August 12, 2024
An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) purifies the air by expelling many pollutants, dust, and allergens to the outside, while ensuring an equivalent supply of fresh air in the home.
An ERV system’s ability to transfer moisture can make a big difference in controlling indoor humidity levels, especially during hot summer months and dry winter months. Made in Canada.
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Amprobe’s BT-250/KIT Electric Installation Test Kit offers two electrical tools designed for use in residential and light commercial environments. The kit comes with the Amprobe BT-250 Circuit Breaker Tester and an ST-102B Receptacle Tester with GFCI. Kit comes with a transmitter, receiver, socket/test lead cable set with insulated alligator clips and a light fixture adapter.
Lutron Electronics is helping contractors save time and secure more jobs with quick lighting control estimates for today’s smart buildings.
Klein Tools’ Electrician’s Pocket Knife is as valuable for splitting cable and stripping wire as it is for performing everyday tasks on the job site. This compact knife offers an easy one-handed, bearing-assisted opening.
The Green Cable Surface XL, the ideal complement to uncoupling membranes
With its constant diameter at every length, the Green Cable Surface XL is not only the perfect complement to uncoupling membrane installation systems, but it can also be installed with traditional gauges.
The FL PD 1001 PoE splitter enables you to easily connect end devices without a PoE interface, such as WLAN or Bluetooth access points, controllers, and I/O stations, to a PoE interface. The splitter separates the data and the power locally, enabling even non-PoE-capable devices to be installed in remote stations easily and inexpensively.
November 20, 2023 Acclaim Lighting introduces ALPS Power Supplies, a family of high-quality switched-mode power units uniquely created for architectural lighting applications. With auto-sensing voltage inputs, 110-130 percent over-current, and 24-32 VDC SELV over-voltage protections, the new products help minimize the risk of fire or component damage. Operating at 100-277VAC/ 50/60 Hz and available in…
November 8, 2024 By Melvin Newman Excel is a powerful and flexible tool that can enhance efficiency in electrical construction estimating. Spreadsheets, like those in Excel, consist of a grid of “cells” where each cell can hold various types of data. Originating from mainframe computers in the 1960s and later developed for Apple computers in… Read More…
November 4, 2024 The total value of building permits in Canada decreased by $858.1 million (-7.0%) to $11.5 billion in August, following a strong July during which construction intentions rose sharply (+20.8%). The residential and non-residential sectors contributed to the decrease in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits decreased 7.6% in… Read More…
November 4, 2024 Investment in building construction edged up 0.2% to $21.0 billion in August, after a 1.6% decrease in July. The residential sector edged down (-0.1%) to $14.6 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 1.0% to $6.4 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 7.2% in August. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was… Read More…
November 4, 2024 By Keith Sones, seasoned utility industry executive Most of the articles I’ve written have been based on personal experiences, many of them occurring decades ago, which eventually translate into helpful life lessons. The years allow the events to marinate in a savoury stew of time and reflection, clarity never coming immediately, or even… Read More…
November 13, 2024 2024 has been a transformative year for Sonepar in North America as it continues to focus on strategic growth. Since 2021, Sonepar has closed 21 acquisitions in North America. The acquisition growth alone in 2024 consists of seven companies representing over $2B in additional revenue, approximately 1,700 new associates, and 89 new… Read More…
November 12, 2024 Photo: Mike Shenouda and Taner Cairns, Founder of Black Box Innovations celebrated the signature of this licensing agreement at ABB’s Canadian head office in Montreal. The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need… Read More…
November 12, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has announced the opening of their new warehouse near Dallas Fort Worth. This facility is set to significantly enhance their logistics and delivery capabilities, providing numerous benefits to our customers throughout the United States and Canada. “The decision to establish this warehouse was driven by its proximity to… Read More…
November 8, 2024 The Ontario government is making it easier for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, their spouses and veterans to start careers in the skilled trades. The province is also investing $2.4 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to provide free training for CAF members and veterans in tech and cybersecurity careers. These initiatives… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
