Popular Skills for Electrical Apprentices
June 14, 2020
Of those surveyed, skills in troubleshooting and electronic equipment Installation are correlated to pay that is above average. The national average is $17/hour.
June 14, 2020
Of those surveyed, skills in troubleshooting and electronic equipment Installation are correlated to pay that is above average. The national average is $17/hour.
Emergency lighting has seen major development over the last decade with significant changes to the 2010 building code, which introduced the green “running man” and photoluminescent technology. In addition, LED chip technology has dramatically changed the performance and life of remote heads and battery units, and the most recent proposed changes to CSA C22.2 141-15 Emergency Lighting Equipment are tightening performance characteristics of a variety of products. Let’s look at three recent changes in greater detail…
Last month, Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) hosted its annual awards ceremony that recognizes leaders in Canada’s electricity sector, bringing together some of the industry’s most prominent companies and individuals from across Canada.
This report serves as the definitive account of the impacts of – and opportunities offered by – Canada’s green building industry today and in the coming critical decade. It quantifies the industry’s growth and significant and far-reaching economic, environmental, and social contributions.
Master electricians and electrical foremen lead, making more than double the rate of apprentice electricians.
Aesthetics, design, flair, anchored in his community, these are words easily associated with Jean-Claude Calabro, President of LumiGroup, a manufacturer’s agent for lighting and control products. His business model is that of a contractor — one who has evidently done well since LumiGroup is on an exclusive list of Canadian companies experiencing the most growth over the past five years.
The right and proper choice of a bath fan is critical, whether for a renovation project, a new series of houses or even multiple unit condominiums.
April 15, 2024 On July 7, 2023, the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its participating maritime countries set their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions strategy to achieve net zero “by or around” 2050. As a result, the shipping industry, including cruise lines, is adopting various strategies to achieve this ambitious goal, including new fuels,… Read More…
Built in 1980, the building that houses Sainte-Thérèse high school, in Quebec Canada, was looking a little worse for the wear. Renovation work began with two major projects: introducing a multidisciplinary sports centre, as well as redesigning the parking lots. The employee and visitor parking lots were completely reconfigured during phase 1 of the renovation… Read More…
April 8, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes, it can seem daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B, or the… Read More…
April 8, 2024 Investment in building construction declined 0.9% to $19.7 billion in January. The residential sector declined 1.4% to $13.6 billion, while investment in the non-residential sector edged up 0.2% to $6.1 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction fell 0.9% to $12.1 billion in January. Investment in the residential sector declines Investment in residential building construction declined… Read More…
April 15, 2024 IDEAL Industries, Inc. announces an expansion of its leadership team by adding Pam McMeen as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) on April 1, 2024. Under Pam’s leadership, the company will pursue an ambitious growth plan to become a more dominant market leader across its three divisions: IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel. “The… Read More…
April 15, 2024 Eaton are very pleased to welcome Raymond Taza to the Eaton Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions business as Technical Sales Representative covering the province of Quebec. Raymond will report directly to John Dobson Regional VP, and will be based in LaSalle (Montreal), Quebec. In this role, Raymond will be responsible for driving Division… Read More…
April 15, 2024 Dot Family Holdings (DFH) has announced the appointment of Christopher Breslin as Chief Executive Officer of Omni Cable LLC (OmniCable) effective May 13, 2024. Breslin will succeed interim CEO Jeff Siegfried, the company’s co-founder, who will remain as vice chairman. In 2019, DFH acquired OmniCable, an industry-leading redistributor selling wire, cable, fiber,… Read More…
April 15, 2024 Lighting has been a true passion for Metalumen Manufacturing Inc. since its inception as a family-owned business in 1977. Metalumen prides itself on understanding the art and science or craftmanship of luminaire design and carefully consider the architectural environment to ensure the right lighting solution is developed. Metalumen marries function with design,… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.