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The Ontario government is introducing new measures to help tradespeople get their certification ...
This ECAA Annual Training Day & AGM hybrid event will take place May 27th – May 29th.
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Technical Safety BC has reviewed the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) to assess the impacts ...
The Government of Canada is providing close to $5 million, over five years, to the National ...
Applications are now open online for the Increased Employment Incentive (IEI), which ...
As a non-profit organization, Skills Ontario relies on the support of partners to continue ...
Ideal Supply is proud to announce that as of January 1, 2021 they have appointed a new Sales ...
The energy storage ecosystem and the regulatory environment in which it operates are evolving ...
It's April, which means it's time for you to ignite your competitive spark with the a new challenge ...
MP Scott Duvall has introduced an amendment to the Income Tax Act regarding travel expenses for ...
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."
Go HERE to join the discussion
IDEAL's Stay Wired to Win is Back for April
It's April, which means it's time for you to ignite your competitive spark with the a new challenge from IDEAL Nationals Canada. This month, IDEAL is asking you to show off your electrical knowledge with the most correct answers.
Five professionals and five apprentice winners will each take home a $100 VISA gift card and forged wire stripper from IDEAL.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I*
By William (Bill) Burr
Section 32 – Fire Alarm Systems, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Fire Pumps, as outlined in Rule 32-000 Scope, is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, and protection, of
• local fire alarm systems
• permanently connected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms...
Building a Control Narrative
By Matthew Payette
A lighting programming and control narrative is a document that is essential to coordinate the design/construction process with a fully realized final architectural product. It defines how lighting will integrate into the space and ultimately how humans will interact with that same space.
Sometimes there is a gap between the initial visions of the designers and the final product. Other times, the final product and operation of the lighting systems is achieved but after much project management distress...
Product News
MaxLite introduces the next generation of WallMax Open Face LED Wall Packs with field-selectable ...
Gotham has released its Incito™ 4” Direct-Indirect Wall Mount Cylinder luminaire. The new cylinder ...
Arlington's low cot MC cable fittings in a variety of sizes, are super convenient and ...
The Boca Flasher’s NanoLume has a streamline profile. It is a line voltage fixture perfect for Cove ...
120V AC Model, 24V DC Model, Model LB4R, cULus Listed. Type IC Rated – Approved for Direct Contact ...
Available in Visual Comfort or Discrete optics configurations. Lumen packages from 1,600 to ...
For direct wire applications only. Consult factory for junction box sold separately. Aluminum cast ...
INFINA® DL-AC-FLEX2 is the next generation of high lumen output, specification grade, a flexible ...
Traditional in appearance, not in innovation. From below the ceiling, the Juno Podz take ...
The SLM is an ultra-slim, modern LED panel featuring edge-lit design for impressive visual comfort ...
11 Piece Insulated TorqueVario-S and SlimLine Blade Set
• Individually tested to 10,000 volts AC and rated to 1,000 volts AC for safety and peace of mind.
• Meets VDE testing standards for protection against arc flash explosion.
• Torque accuracy of +/- 6% for confidence in precise tolerances.
• 33% narrower blade shafts for reaching deep set terminal block fasteners.
• Direct-molded insulation for protection against electrical shock and arc flash explosion.
FLIR Vue TZ20 Dual Thermal Camera Drone Payload Available Now
Plug-and-Play Gimbal System for the DJI Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 Offers High-Definition FLIR Thermal Imaging with Zoom Capabilities to Improve Situational Awareness.
The FLIR Vue® TZ20, the first high resolution, dual thermal sensor gimbal purpose-built for the DJI®Matrice 200 Series and Matrice 300 airframes is now available in Canada. Featuring both a narrow-field-of-view and a wide-field-of-view 640x512 resolution FLIR Boson®thermal camera module, the Vue TZ20 offers greater situational awareness with a 20-times digital thermal zoom capability to complete public safety and industrial inspection missions both near and far.
Autodesk Expands Preconstruction Offering with Global Launch of Autodesk Takeoff
Autodesk, Inc. has announced the worldwide availability of Autodesk Takeoff, a new product that empowers estimators to perform 2D and 3D quantification workflows from a common data environment to increase collaboration, speed and accuracy during the estimation process.
Originally announced at Autodesk University in November 2020, Autodesk Takeoff will join Autodesk Build and Autodesk BIM Collaborate as part of the Autodesk Construction Cloud unified platform. The announcement comes one month after Autodesk Build and Autodesk BIM Collaborate were made available globally for Autodesk Construction Cloud customers.
Peers & Profiles
Kyle Manfredi is the owner of ARK Electrical alongside his wife, Shannon. Operating out of ...
Like most major events over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic put serious restrictions on the ...
This past December Jennifer Green was honoured with Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Award for ...
“It was quite surprising,” said Stephanie Smith of being named EHRC’s Leader of the Year. ...
As an advanced networked lighting controls company serving the industrial and large commercial ...
Trilliant, an international provider of utility solutions for advanced metering and smart grid ...
For more than a century, ABB has been investing in Canadian technologies and products to support ...
Mackenzie Gillan, a bright young lady from Baysville, Ontario, tells us about how she learned ...
Energy Efficient Lighting is a LED lighting manufacturer with nearly 30 years of industry ...
Dee Durant is an industrial electrician apprentice attending Conestoga College and an Ambassador ...
IBEW Members Shine at IDEAL National Championships
Like most major events over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic put serious restrictions on the Ideal National Championships, which annually pits the top electricians from the United States, Canada, Australia, China, and Mexico against each other in skill competitions. Organizers dramatically scaled back this year’s event to comply with health guidelines. But that didn’t stop IBEW members from continuing to dominate.
Elgin, Ill., Local 117 journeyman wireman Greg Anliker, who is sometimes referred to as the Michael Jordan of the competition after winning the individual pro title in three of the previous four years, partnered with San Francisco Local 6 apprentice Noreen Buckley to win the three-team competition...
Jennifer Green on WXN Top 100 Award and Promoting Women in Trades
By Blake Marchand
This past December Jennifer Green was honoured with Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Award for the Skilled Trades category by WXN (Women’s Executive Network).
“It is truly an honour to be recognized by WXN and to be among this group of amazing women,” said Green of earning the distinction. “Throughout my career, I’ve worked with many great mentors and team members – to them, I say thank you for always inspiring me. I am absolutely thrilled.” Green is an industrial mechanic millwright by trade and works with Skills Ontario as Director of Competitions and Young Women’s Initiatives.
Joanna Osawe: Driving Gender Equality in the Energy Sector
By Owen Hurst
Recently, Electrical Industry Canada has developed a relationship with Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), a non-for-profit group developing resources and networking potential for women and all working or planning to work within the renewable energy sector. Aside from being the WiRE President & CEO, Joanna Osawe is the Global Business Development Manager of Major Projects for DMC Power Inc.
EIN sat down with Osawe to learn more about WiRE and the substantial benefits it provides. Joanna is very personable and open regarding her career and her ambition, as well as the opportunities she is developing for women nationally and globally.
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