Electrical Contractor Median Hourly Rate By Job
There is a clear upward trend in hourly rates as electricians advance their skills and credentials.
Registered Apprenticeships Declined from 2015 to 2016
In 2016, 417,300 individuals were registered in apprenticeship programs in Canada, down from 455,900 in 2015.
The Role of Photometry in a Lighting Layout
When designing lighting layouts, factoring in the photometric spectrum is becoming increasingly important.
Burglary Prevention
Burglary and theft prevention are a necessary part of your loss prevention program. The level of complexity will depend on the characteristics of your area and the theft attractiveness of your stock and equipment.
Supporting Next Generation Talent
With the electricity sector experiencing changes on so many fronts — technological, demographic, political — it is no surprise that the careers traditionally associated within the sector will also be affected.
A Business Case for Future-proofing Building Lighting Systems, Part 1
The economic impetus to convert traditional incandescent and fluorescent lighting to digital LED is rapidly becoming inescapable.
Best Practices for Using PIR Sensors, Part 2
This is the second of a 2-part introductory series on passive infrared (PIR) sensors. Part 1 highlighted how PIR sensors detect motion, discussed the importance of the sensor lens, and the different types of motion that can be detected.
Q1 2018 Investment in Residential Construction Up 8% YOY
Investment in residential construction increased by 8.0% to $30.5 billion in the first quarter of 2018 compared with the same quarter in 2017.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 38
In this article: Section 76 — Temporary Wiring. Sometimes it is impracticable to follow the rules for permanent installations when installing temporary wiring for construction or demolition projects.
A Revolution in Arc Quenching Technology
The danger associated with arc flash is well known to those working in the electrical industry, however knowledge of the potential danger does not remove it, although it certainly does help limit the potential for an incident.
Electrical Contractor Market Mix by Product Sales
The commercial and Industrial sectors continue to dominate the electrical industry, representing a combined 83% of electrical product sales. The residential sector accounted for only 12% of sales. However, market trends will likely show this number growing throughout 2018.
Panduit: Helping to Make Workplaces Safe Since 1955
Panduit is all about connectivity and has been a driving force behind this for over 60 years. Working within the manufacturing, education, healthcare, transportation, and energy sectors, to name a few, Panduit is working to ensure each of the sectors has comprehensive, stable infrastructure solutions.
Six Everyday Excuses that Bruise Your Brand
Working with organizations for over 25 years to transform customer service culture, I’ve discovered that some employees — who would describe themselves as solid performers — actually have a habit of delivering more excuses than results. Unfortunately, your customers don’t buy excuses — literally.
Shock Risk Assessment and the Detailed Warning Label “Electrical Safety Zone”
Does this detailed warning label look familiar? Perhaps you have seen one, or at least one that resembles this in a commercial or industrial facility.
Comparing LED and HID Horticultural Luminaires
An evaluation of the energy and economic performance of LED horticultural luminaires compared with high-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal halide (MH)…
Electrical Energy Storage
Power quality has always been a concern for the electrical industry, and as we have become utterly reliant on uninterrupted power the issue of maintaining demand levels has become increasingly present.
