Survey Says: Electrical Products Sales Mix
Jan 15, 2018
General electrical supplies drive electrical product sales in Canada with 27% of the market mix, followed closely by lighting with 19%.
Jan 15, 2018
General electrical supplies drive electrical product sales in Canada with 27% of the market mix, followed closely by lighting with 19%.
Salaries for electrical contractors follow a steady trend: increasing with years experience and plateauing at an average $34.82/hr.
A strength of Procore, a provider of construction management software, is that a lot of their employees have experience working in the construction industry. This gives them insight into the pains of working in construction and helps them tailor the platform to different areas of the industry – from general contractors (GCs) all the way to sub-contractors.
Okay, I need to put something out there. It might make me seem shallow, shameless or otherwise morally deficient, but here goes anyway.
As Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)’s Agents of Change 2022 national conference (October 12th and 13th in Toronto) draws closer, new details profiling the featured program and speakers have been released.
“It’s definitely the Olympics of our trade,” said Lance Giesbrecht of the Ideal National Championships, “I’m one of the people who live and breathe for that competition. It’s a great thing, they’re bringing life to the trade,” he added…
If connectivity wasn’t already increasing at a rapid pace, then the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred even faster growth. The examples below are just a few of the seismic shifts occurring in communication, interaction and collaboration over the past few weeks…
April 23, 2024 In today’s world with environmental concerns top of mind, ABB offers sustainable options to extend equipment life through refurbishment and repair—which support a circular economy and reduce landfill footprints. In this context, ABB Canada’s Brampton facility is recognized for offering customized solutions for a growing list of ABB , GE, and non-ABB… Read More…
April 23, 2024 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is notifying the public about unsafe Deprivation Tanks used for floatation therapy. These products are unapproved and have not been tested for compliance with any Canadian electrical safety standards. Name of Product: Deprivation Tanks (and related various electrical equipment such as pumps, water heaters and control panels). Models: Unknown… Read More…
April 22, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada increased 9.3% to $11.8 billion in February. The non-residential sector grew 12.3% to $4.7 billion due to the issuance of several major construction permits, while the residential sector increased 7.4% to $7.1 billion. Ontario (+21.7% to $5.0 billion) led the growth, with gains occurring across all components. On… Read More…
April 22, 2024 Month over month, investment in building construction declined 1.1% to $19.3 billion in February. Investment in the residential sector decreased 1.2% to $13.4 billion, while investment in the non-residential sector fell 0.9% to $6.0 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction fell 1.2% to $11.9 billion in February, following a flat (+0.0%) movement in the previous… Read More…
Apr 25, 2024 Dear Valued Business Partners, In an ongoing effort to provide our Partners with the best quality product, service & support, we are excited to announce the appointment of Next Sales and Marketing, as our agent representing Liteline in Atlantic Canada, beginning April 27th, 2024. Next Sales and Marketing caters to a wide… Read More…
April 23, 2024 Lumen is proud to announce that it has been honored by Ecovadis with a prestigious silver medal. This award recognizes Lumen’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainable practices into its operations and its unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility. Ecovadis is a globally recognized assessment platform that provides sustainability ratings for companies. It focuses… Read More…
April 22, 2024 The federal government’s housing strategy is a long-awaited step forward to build more homes, but significantly more investment is needed to address critical infrastructure needs and the housing crisis, says Canada’s construction industry. The federal government’s plan announced in this Budget, as well as actions taken through the 2023 Fall Economic Statement,… Read More…
April 22, 2024 BCCA response to the federal budget announcement: The 2024 Federal Budget falls short on a number of policies required to meet the needs of BC’s construction industry, specifically in terms of workforce solutions and infrastructure. Our concern is that demand stimulated by aggressive housing targets and loan programs will surpass the BC… Read More…
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Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.