Building Permits Rise 3.1% in March
Following a 2.8% decline in February, the value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities increased 3.1% to $8.4 billion in March.
Lighting Upgrade Drives Business and Cuts Costs at Executive Suites
Located in the Montreal borough of Ville Saint-Laurent, the Gavin Centre offers state-of-the-art virtual offices and executive suites to a broad range of clients.
Advancing Power Quality: Fluke’s Hilton Hammond and Frank Healy
As our population grows and consumers continue to rely on technology for both essentials and comfort, the need for power quality has become vital.
Business Lessons from Volunteering
Sports have always formed a big part of my family’s daily life. Whether it was coaching a group of five year olds tearing around a soccer field or pushing my burning legs up a hill for the tenth time while training for a marathon, an increased heart rate and pouring sweat have always been important to my wife, my kids and me.
Industry Directions from Hannover Messe 2018
At the end of May Electrical Industry Canada attended Hannover Messe 2018, the world’s largest automation and control trade show.
Electrical Contractor Median Bonus by Province
On average electrical contractors’ average bonuses in Saskatchewan — $4,880 — are almost $2,000 more than bonuses in any other province.
Safety and Risk in Electrical Low-Voltage Installations, Part 2
Taking adequate measures when planning and making equipment (e.g., low‐voltage switchgear assemblies) ensures that any risk that remains after the application of protective measures is as low as possible.
The 10 Most Important Changes in the 2018 NFPA 70e Standard, Part 2
With the recent release of the 2018 edition of the NFPA 70E standard, many users are finding it challenging to interpret what it says and prioritize where they should focus their attention.
Interviewing — Love it or Hate it? How to Do It Right
The need to hire can be a good or a bad thing. In some cases business is booming and there’s a need to add to your team.
Every Province Scored GDP Gains in 2017
Real gross domestic product (GDP) by industry increased in every province in 2017 for the first time since 2011.
What Are PIR Sensors and Why Do I Need Them?
Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors are widely used in smart lighting systems and save money by dramatically reducing lighting usage and energy consumption.
Fundamentals of Harmonic Distortion in a World of Rising Non-Linear Loads
With a focus this month of power quality, test and measurement, it seems prudent to take a minute to return to the basics for understanding harmonic distortion, particularly as the use of items with non-linear loads continues to increase.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 37
In this article: Section 74 — Airport installations. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
Eaton: Variable Frequency Drives Enhance Energy Efficiency at Greenhouse Waste Recycling Plant
In today’s market operational efficiency is essential. Whether it be upgrades to aging infrastructure or the application of new products into a modern facility there is a market wide drive to ensure that facilities are energy efficient and have proper control infrastructure. The push for efficiency has gone beyond the narrow consideration of manufacturing to incorporate a wide array of facilities that utilize modern machinery and control systems.
February New Housing Investment Rises 9.5% YOY
Investment in new housing construction increased 9.5% from February 2017 to $4.5 billion in February.
The 10 Most Important Changes in the 2018 NFPA 70e Standard, Part 1
With the recent release of the 2018 edition of the NFPA 70E standard, many users are finding it challenging to interpret what it says and prioritize where they should focus their attention.
