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Located in Kincardine, Ontario, the Bruce County Housing Co-op is a government-owned social housing complex.
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Over the past almost six decades, I have been very fortunate in many ways.
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Greenlee’s JobSite Live program launched as a way to complement in-person events and allow Greenlee to continue to interact with professionals during the pandemic.
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“My apprenticeship has been a very rich and rewarding experience,” says Christie, a 5th term apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 353.
ABB is committed to Canada’s vision for a green, safe, and affordable infrastructure and to supporting the country’s value chain.
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IEEE 1584.1 Guide for Specification of Scope and Deliverable Requirements for an Arc-Flash Hazard Calculation Study in Accordance with IEEE Std 1584 provides detailed guidance on how to complete an arc flash hazard incident energy analysis study and recommended content for the P.Eng. authenticated report.
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All workers, regardless of age, need to be reminded that while Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential, it is the last line of defense in an electrical hazard.
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The electrical market is at the helm of innovation — from robotics and automation products that support advanced manufacturing to smart technology in homes and businesses, our industry leads innovation and competitiveness in Canada.
Summer is finally here and for those of you who get to work outside all day you’ll need to take care to manage the UV exposure to your eyes.
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Our mission has always been to connect everyone in construction on a global platform. And that includes the folks who work on projects before they break ground.
Changing Scene
Teledyne Completes Acquisition of FLIR, Digital Imaging Segment Renamed Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced the successful completion of the acquisition of FLIR Systems, Inc. At each of the respective company’s special meeting of stockholders held on May 13, 2021, the stockholders approved and adopted merger proposals related to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated January 4, 2021.
FLIR will now be included in Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment and operate under the name Teledyne FLIR.
Canadian Electrical Contractor Discussion Group: Can You Count the Deficiencies?
Have you ever been called to fix the work of a 'handyman'?
"Was supposedly done by a"certified ' electrician....told the homeowner that he got a $266 permit....no record at TSBC. Can you count the deficiencies?"
"There is a second panel change in the triplex also.......even more deficiencies. Think the guy was a glorified handyman. Ones not obvious: 240 BB heat hooked up 120....drier on 2p20....range on 2p50....water heater fed with 2c14 Bx on 2p15."
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IEEE 1584.1 IEEE Guide for the Specification of Scope and Deliverable Requirements for an Arc-Flash Hazard Calculation Study in Accordance with IEEE Std 1584
Terry Becker, P.Eng., CESCP, IEEE Senior Member
IEEE 1584.1 Guide for Specification of Scope and Deliverable Requirements for an Arc-Flash Hazard Calculation Study in Accordance with IEEE Std 1584 provides detailed guidance on how to complete an arc flash hazard incident energy analysis study and recommended content for the P.Eng. authenticated report. This is a complimentary Standard to IEEE 1584.
It has been my experience in my work as an independent electrical safety consultant working in industry across Canada that not many P.Eng. Electrical Engineers are aware that the IEEE 1584.1...
Where Innovation and Safety Intersect: GUV Devices in Canada
By Swati Vora-Patel
The electrical market is at the helm of innovation — from robotics and automation products that support advanced manufacturing to smart technology in homes and businesses, our industry leads innovation and competitiveness in Canada. With advanced electrical and automation products shaping how we work, live and play, our industry is continually at the forefront of designing technologies that meet the needs of Canadians today.
Over the past year, we have all been reminded that clean, hygienic spaces are critical to our health and well-being.
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Product News
Rittal’s New VX SE Free-standing Enclosure Offers Greater Versatility
Rittal introduces the new VX SE free-standing enclosure system that offers greater versatility. For applications where Rittal’s AX compact enclosures are too small, and the TS 8 baying enclosures are too large - the VX SE is an ideal midway alternative for applications where baying is not required. Additionally, the VX SE size range includes a 300 mm deep version that is suitable for applications where space is limited.
The VX SE offers quicker time-to-delivery and faster, streamlined assembly, enhanced reliability, greater safety, and compatibility with other Rittal systems.
New HPS Centurion P Passive Harmonic Filter
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has a new addition to their line of power quality products – HPS Centurion P Passive Harmonic Filter.
It is specifically engineered to mitigate harmonic currents created by non-linear loads. The initial product release has ratings from 5 to 500 horsepower. It improves power quality by simultaneously reducing harmonics and improving true power factor, resulting in an efficient and reliable solution.
Peers & Profiles
SMS Engineering's Bryan Smith on his Career and How Work Ethic Leads to Opportunity
By Blake Marchand
Bryan Smith started his now 20-year career at the ground floor, so to speak, as a draftsperson and worked his way to a senior position at SMS Engineering, one of the largest independently owned consulting engineering firms between Calgary and Toronto.
“When I first started in the industry at the age of 20, it was a job to make ends meet. However, it did not take long for me to realize that I could make a career out of this. As a draftsperson I was exposed to a lot of different types of projects...
Austin Brennan, President — House of Electrical Supplies
From small construction to sophisticated industrial projects, House of Electrical Supplies has been servicing clients in the industrial, OEM, entertainment, and construction markets across the Greater Toronto Area for just over 40 years. The company has earned a reputation for providing a high-quality customer experience.
As per President Austin Brennan, their experienced and knowledgeable team can be depended upon in any situation to deliver quick and efficient service. On top of their product solutions — ranging from electrical, automation, safety, lighting and portable power distribution —
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