MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
This is Not a Poll
Question: Should we focus on lighter reading during the holidays or force ourselves to enjoy the fact that we have fewer concerns that seek our attention? Another question: Do you participate in consultations on additions and changes to the Canadian Electrical Code? It's not urgent to answer these questions, but you will find some answers in this edition of our newsletter.
Happy reading!
Line Goyette
Managing Editor, Electrical Industry Newsweek
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
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.
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Codes and Standards
2015 CE Code: Changes on "Approved Electrical Equipment"
By Pierre McDonald
There are several major changes coming with the 2015 CE Code, and the changes within the definition of "Approved" and Appendix A are one of the more relevant ones. Pierre McDonald explains.
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Green Pages
Canadian Developers Seeing Payback on Green Buildings, says new report
A new report by McGraw Hill has found that Canadians developers are starting to see the benefits of building green, and planning their future projects accordingly.
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Economy
Building Permits Continue Slow Upward Trend, reports StatsCan
The month of May saw a 13.8% increase from April in the value of building permits issued, reports StatsCan, primarily led by commercial building permits in Ontario and Manitoba, as well as multi-family dwellings in British Columbia.
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Peers and Profiles
New Electric: Relationships to Growth
Burlington, ON. born New Electric began in 1970 and quickly earned a rep for quality and quick response. By the nineties, they began to take that reputation south of the border.
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SURVEY SAYS
Manufacturing Top Spot for Electrical Techs
In this week's Survey Says, we look at employment areas for electrical technicians and technologists in Canada. Turns out, it's quite varied, with not only manufacturing, but also scientific services, public services and cultural industries taking slices of the pie.
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THE ELECTRICAL STOCK MARKET
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IN THE NEXT ISSUE
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EIN's TRAINING & EVENTS CALENDAR
Training, networking and professional development opportunities for members of Canada's electrical industry.
Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) Annual Industry Conference
September 7-13 - Rome, Italy
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention and Trade Show
September 27-30 - Chicago, IL
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