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Editor's Message
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Apprenticeship Funding
This issue features a couple interesting articles, the first looks into best practices when applying to CAF-FCA's apprenticeship hiring incentive. The second is a discussion with Procore's Anna Schlegel, who provides her perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to the construction industry. |
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Applying for CAF-FCA Apprenticeship Hiring Incentive Program
The federal government launched their SME (small and medium enterprises) apprenticeship funding program back in September of 2022, the program will run until March 31st, 2024. You can receive from $5,000 to $20,000 of funding when taking on up to two new apprentices. Hiring apprentices from equity deserving groups doubles the amount of funding you receive per apprentice. Read More... |
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Province Commits $1.5 Million to Expand Apprenticeship Training Seats in Saskatchewan
To support growth in demand of skilled tradespeople, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $1.5 million to expand the number of apprenticeship training seats available to 4,450. This investment enables training institutions to expand their skills training programs, increase apprenticeship intake, and grow sector capacity in a time of record economic growth. Read More... |
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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A Discussion with Anna Schlegel, Global VP with Procore on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
By Elle Bremmer
Diversity, equity, and inclusion. These three buzzwords are flying all over our industry right now. I sat down with Procore’s VP of Global, Anna Schlegel, who offered up her unique perspective on what DEI efforts mean to her, to the industry, and how Procore is working hard as a construction industry leader to implement best practices to support these efforts, and tackle other challenges, such as the labour shortage. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Finding Balance: The Role of Balance of System in Delivering More Efficient and Cost-Effective PV Installations
Over the past decade, the story of utility-scale solar has been one of increasing energy efficiency and decreasing costs. But as photovoltaic (PV) technology matures, these gains are seeing diminishing returns. There have been huge leaps in technology and drops in cost across the entire solar balance of system (BOS), not just in panels and inverters. BOS typically encompasses everything but the solar panel module itself: inverters, racking and trackers, cable management, batteries, and storage, even software and labor costs. Underlying and tying together all these systems is a solar plant’s physical and electrical infrastructure. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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IDEAL's Totally Redesigned Line of Auger Bits
The wait is finally over! IDEAL Electrical is excited to introduce their totally redesigned line of auger bits. Available in single or dual flute models, these augers can easily conquer a stack of up to nine 2x4s*! With advanced features including an arced cutting edge and coated fluting, these auger drill bits are an efficient wood cutting solution for electricians. Read More... |
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Industry Recognition
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Highest-Achieving New Journeypersons Honoured by Manitoba Government
The Manitoba government is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of the highest-achieving new journeypersons, along with the employers who mentored them, Advanced Education and Training Minister Sarah Guillemard announced last night at the Legislative Building during the 31st annual Apprenticeship Highest Achievement Awards ceremony. Read More... |
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New Branch
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Eddy Group Welcomes New Charlottetown Branch
“Our team at Eddy Group Limited is committed to providing our customers with the best selection of electrical, plumbing, and heating products, along with the expert advice and support you need to make your projects a success. We look forward to serving the Charlottetown community and beyond!” Read More... |
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EFC Women’s Network- New Smart Finance Session, June 13, 2023
Are you caught up in the day-to-day hustle of your life but never seem to find time to plan for your financial future? Well you are not alone. Now women are becoming more financially empowered and successful. One of the keys to success is creating a plan for your financial future. Read More... |
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EV & Charging Expo 2023
Learn about electric vehicle charging, test drive electric trucks and vans and meet the vendors who can enable your organization’s EV transition. Test drive and discover the latest commercial electric vehicles and charging solutions.Learn from experts in tailored work sessions. And discover suppliers who can help with your organization’s EV transformation. Read More... |
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The Competent Designated Master Electrician Module from ESA
Designated Master Electricians (DMEs) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC) businesses. Each DME is responsible for planning and supervising electrical work carried out on behalf of the LEC. Read More... |
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Managing Change in Construction – May 30 Presented by ECABC
Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub- Subcontractors and Suppliers). Read More... |
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IES Maritime Conference 2023: Sorting Out the Bugs in Light Pollution
Ladies and Gentlemen please mark your calendars! The Halifax IES section is working hard to bring you another great event in the maritimes this summer. Much like in years past, this conference will bring engaging presentations, networking opportunities, catching up with old friends and good old maritime hospitality! Read More... |
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Noramco Celebrates London Branch Grand Opening
Thursday, June 22 will mark the “official opening” of Noramco’s London branch. Located at 1001 Green Valley Road in London, this 70,000 square foot facility will host Noramco’s key supplier partners at their one of kind Noramco Carnival. The Carnival event has been part of the Noramco family for many years, and this is the first one here in London. Read More... |
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Stelpro maintains its position in the Best Managed Companies Platinum Club in 2023
Stelpro is proud to announce that it has maintained its Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club member status for the ninth year in a row. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, recognizes excellence in privately owned Canadian companies. Read More... |
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E.B Horseman & Sons: One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 2023
E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH), one of the fastest-growing, employee-owned full-line electrical distributors in Western Canada, announced today that it is a 2023 winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a recipient of a Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for fourteen consecutive years. Read More... |
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Electrozad named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Electrozad was recognized for its industry-leading performance and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2023 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. Read More... |
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Innovair Named Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Good products don’t come out of nowhere. Generally speaking, the quality of a company shines through in what it produces, whether that’s service, or products. Innovair Solutions (formerly Ouellet Canada) is no exception to that rule. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of working with any of their heating and cooling products, you know that Innovair produces high quality, long lasting, easy to use and reliable products right here in Canada. Read More... |
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Nova Scotia Introducing Two New Funding Programs to help Communities, Homeowners Address Climate Change
The Province is investing in two new programs that will help Nova Scotians reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and better prepare for climate change. Clean Foundation will receive almost $5.4 million to deliver the new community and homeowner programs, Environment and Climate Change Minister Timothy Halman announced today, May 9, in Dartmouth. Read More... |
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Ontario Launching Electric Vehicle GO Bus Service
The Ontario government is bringing two new fully electric zero-emission GO buses into service for the first time as part of its plan to support electric vehicles, reduce emissions and expand clean, green transit options across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Read More... |
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Cementex Adds Bare Headed Nut Driver Options to Supplement Standard Offering
Cementex highlights their bare headed nut driver options, offering unparalleled reach and access to tight spaces. Designed specifically for electricians, maintenance operators, linesmen and technicians, this offering of bare headed nut driver options permits access to equipment with limited clearances such as terminal blocks, bus bars and beyond. Read More... |
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Knipex Wire Stripper Offers Clever Stripping, Innovative Cutting, and a Hybrid Design
Clever stripping: large capacity range, sharply ground stripping profiles and intuitive positioning. Innovative cutting geometry: easier cutting, especially of flat wire cables.
Hybrid design: as flat as needle-nose pliers, as wide as combination pliers for high stability with good accessibility. Read More... |
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Introducing the Luxuriously Functional Tangram Pendant Family by Eureka Lighting
Eureka Lighting recently announced the introduction of three new architectural luminaires to its Tangram family. Tangram-Cut, Tangram-Essential, and Tangram-Tact are each available as a surface-mount or a pendant mounting type. All pendants in this family are defined by bold four-inch-wide straps, which can be configured into a variety of geometries using spacers that pull in or push out the straps to create striking shapes. Read More... |
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Magic Lite 5CCT Task Bar
Magic Lite is excited to expand their under cabinet offering by releasing the 5CCT LED Task Bar. This slim and elegant fixture is available in five lengths ranging from 12” to 48”, illuminating any size of space in your kitchen, garage, shop, or bar. Using the same power feeds as their LTS Pro fixtures to minimize SKUS and maintain a simple installation method. Significantly more compact, these Task Bars are as durable and long-lived as the LTS Pro, with high lumen output that is dimmable with TRIAC dimmers. Read More... |
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The Implementation of Innovative VR Training at IBEW Training Centres with George Kardaras of Local 586
The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO), supported by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and Canadian Electrical Contractor Association (CECA), has been developing state of the art virtual reality training courses over the past couple years with the support of... Read More... |
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Brame Electric’s Rory MacCuaig on their Stratford EV Charging Project
In this article we talk with Rory MacCuaig of Brame Electric to gain some insight into the municipal EV Charger Installation project they are coordinating for the City of Stratford. MacCuaig is managing the project, he generally works as part of the industrial arm of Brame Electric, which is acting as the general contractor on the project as well as doing the electrical work. Read More... |
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