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A new report from Navigant Research examines how building information modelling (BIM) adds value to intelligent buildings. BIM has been in use since the 1980s under different names and guises.
Investment in building construction plunged 45.9% to $8.4 billion in April compared with the previous month. Previously, the largest national decline on record for the current series (which dates back to 2010) was a 3.9% decrease in August 2017.
Let me start with a loud proclamation: I believe it makes sense for distributors to have a value-add shop. I see value-adds as a competitive differentiator. They provide the distributor with an easy way to sell logistically focused customer convenience, programming expertise, multiple part subassemblies, and when appropriate, complete solutions.
Over the past number of years, much has been written about the “hollowing out” of management at Canadian subsidiaries of international companies. Large publicly traded companies are under tremendous pressure to be more efficient, to do more with less. Often, the Canadian division loses its leadership role to individuals at its head office.
Working in the electricity field, we know there’s always something to learn, whether it be a new safety protocol or the use of a new piece of equipment. Technology changes require workers to keep their skills current in order to stay safe and complete work efficiently.
Recently, Schneider Electric was pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Kalogiros as Vice President, Secure Power in Canada. Jim has over 18 years of experience at Schneider Electric, primarily in the data centre realm, holding various positions in sales, contractor partnerships and business development. Read More…
Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd., a Western Canada-based premier plumbing, heating and electrical distributor, proudly announced Friday, January 27th, 2023, three Milwaukee Tool Zones. The Zones include two Milwaukee Tool Red Zones, one at their Calgary North location and one at their Port Coquitlam location, and one Milwaukee Tool Lighting Zone at their Edmonton North location. Read More…
Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is Canada’s top international corporate citizen in 2022. This designation was awarded to Schneider Electric by Corporate Knights, a media and research company committed to advancing a sustainable economy. Read More…
The Sonepar Ontario Region is proud to announce the relocation of their SESCO Central Distribution Centre (CDC) to its new location in Brampton, ON. This move has facilitated an amalgamation between Texcan’s large Brampton branch and SESCO’s CDC, as both businesses work together within one facility for the first time. Read More…