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Message From The Editor
 Bringing Awareness to Damages of Electric Shock Exposure
This issue features an article from Terry Becker. Electrical Injury Day of Recognition was established and recognized by industry organizations as October 6th. In his article, Terry outlines what electrical is, what can be done to prevent it, and what to do after being exposed to electrical shock. We also take a look at electrification and the pathways toward net-zero and an electricity-based economy, in the discussion that continues from Nexans' Change the Current event. Also, congratulations to Deborah Cahill, the first women inducted into the ECABC Hall of Fame! |
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Electrical Injury Day of Regocnition
Bringing Awareness to The Long-Terms Damages of Electrical Shock Exposure
By Terry Becker
 I authored this article for the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association, together with John Knoll CME, PEC, in an effort to bring heightened awareness to the long-term consequences of electrical shock exposure. John has worked in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of electrical trade as a Master Electrician and PEC and founded an electrical contracting company at the age of 22 which he sold in 2017. Due to Low Voltage Shock exposure, John has retired from the trade and is now an advocate of electrical shock awareness, injury prevention, and worker advocacy. Read More |
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Sponsored Content
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 When the pandemic lockdowns started in March of 2020, Grimard (an electrical contractor) had to decide whether to shut down its operations entirely or implement a new platform with people who were now freely available for work. Once they implemented Procore, they found a way to efficiently communicate with stakeholders and offer full transparency in terms of project costs and planning.
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EV Charging Solution
Case Study: EVdirect and Eaton Collaboration
 When it comes to markets poised for remarkable growth, the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is right up there. Since 2010, EV sales have grown exponentially across the world—and with OEMs committed to investing $300 billion in the market in the coming years, and countries like Canada committing to phase out fuel-dependent cars by 2035, new electric vehicle sales are expected to jump from 2.6% of the automotive market to 28% by 2030. Read More |
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Safety
Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Launches New Safety Campaign Targeting Young Electrical Tradespeople
 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) announced the launch of a new digital safety campaign targeting the next generation of young electrical tradespeople to adopt a safety-first mindset. "Think of safety as a full-time job with no breaks. It should always be your top priority. These young electrical workers are our future ESA inspectors and safety should never take a back seat to expediency or money. We need all workers to stay 100% vigilant, 100% of the time," said Electrical Safety Authority CEO Josie Erzetic. Read More |
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Sponsored Content
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Test Your Knowledge of the Code
Section 62 — Fixed Electric Heating Systems
By William (Bill) Burr
 Heating panel sets installed in gypsum board or other cementitious ceiling material and other wall installations must be run parallel to each side of the joist, stud, or nailing strip with clearance not less than ___ and the entire ceiling below must be covered with gypsum board or other cementitious materials up to ____ thickness?
A. 10mm
B. 50mm
C. 13mm
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Change the Current
Pathways to Net-Zero: Electrification and Transitioning to an Electricity-Based Economy
By Blake Marchand
 This article stems from the discussion at Nexans’ Change the Current event hosted this past month at the Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, focusing on the presentation by Dr. Bruce Lourie, a policy expert and best selling author. The theme of the discussion was electrification, clean energy, and achieving net-zero-carbon in Canada and what an electrified future means practically. Lourie discussed the factors that will have the biggest impacts on how we transition to a net-zero economy and some of the barriers to that transition. Read More |
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In Case you Missed it
Industrial Control Panel Testing and Certification – Your Questions Answered
By Owen Hurst
 There is a clear and open movement toward automating Canada’s industrial sectors to gain more efficient and sustainable operations. At the heart of much of that automation implementation is the industrial control panel. Advancing industrial sectors must be done in a calculated and safe manner. Read More |
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Recognizing a Leader in the Electrical Industry
Deborah Cahill First Woman Inducted into ECABC Hall of Fame
 On Thursday, September 29th, ECABC celebrated its 70th Annual General Meeting at the beautiful Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria. During the evening ceremonies, Deborah Cahill—who served as the Association’s President for 14 years from 2008-2022—was surprised with an induction into the ECABC Hall of Fame, the greatest honour the Association can bestow upon its members. Read More |
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BC Electrical Code
Technical Safety BC October 5 2022 Bulletins
 The 2021 Canadian Electrical Code is now in effect in B.C. as of October 1st. TSBC has released a set information bulletin relating to the new edition of the code. Read More |
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Smart Buildings
Phoenix Energy Technologies’ Carbon Manager™ Offers Visibility and Control of Carbon Emissions in Commercial Buildings
 Phoenix Energy Technologies (“Phoenix Energy”) announced the launch of Carbon Manager™, a cloud-based, Smart Building application that makes it easy for enterprises to measure and report carbon intensity from Scope 2 emissions sources. Read More |
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Lighting
BJ Take Completes a $4.8M Plant Expansion
 BJ Take demonstrated its commitment to increasing manufacturing efficiency and speed to market by completing its $4.8M plant expansion. The expansion plan was developed in 2018 to optimize the factory’s efficiency in the product design, manufacturing and logistical areas. Read More |
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Changing Scene
Schneider Electric Kicks Off Its Innovation Summit Las Vegas With A Call To Keep Accelerating Sustainability Action
 Schneider Electric kicked off its Innovation Summit Las Vegas with a passionate call to address the triple crisis – energy, economic and climate – facing governments, businesses and consumers around the globe, and outlining its approach and solutions to achieve this. Read More |
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Nexans Signs Empire Wind Contract to Bring Renewable Energy to New York
 Nexans announced the execution of a significant contract for phase one of the Empire Wind Project being developed by a 50-50 partnership between Equinor and bp. This signature follows the Preferred Supplier Agreement signed in March 2021… Read More |
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Product News
Hedgehog Technologies Announces the Nimba Microgrid Controller Solution
 Burnaby-based electromechanical engineering firm Hedgehog Technologies is announcing the Nimba Microgrid Controller Solution. A new tool to optimize microgrid-powered communities. Nimba manages your renewable energy resources through peak shaving and demand response events. Read More |
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COMPRESSOR DEFENDER Surge Protective Device with Undervoltage Protection
 The COMPRESSOR DEFENDER® surge protector is the only all-in-one undervoltage and surge power protection device on the HVAC Market, providing protection for central A/C and heat pump condensing units and their associated motors, controls and components—both electronic and mechanical. Read More |
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IoT Standards
UL Solutions Helps Manufacturers of Matter-Enabled Smart Devices to Solve Interoperability Challenges
 UL Solutions announced it is now authorized as a third-party test house for smart home products using Matter, the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s (CSA) newly released industry-unifying standard for smart home technology. Authorized by the CSA as a Matter third-party test house in select Asia, Europe and North America locations following the launch of Matter 1.0, UL Solutions will assess the performance and functionality of products against Matter specifications. Read More |
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Connectivity Standards Association Releases Matter 1.0 IoT Interoperability Standard
 The Connectivity Standards Alliance announced the release of the Matter 1.0 specification and the opening of the Matter certification program. Member companies who make up all facets of the IoT now have a complete program for bringing the next generation of interoperable products that work across brands and platforms to market with greater privacy, security, and simplicity for consumers. Read More |
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EFC's 12th Annual Future Forum
Innovation During Disruptive Times: Finding the Crossroads Between Talent and Technology
 This year’s Future Forum theme centres on “Innovation During Disruptive Times: Finding the Crossroads Between Talent and Technology.” Marketing and Supply Chain share a common ground of challenges and opportunities during these disruptive times. This virtual event includes a dynamic set of speakers that will provide insight into the heartbeat of innovation for your organization. Refresh on technology and strategies and understand the value of people’s thinking, collaborative ability, and drive. Read More |
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Don’t Miss German Technology Day 2022, the Future of Automation
October 20th in Toronto, November 3rd in Montreal
 This year, fifteen prominent companies in automation and advanced manufacturing, based in Canada with their headquarters in Germany are hosting the annual German Technology Day trade show and conference. Exhibition Hall: Each company will have an exclusive booth to share their latest industry-leading, energy-efficient solutions, and introduce you to some of the most innovative technology. Innovation Hub: An interactive section with digital access to information and specs on featured solutions from each company. Read More |
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Product Focus
Klein Tools® to Highlight Latest Innovations During 2022 NECA Show
 Klein Tools will be showcasing the full depth of its product lineup, including the company’s newest offerings as part of the NECA 2022 Convention & Trade Show. Taking place Oct. 15-18 in Austin, Texas, the four-day event will provide attendees with an opportunity to get a hands-on experience with the latest in product innovations being offered by Klein Tools (booth #2232 ). Read More |
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New Cementex Arc Rated Face Shields
 Cementex highlights the Cementex 17 Cal/cm2 Arc Rated Face Shield (AFS-180) with hard hat. The AFS-180 features a molded shape to provide minimal distortion with exceptional Visible Light Transfer (VLT). This face shield will be included in the Category 2 Contractor, UltraLite and Feature Series PPE kits. They are in stock and available to ship immediately. Read More |
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Events
- BCEA Annual LINK Conference: November 16 & 17, 2022
LINK Conference focuses on leadership and the importance of growth within your organization. LINK was created with integrity, to provide a curated experience that addresses the needs of our industry. Networking is a fundamental pillar of our industry. Enjoy various opportunities to connect with key professionals. Distinguished speakers and workshops will provide attendees with the knowledge on relevant topics.
- The Buildings Show Nov 30 - Dec 2
Supported by TCA, BOMA, BILD, Concrete Ontario and CABA, The Buildings Show, comprised of Construct Canada, PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo and World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion, will run face-to-face at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building from November 30 to December 2, 2022 with an online program in advance.
- BUILDEX Alberta Returns October 26 & 27
BUILDEX is Alberta’s largest business-to-business event series connecting the holistic building industry. Architecture, engineering, construction, design and property management professionals will immerse themselves in dialogue, access continuing education, generate new business and find new products over two days.
- Charged Virtual Conference Programming Announced: October 17-20, 2022
A Virtual Conference on EV Engineering: October 17-20, 2022.
All live webcast sessions are free to attend and will be recorded and available to watch on-demand after the event. Register for a session below and reserve your spot to watch it live or on-demand.
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