According to the Government of British Columbia, there will be an estimated one million job openings in the province over the next decade, with opportunities in liquefied natural gas, mining and mineral exploration, and shipbuilding. Of ...
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With gas prices on the rise many commuters are now working from their home offices permanently or just a few days a week.?If you are new to the home office scenario, then starting with a good design will be imperative for creating a good ...
It is with sadness that Electrical Business announces the passing of Phil Flemming, first district international vice president representing Canadian members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), on May 25 at the ...
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Not everyone has a lighting store that carries every type of lighting they are looking for. Sometimes you just have to order online. Whether you are making a descion to order online due to availablity or convenience (or both) here are a few ...
The Electrical College of Canada—which is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year—officially launched its new, 7800-sf electrical educational facility at 90 Trowers Road in Woodbridge, Ont. Ralph Cerasuolo, the college's ...
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The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) and the National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO)—the joint training arm of the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) and IBEW, 1st District, ...
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Tom Butler, an electrician for the City of Newton Public Buildings Department, uses tape on a sensor to make an LED street light turn on. Newton, Massachusetts - City crews have installed a series of energy efficient LED street lights ...
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Have you ever wondered when to group pendants versus hanging them by themselves? When choosing to create that “Wow” factor consider this. A pendant light is a great way to illuminate your kitchen island and dining room table. ...
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Wilo USA building has promoted Harold Adams to the position of National Sales Manager for its Water Management sector. Adams has worked for Wilo since 2009, most recently as Northeast Regional Sales Manager in the greater Philadelphia ...
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Change a drab room into a dazzling one with a new overhead light fixture. Here's how to mount that new fixture correctly and safely using professional installation techniques. Even if you've never tackled an electrical project before, you ...
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Cleaning a crystal chandelier tends to be one of those jobs left to last because it seems so fiddly and requires concentration. Nevertheless, it needs to be done and it's a methodical, rhythmical kind of cleaning that leaves you feeling ...
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Track lighting offers a way to get directable light from a single ceiling fixture. The track works with a narrow-focus bulb to spotlight a piece of artwork, a wide-focus "wall washer" to bathe a wall in light, or a general-purpose bulb to ...
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Manchester, United Kingdom, - For people looking for money saving smart lighting solution, Gigateq Ltd, a leading electronic manufacturer and retailer from Manchester has come up with their innovative smartphone controlled LED light bulb ...
All ceiling-mounted fixtures are installed similarly, regardless of style. A key question you’ll have to answer is to determine if the electric box that houses the wiring connections in the ceiling will support the weight of the ...
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A gas-lit fireplace gives a warm, traditional look to your drawing room and is an eco-friendly option to wood burning fireplaces. A traditional wood fireplace not only degrades nature but is also messy. A fireplace is generally the place ...