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“Build your own legend” with global start-up competition

“To participate in Construction Startup Competition 2021 means to knock directly on the doors of seven global leading companies in construction,” said Gonzalo Galindo.


Serve on the BCEA board – Nominations open

“Take this as an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and to contribute to the voice for promotion and growth of our industry,” says the BC Electrical Association.


Leading the Charge Conference: “The next 10 years”

Hosted by Ryerson’s Centre for Urban Energy, the 2-day event will bring together academic and technical expertise—alongside industry experience—to explore all aspects of clean energy.


Be a hero with zero (potential) - Code File

From our April edition, David Pilon continues his examination of grounding. “When we ground a system, it is only that system—and not others that may have been created from this system—that is grounded.”
 
 
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FEATURED NEWS 
 
Electric school buses

Electric school buses hit the roads in British Columbia

Students in the Sooke School District have the distinction of being the first to commute on B.C.’s inaugural fleet of electric school buses, which began providing service in early May. » Read more
 
 
MORE NEWS & STORIES 
 
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Women IN power – Kelly Kienleitner

In our April 2021 edition, we introduced readers to meet some of the women, in various stages of their careers, who are powering up Canada’s electrical sector. This is Kelly Kienleitner’s Story. » Meet Kelly

Where is Westburne’s Neal Pinto now?

Westburne reports Neal Pinto has accepted the position of national business development manager, Services & Solutions. » Meet Neal

At the inflection point – “Smart Buildings” Special Edition

Read how smart buildings are recalibrating owner demands on general contractors during the construction phase, as well as leading GCs to set new benchmarks for their subs. » Special Edition
 
PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS 
 
WAGO

Milwaukee 7-in-1 conduit reaming screwdriver

The screwdriver comes with four bits and two nut drivers, making it suitable for screws commonly found in electrical applications. » Learn more
Fotric

Aiphone’s touchless sensor for IX Series door stations

Compatible with the IX Series door stations, the sensor encourages users to “Wave Hello” to activate a call. » Learn more
FLIR

Extech DV690 non-contact HV detector rated up to 69 kV

The DV690 features five mounting options: hand-held, around the neck, clipped to a belt, strapped to an arm, or attached to a universal spline hot stick. » Learn more
 
 
Events (online, unless otherwise specified) 
 
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EASA Convention “Keeping Industries Moving”

Dates & Location: June 27-29, Fort Worth, Texas » More info

BC Electrical Association Golf Tournament

Date & Location: July 7, Kelowna, B.C. » More info

Electrofed EFC Golf Tournament

Date & Location: August 18, Milton, Ont. » More info

IEEE PCIC (online & in-person)

Dates & Location: September 13-16, San Antonio, Texas » More info

Visit our calendar online for even more industry events. » CLICK HERE