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Message From The Editor
 Virtual Reality Training / Guide to the CE Code
This issue features another installment of Bill Burr's code series, this time looking at Section 64, which covers renewable energy, energy production, and energy storage systems. We also recently spoke to Chris Swick and Denise Miller from NETCO about how they are implementing VR training for apprentices as well as a hoisting and rigging course for electricians. The federal government continues to invest in the skilled trades, with funding announced for small and medium sized business to take on apprentices. There are 39 eligible Red Seal Trades, including Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician and Powerline Technician. |
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Training
How NETCO is Innovating in Skill Trades Training with Virtual Reality
By Blake Marchand
 NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council) is an alliance of IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) and CECA (Canadian Electrical Contractor Association), their primary mandate is to promote national standards in electrical training. Earlier this year, the Ontario government announced $13 million in funding for training programs across the province. NETCO received over $4 million in funding from Ontario’s Skills Development Fund (SDF), in part to develop virtual reality (VR) training programs for electrical apprentices and electricians. We spoke to Chris Swick, who is the Executive Director and Denise Miller, NETCO’s Communications and Marketing Manager to learn more about the VR training they are rolling out. Read More |
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CE Code
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 64
By William (Bill) Burr
 Rule 64-000 notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the Code and applies to the installation of renewable energy systems, energy production systems, and energy storage systems except where the voltage and current are limited to Class 2 circuits as per Rule 16-200 1) a) and b). Rule 64- 002 contains definitions of Special Terminology used in this Section. Read More |
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Advertorial
Grimard is More Competitive and Produces Estimates 3X Faster with Procore
 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. Read More |
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Digitization
Digitalization of Infrastructure Can Help Municipalities Manage Assets
 Aging infrastructure presents a challenge for many towns and villages in Canada. Often operating with limited resources, municipalities have to balance maintenance and repairs of the existing systems with building new infrastructure to accommodate the growth in their communities. The topic caught the interest of John Akana, Master’s Student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Windsor. Read More |
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Electrification
Smart Buildings and Grids Keys to the Smart City
 The promotion of sustainable energy generation, the reduction of consumption in buildings and the expansion of electromobility are central building blocks on the way to the energy turnaround by 2030. Due to rapidly rising prices for gas and oil and the need to secure the supply of raw materials, the subject of energy supply is now taking on a whole new urgency. Concepts for the networked and intelligent city of the future - the smart city - already exist. Read More |
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Advertorial
Become a Wiser Approved Installer
 Get access to exclusive benefits, product discounts and resources that will help you drive more business, and lower energy bills for your clients. Read More |
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Prompt Payment
The Alberta Trade Contractor Council Present: Prompt Payment Seminar Series
 These sessions will provide detail required to help your business prepare to successfully operate within the rules of prompt payment legislation. Invoicing protocols, forms and notices, the process of adjudicating disputes… Read More |
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Smart Home
Innovation Talk: Give Homes a Voice – Discover the Wiser EnergyTM Difference
 There’s no reason your customers' home electrical bill should be a mystery. Help them live wisely by using Wiser Energy. Adding Wiser Energy to your customer's electrical panel will allow you to make their home safer, greener and more efficient… Read More |
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Advertorial
SimplySnap: It Just Works
 Smart technology is only smart if it works, and SimplySnap? It just works. Scalable, field-proven, DLC NLC 5.0 qualified, and easy-to-install wireless network lighting controls are in-stock. Read More |
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Test Your Knowledge of the Code
Passenger Ropeways and Similar Equipment
 Rule 58-600 requires grounding of each metal tower and metal station structure of passenger ropeways, passenger conveyors and material ropeways utilizing conductors installed following Rules 58-602 – 58-610. These conductors must not be used for bonding to ground of other non-current-carrying parts of electrical equipment, raceways, or enclosures. True or False? |
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Changing Scene
- NEMA Appoints Sonia Vahedian as New Chief Operating Officer
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced the appointment of Ms. Sonia Vahedian to the position of Chief Operating Officer, where she will ensure the long-term financial and operational viability of NEMA through effective planning, forecasting, and treasury oversight.
- AD Announces Merger With Canadian Buying Group Torbsa
AD and Torbsa Limited are announcing an agreement to merge the two groups. The merger is expected to close July 1, 2022. Established in Ontario in 1966, Torbsa is a shareholder-owned group made up of twenty-seven independent building supplies distributors, with 48 locations across Canada.
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Acquisitions
- Thermon Acquires Powerblanket
Thermon announced it acquired Powerblanket, a North American supplier of heated blankets built upon patented heat spreading technology and portable industrial chillers. Powerblanket increases Thermon’s exposure to growing industrial and commercial end-markets through its freeze protection, temperature control and flow assurance solutions.
- Atkore Inc. Announces Acquisition of Talon Products, LLC
Atkore Inc. announced the acquisition of the assets of Talon Products, LLC, a provider of patented, non-metallic, injection molded cable cleats for use in power distribution applications. Sold as Talon Cable Cleats, the product supports and holds electrical cables when installed at intervals along the length of cable.
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Product Focus
No-Hassle, Low-Cost Cable Hanger from Arlington
 Flexible and non-metallic, The LOOP® provides reliable support of CAT 5, 6 or 7 – or fiber optic cable – without sagging, bending or damaging the cable! Three sizes of The LOOP hold up to a 5" bundle of cable. Easy to use and cheaper than cable trays, single or multiple LOOP hangers mount in a variety of ways and rotate to any angle UL/CSA Listed. Read More |
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Atkore Utilizes Laser Marking for Conduit Product Labeling in Sanitary and Washdown Environments
 Atkore Calbrite has incorporated a comprehensive and custom-designed fiber laser marking process to effectively apply product information and labeling to their stainless-steel conduit and fittings. The fiber laser creates precise, durable markings that avoid fading regardless of time, environments, high temperatures, or repeated abrasions due to harsh cleaning. Read More |
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Product Focus
Klein Tools Launches Multi-Bit Drivers with 26 Precision Tips Stored in Handle
 Klein Tools introduces the 27-in-1 Precision Multi-Bit Screwdrivers, which house all the bits you need for everyday precision driving, plus an integrated 3.5 mm nut driver. 27-in-1 Multi-Bit Precision Screwdrivers:On-board storage of 26 different precision tips and a 3.5 mm nut driver. Barrel contains powerful Rare-Earth magnets for securing bits and fasteners... Read More |
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AimLite BRIDGE Certified Emergency Component
 AimLite luminaires can be used as emergency lighting thanks to BRIDGE. BRIDGE is a certified emergency component installed into compatible AimLite lighting fixtures and connected to a battery unit, so it can power the lights when there is a power failure in a building. Read More |
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Product Focus
PXE™ Mobile Label Printers
 Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to becoming indispensable to society by connecting people, things and information with its efficient, compact, and precision technologies. Read More |
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CANADEX® NMD90 Copper
 Two or three copper conductors with 90ºC PVC Nylon T90 Nylon insulation. Bare bonding wire and overall jacket of moisture resistant and flame retardant PVC, with FT1 rating. Read More |
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