veeco Services, a leading, full-service logistics provider, boasts a 615,000 square foot warehouse in North Bergen, NJ. More than 14 football fields in size, Veeco’s warehouse is equipped with 117 dock doors and 34,000+ pallet locations, and the operation is unrivalled in speed and accuracy.
A little over a decade ago, the introduction of LED lighting seemed to transform commercial lighting overnight. Now we’re seeing it happen again. This time, connectivity and big data are driving the change, creating a profound shift in how new commercial lighting is evaluated, specified and approved.
An electrician by trade, Daniel Lacovetsky is the founder and President of Powertec Electric, an electrical contracting firm operating out of Winnipeg, Manitoba providing a long list of services to the residential, commercial, industrial and solar sectors.
Mentorship has come into my life at different phases and in different forms. At home, I looked to my older brother to help me navigate the world. In school, I had teachers who were more than instructors: they cared about my well-being and success on a level that made me feel safe enough to ask for guidance with more than just my essays.
This graph shows years of experience for manufacturing engineers by percentage. 52.4% of those surveyed are early career to entry level. Only 9.3% are at the late career state.
The value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities rose 6.1% to $9.0 billion in August, largely because of increases in multi-family and industrial permits. Gains were reported in seven provinces, with over one-third of the national increase in Quebec.
What is a “network”? One definition of “network” (from the Merriam-Webster app on my iPhone) is… “an interconnected or interrelated chain, group, or system.”
The town of Vanderhoof, British Columbia has built the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre. A stunning new aquatic facility with a 25-meter, 6-lane lap pool, 1500 sq.ft. leisure pool, 35-person hot tub, sauna, and an aquatic climbing wall.
An early career purchasing agent with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $49,810; at mid-career, $50,222; late career, $60,000.
Because digital marketing is always changing, we must stay current to be the effective marketers. I learn by attending webinars conducted by technology vendors, going to conferences, taking American Marketing Association workshops, and listening to podcasts.
The heart is the primary organ that determines how well the rest of the human body functions. So we pay a lot of attention to it and make sure we do what we can to keep it in top shape. We eat “heart healthy” foods, keep up with exercise routines, reduce stress where we can… the list goes on and on.
Since earlier articles in this series were based on the 23rd edition of the CEC, Part I, I have revised these articles to reflect any changes made pursuant to the 24th edition. Often, Code users encounter situations where they find themselves at odds with the rules contained in the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (the Code).
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
