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Message From The Editor
Introducting Shannon Tymosko
In this issue Shannon Tymosko introduces herself as a new contributor for Electrical Industry News Week. Keith Sones looks back on his career and a defining moment of perspective in leadership. This month's product focus looks at products related automation and control. We also feature a couple new product offerings from Autodesk Construction Cloud, Legrand, and eLumigen. Good Reading!
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Changing Scene
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ABB to Provide Comprehensive Vessel Services to Canadian Coast Guard Fleet
ABB has been awarded a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) to provide full-scope services for equipment installed on board Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, reducing maintenance costs and increasing uptime. The NISO covers the full range of remote diagnostics and global technical support, cyber security, condition monitoring, spare parts, operational reviews, preventive maintenance and drydocking services.
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George Brown and Hilti Partner on Expanding WTTE Program
George Brown College has partnered with Hilti (Canada) Corporation to help women build careers in the skilled trades. Through a $40,000 financial contribution, Hilti Canada is helping to expand George Brown College’s Women Transitioning to Trades and Employment (WTTE) program by providing access to industry expertise and hands-on learning. The WTTE program was established with funding from the provincial government through the Office of Women’s Issues, with a mandate of increasing the economic security of low-income women by providing opportunities for women in the skilled trades.
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EDA Construction & Infrastructure Forum
Mark your calendars for the EDA’s Construction and Infrastructure Forum happening on May 4, 2021 and presented in partnership with Osler. Osler is a leading business law firm practicing internationally from offices across Canada and in New York. This half-day session will include a mix of legal, regulatory and sector perspectives, with leading experts speaking to unique constraints and considerations.
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Leadership
The People Rowing the Boat
By Keith Sones
I stared at the back of the white office door, the one I would have to pass through again, soon in fact. But I didn’t want to, didn’t feel like I could. Trembling, I desperately wanted to stay right where I was, locked away from the outside world. I could feel the flush in my face, feeling hotter and sweatier than the cool weather dictated, my hands clammy. When I woke up earlier that morning, a day of excitement, personal satisfaction and adventure had beckoned. Over the course of the past hour my hopes for happiness had diminished to the point where now I felt abject, miserable, and scared. I had no idea what to do next. The dream team, not even launched, was about to flame out and it was my fault.
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Confidence is Built by Competence
By Shannon Tymosko
My name is Shannon Tymosko. I am a 2nd year Electrical Apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker (IBEW) Local 105, located in Hamilton Ontario. Electrical was not my first stop on my journey through adulthood. The first adult decision I made, like many at age 18, was to apply for College. I excelled at math and business. Naturally, on the advice of my school guidance councillors; math + business = accounting and so I applied and got accepted to Humber College. It was only a few months before I knew this was not the career for me, and ultimately made a switch to Child and Youth Work. Years later this led to a diploma, a slightly higher paying job than minimum wage at Youth Without Shelter, and a pile of debt. During this time, I maintained a CSR position at Cash Money, and this job helped finance my college years. Gradually this job would evolve to management roles, training coordinator and became my main source of income over the decade.
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Training Opportunities
- CFAA Fire Alarm Technician Training Courses 1 & 5
The OEL is working with the Health & Safety Management College to host instructor-led, web-based classes for the Canadian Fire Alarm Association Technician Training Courses. Course 1 - The Canadian Fire Alarm System: An Overview. Course 1 will take place on the following evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (all sessions must be attended for training):
- ECAA Online: Electrical Project Management
Once given a successful bid package, you will develop an awareness of how to apply ten project management knowledge areas and five processes to derive a project charter and project schedule. From here you will then learn how to manage the project to successful commissioning and close out.
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AD Member Spotlight
J.D. Paré Électrique
"J.D. Paré Électrique was founded in 1978. As vice-president, David Lang represents the third generation within the Trois-Rivières company. “Originally, we were in a small room in the city of Trois-Rivières and mainly sold light bulbs,” David tells us. Since then, J.D. Paré Électrique has helped light up countless homes, commercial establishments, and industrial sites in Trois-Rivières and beyond by offering tailor-made service to their customers.
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Webinars
- EFC's Ontario Region Presents: Ontario Electrical Safety Code Update Webinar on May 13
Gain an in-depth understanding of key updates to the latest edition of the CE Code. The Code is an integral part of the Canadian Electrical Safety System and speaker Ray Yosef, Engineering Manager, ESA, is gearing the presentation to give members an update on the major changes in CE Code 2021. This will include some changes in the general sections as well as supplementary sections…
- OEL & MLSTD Webinar: What You Need to Know About ES & OHS Related to COVID-19
The Ontario Electrical League is hosting an online information session featuring the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) to help you understand your employment standards and occupational health and safety rights and obligations as they relate to COVID-19.
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Changing Scene
- Bartle & Gibson's 2021 EFC Scholarship Awards
Bartle & Gibson is proud to be sponsoring two Electro-Federation Canada(EFC) scholarships again this year. The Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd. Scholarship Awards will be for students currently attending a post-secondary institute in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or North West Territories. Two students will be selected to receive one of two awards of $1,750 each.
- EBH Names IPEX Supplier Partner of the Year 2020
E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) is delighted to share the news that IPEX Inc. received the E.B. Horsman & Son Supplier Partner of the Year award for the second year in a row. The award was announced March 3, 2021, during E.B. Horsman & Son’s Virtual Annual General Meeting and 16th Annual AD Field Marketing Summit. Russ Morgan, Vice President Sales IPEX Canada, and Blair Bechthold, Regional Sales Manager IPEX Western Canada, accepted the award on behalf of IPEX.
- Ontario Electrical Safety Awards Nominations Open
On Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 the Electrical Safety Authority will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting & Ontario Electrical Safety Awards. Details for the 2021 Annual Meeting & Ontario Electrical Safety Awards meeting will be coming soon. ESA is aware that they can’t achieve their vision of an Ontario where people can live work and play safe from electrical harm on their own. ESA wants to celebrate those who have demonstrated a long commitment to safety in Ontari...
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Canadian Elecrical Contractor Discussion
- Question on Fire Rating
"Hello Everyone, Just wanted to ask if is mandatory to fire rate the sockets installed in the vertical walls and if you have the section of the building code that requires that? If this is a mandatory requirement, what solutions do you use and are you happy with them price wise, quality and labour?"
- Fair Pricing
Frankie from CECD posed this question to the group: "I have a customer who tried to change their kitchen outlets themselves and didn't break the tabs. Breaker kept tripping. So I replaced their 4 outlets and covers. She is not happy with the 2 hour call out plus truck fees came to 235 with hst. Is that being greedy? She said no one else has come out at all."
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Survey Says
Years of Experience for Master Electricians
Master electricians in the early stages of their career represent only 6% of all master electricians. See the percentages for master electricians in the mid, experienced and late career categories.
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Current Job Postings for Electricians in Canada
Among 265 job postings for electricians in six Canadian jurisdications, BC represents 42% -- 1.5 times the number of postings in Quebec and 2.5 times the number in Ontario. Not included: industrial and power systems related jobs, or jobs in AB (2), MB (1), NL (1), and NT, NU, PEI, and YT (0).
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Economy
- Building Permits in Canada Up 2.1% for February, Residential Construction Down 2.9%
The total value of building permits issued in February broke the $10 billion mark for the first time, as a jump in the non-residential sector more than offset the decline in the residential sector. Residential construction intentions decreased 2.9% to $6.8 billion in February, following a record month in January. In British Columbia, several high-value permits were issued for multi-family dwellings (+59.2%), including two for the University District condo development in the city of Surrey. However, declines in six provinces, including Ontario (-23.9%) and Alberta (-39.2%), pulled this component lower at the national level, with the total dropping 4.9% to $3.3 billion.
- Canadian Monthly Estimates of Business Openings and Closures, December 2021
In December 2020, business openings and closures were largely unchanged from November 2020. The number of business closures decreased by 0.8% while the number of business openings decreased by 1.3% (Chart 1). The number of active businesses in December continued to edge up slightly, but remained 3.6% lower than in February 2020.
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International News
- Grässlin Products will now be Branded Intermatic
Grässlin products, known for more than 60 years of German-engineered time switch innovation, will now be branded Intermatic. Effective immediately, a selection of formerly Grässlin by Intermatic products will now fall directly under the Intermatic brand.
- Atar Capital Acquires Universal Lighting and Douglas Lighting Controls from Panasonic
Atar Capital, a Los Angeles-based global private investment firm, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Universal Lighting Technologies and Douglas Lighting Controls from parent company, Panasonic Corporation. Through the change of ownership, the businesses will be renamed Universal Douglas Lighting Americas, Inc. and will operate as one company to address the needs of the market for a broader and more integrated suite of products and solutions.
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New Products
New PAC526 Wall Box from Legrand
Chief PAC526 Series Wall Boxes are now available through Wiremold. Contractors have been frequently requesting these wall boxes to install as part of electrical bid drawings. Electrical distribution is now able to stock this highly demanded product. Key features of Chief PAC526 Series Wall Boxes include:
-Multiple depth break away edge allows compatibility with standard 3.5" studs & 2.5" studs
-Pre and post construction installation options
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New Construction Management Solution Autodesk Build Now Available Worldwide
Autodesk, Inc. has announced Autodesk Build™, a new project and field management solution and part of Autodesk Construction Cloud®, is now available to users globally. Initially announced at Autodesk University 2020, Autodesk Build now provides construction teams with a single solution for project management, quality, safety, cost and closeout by connecting data, workflows and teams in one highly-configurable environment. Easy to deploy, adopt and use, Autodesk Build unifies best-in-class features from BIM 360 and PlanGrid and adds powerful new capabilities to make information immediately available across the entire construction team.
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Product Focus
Weidmuller TFI-Series Relays for Building and Factory Automation
Weidmuller’s compact TFI-Series relays for building and factory automation are designed for universal applications in factory and building automation and fulfill many functions in industrial environments. Timing relays are used in automation technology in order to compensate for errors caused by high clock rates. Short pulses are extended and are reliably identified by downstream control components.The TFI-Series consists of five different devices covering the most important applications in building and factory automation.
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Finder: Thermostats and Hygrostats - Climate Control for Electrical Panels
The conditions inside an electrical panel must be such as to preserve the reliability of the equipment contained within it. The correct thermal analysis and thermal management of a panel is one of the most important actions for guaranteeing performance and reliability over time, as well as for compliance with the relevant regulations.
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B&R Automation: More Space in the Control Cabinet
B&R's ACOPOS P3 servo drive is now also available with feed-through heat sink or cold plate cooling. The new cooling solutions dissipate up to 60% of generated heat outside of the control cabinet. This makes it possible to use much more compact cabinets, since fans and air conditioners can be reduced or eliminated entirely. Operation and maintenance costs are reduced.
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Wiha Insulated SlimLine Blade 19 Piece Set
Insulated SlimLine 19 Piece Interchangeable Set Includes Handle, Slotted 3, 4, 5.5, Phillips, Terminal Block Phillips and PoziDriv, & Square #1 #2, Torx T8, T10, T15, T20 Hex Metric 3,4,5.0mm. Insulated tools are 10,000 Volt Tested for a 1,000(AC) 1,500(DC) Volt Certification, VDE and GS tested.
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Lighting
eLumigen HIGH CRI C1D2 LED FIXTURE
The eLumigen High CRI C1D2 LED Fixture is the ideal light source replacement for Paint Booth, Inspection & Stamping Applications. Designed to replace traditional 4- and 8-foot linear fluorescent light sources, the LED fixture has a 95 CRI rating for absolute color critical requirements. The integrated connector cable makes installation simple and quick, reducing manufacturing down time. These versatile and rugged fixtures are certified Class 1, Div. 2 making them impervious to gas and liquids in harsh environments, have a long, 50,000-hour life rating and are optimal for such applications.
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Juno E Series 5CCT Retrofit Trim Module
The new Juno® E Series® Retrofit Trim Module provides you with optimal value and flexibility! Featuring switchable white technology, the Juno E Series offers flexibility for lighting a space to the desired color temperature with the integrated switch. With aperture sizes in both 4” and 5”/6”, these trims are ideal for retrofitting or can be paired with recessed housings for quick and easy installation into new construction applications.
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Lighting
LITEISTRY 6" Round Adjustable
The LITEISTRY™ family offers a broad palette of architectural downlighting solutions with consistent aperture appearance, quiet ceiling design, and optical performance. 6" architectural LED round adjustable accent delivering 600–3500 lm. Four beam distributions from 15° to 45°. Translating center beam optic allows 0–35° vertical tilt, 362° horizontal rotation. Select from three lower trim styles: Full Cut Cone, Pinhole or Slot.
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EiKO Athena: 2ft LED Linear w/Xi-Fi
Athena Series LED Stairwell is specifically designed for use in stairwells where the space is often unoccupied for long periods of time. It reduces energy usage by up to 85% by providing full on light levels only when the space is occupied and returning to power saving dim levels when the space is unoccupied. Xi-Fi wireless lighting control system links multiple fixtures and, together with a built-in occupancy sensor, automatically tracks occupancy so that the lights are at full brightness at the floors above, below and directly at the occupied location, irrespective of the occupant’s direction of travel. These fixtures function equally well in hallways, bathrooms, or any area that is frequently occupied. Available with an optional battery back-up system if required.
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