Electrical Industry Newsweek is published by Kerrwil Publications Limited with support from the Electrical Council, Electro-Federation Canada

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

The Next Generation of Skilled Workers

The number of new registration and re-registration apprentices in 2012 climbed to 104, 280, up 6.8% from 2011. Better yet, the number of apprentices who have completed their training is also on the rise compared to 2011. Among all these apprentices is the construction electrician who has experienced the most significant growth. That's good, because as the saying goes, when the training goes, everything goes.
Happy reading!

Line Goyette
Managing Editor, Electrical Industry Newsweek
linegoyette@kerrwil.com


 

CHANGING SCENE

Consultation on Proposed Wiring Fee Increase Starts July 18
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Terry Hunter Named New Chair of Anti-Counterfeiting Network


Introducing Square D™ SurgeLoc for NQ Panelboards

Easy Installation, Space Saving, Money Saving Design

Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the release of the innovative Surgelogic SurgeLoc, a new line of commercial surge that provides advanced power and equipment protection for Square D™ NQ panelboards. Engineered with input from contractors and specifiers, the innovative SurgeLoc device from Schneider Electric™ has revolutionized commercial surge protection. Read More


Technology

Flushing Degraded Pipes: What You Need to Know

By Ilan Toledano
Pipes are used heavily in the oil refinery industry to transport chemicals both in liquid and in gaseous form. Pipes also carry water and steam at different temperatures for different operational requirements in crude oil refining. Over time, pipes suffer degradation, for various reasons, for example, transporting corrosive and combustible liquids and gases. Any pipe degradation is highly detrimental to the oil refinery industry, compromising safety as well as leading to shutdown and production loss. Pipe degradation refers to blockage, leaks, or deposit formation. Read More

Education

New Registrants for Construction Electricians Increase, reports StatsCan

Apprenticeship training programs have seen a respectable increase in new registrations and reinstatements in 2012, according to StatsCan.From 2011 to 2012, there was a 6.8% increase, marking the highest number of new registrations and reinstatements since the beginning of the recession. While new registrations in Red Seal trades were up 6.8%, they are still below 2008 numbers, StatsCan said. Meanwhile, new registrations in non-Red Seal trades were up 11.5% from 2011. Read More

Peers and Profiles

MLC Associés: Environmental Sustainability and Integrated Solutions

If you've walked along the North Shore in Montreal, chances are you've seen MLC's work.

MLC Associés was a winner in 2012 Dunamis in the category IT development sustainable / eco-citizenship for participation in the design of a pool of bioretention stormwater. With 40 years in business, it is quite possible that you regularly pass MLC Associés achievements. If you walk in the Montreal area, specifically the North Shore, you'll see their many projects including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and building structure. Read More

SURVEY SAYS

Building Equipment Installation Leads Electrician Employment



For non-industrial, non-power electricians, building equipment installations takes the majority of the employment pie. Read More

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