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EB Salary Survey

2020 Charge-out Rates & Revenue Survey

We’re conducting our 2nd Annual survey of electrical contractor Charge-out Rates and Revenues. This should only take about 5 minutes, and is completely anonymous.


Manitoba Hydro to decommission Selkirk

Citing “abundant renewable hydroelectric power”, Manitoba Hydro is pulling the plug on the Selkirk Generating Station after 60 years of operation.


NEMA publishes guide for disinfecting electrical equipment

Managing the COVID-19 virus requires proper cleaning and disinfecting of electrical equipment, says NEMA, which is why it published NEMA GD 4-2020.


New Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program aims to stimulate the sector

“With our affordable 300-year supply of natural gas, technically skilled and educated workforce, and respected innovation and research sectors, Alberta is ready to seize the opportunity to become a global destination for petrochemical manufacturing […]”.


Construction: how to turn 36 seconds into $5.4 billion US

“Since 1972, we’ve continuously gotten less and less out of every hour of work. Construction sites have simply become less and less efficient [...] Therefore, our contractors do not earn as much money on construction as they could.”


Estimating 101 : The impact of COVID on non-productive labour

COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions have the potential to significantly increase non-productive labour on every jobsite.
 
 
FEATURED NEWS 
 
Leadershift

“Leadershift” report a “wake-up call” for gender equity in the electricity sector

“I do think that some of the findings in the Leadershift report will be a big surprise to those reading it,” admits Michelle Branigan, EHRC’s CEO, “But I do think it’s going to be a little bit of a wake-up call for some leaders in the sector.” » Listen and Read
 
SOLUTIONS 
 
EB Buyers Guide

Electrical Business 2021 Buyers Guide

Renew or create your free listing now. Promote your solutions with a listing in our 2020/2021 Buyers Guide, which also resides 24/7 at EBMag.com as a searchable online directory. » Get started
Irwin Lighting

Irwin simplifies wiring, eliminates inverters in emergency lighting

Operating from either standard AC or up to 280VDC, a new LED bulb from Irwin Industrial (along with its partner VCC) promises to eliminate inverters, simplify wiring and increase reliability in emergency lighting systems. » Learn more
Douglas Lighting

Douglas Lighting IoT-ready fixture sensor and controller

Douglas Lighting Controls’ intelligent fixture sensor (IFS) and controller (IFC) are designed for Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC), and can be deployed deployed as independent, fixture-mounted occupancy and daylight sensors. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

Golf Tournament, BC Electrical Assoc.

Date & Location: July 28 • Surrey, B.C. » More info

PCIC • 67th IEEE Petroleum & Chemical Industry Committee Conference

Dates & Location: September 14-17, 2020 • Atlanta, Ga. » More info

Golf Tournament, Renos for Heroes

Date & Location: September 18, Markham, Ont. » More info

Golf Day, Ontario Electrical League

Date & Location: September 23, Oakville » More info

Visit our industry calendar for new dates/formats due to COVID. » CLICK HERE