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Member News
BCEA Holiday Luncheon and Awards is now open for registration
The BC Electrical Association (BCEA) is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Holiday Awards & Luncheon on Friday, November 28, 2024, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre. This festive gathering brings together professionals from across the electrical industry to celebrate achievements, foster connections, and kick off the holiday season in style. The event will begin with registration at 11:00 AM followed by lunch at 12:00 PM. Attendees can expect an afternoon of networking, recognition, and celebration, including the presentation of BCEA’s prestigious awards and the induction of new Alumni members. Guest speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Ticket pricing is set at $125 for BCEA members and $175 for non-members, with a special $900 table rate for groups of eight. To reserve a table, attendees can use the promo code 8Table at checkout or contact support@bcea.bc.ca directly. In addition to the luncheon, BCEA is offering sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to support the event: Speaker Sponsor – $2,500 For more information or to register, visit BCEA’s official website. CIMA+ Wins International Recognition For Flood Mitigation And Infrastructure Resilience In British Columbia
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, is honoured to announce that the Mill Creek Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Project has received the top prize in the Small to Medium Project category at the 2025 Global Infrastructure Awards from FIDIC, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers. This prestigious international recognition, awarded at this year’s annual award ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, celebrates the project’s innovative and sustainable approach to climate-resilient infrastructure and places the City of Kelowna’s efforts on a global stage. Events
 BCEA and CIPH are joining forces to deliver a two-day electrical and HVAC trade show at the PNE Vancouver on November 5 and 6. Booth sales have just opened, so book now as they will sell out fast! Visit the link below to see the list of exhibitors, the trade show floor plan, and to book your booth.
Celebrate the season, connect with industry peers, and honor BCEA’s Award winners and Alumni inductees. Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre, Friday, November 28, 2024 Registration: 11:00 AM | Lunch: 12:00 PM Tickets: Members: $125 | Table of 8: $900* | Non-Members: $175 *Use promo code 8Table or email support@bcea.bc.ca to book a table. Sponsorships Available: Speaker Sponsor: $2,500
Prize Sponsor: $1,500 Raffle Tickets: $20 — great prizes to be won! Support BCEA initiatives with a holiday donation.
Education
Basic Electricity Course – Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299 GST for members and $399 GST for non-members. Upon registration, you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses
Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options:
TELC-0208, FSR Electrical Code Continuing Education, various training options available (now teaching the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code) TELC-0107 Electrical Code—50 Hours TELC-0144 Low Energy Electrical Worker TELC-0161 High Voltage Member Benefits
In the Media
Cooper Lighting Solutions Commits to Canadian Acquisition
Calgary-based Nemalux, an LED light-maker, has been acquired by the fixture designer that creates fixtures for use in extreme conditions, such as those on oil rigs, in mines and aboard ships. Source: Electrical Industry News Week
TransAlta Poised to Finalize Alberta Data Centre Agreement in 2025
TransAlta is expected to supply 90% of the energy needs for the data centre with the rest expected to come from the broader electricity market. Source: The Electricity Forum
Rewriting the Spec – Aluminum for Modern Electrical Design
The future of electrification may look different than it does now as aluminum’s role expands, according to a question-and-answer session with Peter Pollack, retired from the Aluminum Association, and Shelley Bacon, CEO of Northern Cables. Source: Electrical Business
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