Errors in electrical work aren’t just a hassle, they can be a serious threat to your business and your people. Vetting your contractors before you sign them won’t just help create a healthy professional relationship with them but give you peace of mind knowing you have the right team for the job. Before settling on […]
Now that the snow has – almost – completely melted away, it’s perfectly natural to turn our attention back to the outdoors. With spring in full bloom and the days getting warmer, you may even be imagining backyard bonfires and chill summer nights. If you’re already pulling out the barbeque or setting up a feature […]
This past summer, CTV published an article reporting that upwards of 45% of Canadians are now working from home, with business owners intending to offer their employees a work-from-home option even after the pandemic. The sudden, drastic shift to home offices last year left many people scrambling to organize a workspace at home. Now that […]
Computers, laptops, phones, tablets, printers, and fax machines are all commonplace in the work environment. Another thing these devices have in common is the fact they eventually expire and will need to be replaced. Getting new electronics is only half the battle, but have you considered what you will do with the outdated ones? Turns […]
In this modern world, home and business owners are constantly on the lookout for high efficiency, lower energy usage, and cost-effective systems. When it comes to heating, most Albertans have stuck to gas-powered furnaces. In fact, Statistics Canada reports that 97% of Albertan homes are heated with natural gas. In recent years, electric heating has […]
Backup generators aren’t just for your home, they can be incredibly useful tools for offices and other commercial spaces as well. If you’ve ever worked in Calgary during the summer, you’ve probably experienced a power outage. This could leave your entire building without electricity for hours or even days. Worse still, outages don’t care if […]
Unlike other places in the world, the winter season in Alberta lasts several months and loves to hold on for as long as possible. It’s hard to know when we’ve seen the last of the snow, so that means our heat and light-making systems are always on call. Unfortunately, this constant vigilance can have an […]
Electrical code violations don’t just cause issues when trying to sell or insure your home, they can create the perfect environment for an electrical fire, electrocution, or worse. That’s why it is so important to invest in electrical inspections and licensed professionals in both new and old homes. Cutting corners when it comes to safety […]
USB, or universal serial bus, was released in 1996 and is still relevant today. Unlike many technologies that disappear or become outdated after a few years, USBs are used more than ever before. Not only that, but older models are still compatible with new ports, so a USB charging cord from 1996 will still work […]
Small and mid-sized businesses are some of the most economically affected by the pandemic. This is forcing many Albertan business owners to re-evaluate their expenses and find ways to cut down costs. Trimming down the budget doesn’t have to focus on staff or service quality, in fact, an oft-overlooked expenditure is energy consumption. Small changes […]
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