Amped Up!
Award Magazine, By Natalie Bruckner In the vast landscape of Canada’s electrical and communications systems industry, remarkable advancements in electrical engineering have ignited a wave of innovation across various sectors. From the institutional to the commercial, industrial, and multi-unit residential sectors, the application of cutting-edge technology has revolutionized the way we interact with and harness […]
Williams Engineering Receives IES Award!
Williams Engineering (WE) is pleased to announce that our team, located in Edmonton, Alberta, was awarded the 2023 Exterior Lighting Award for electrical services completed at the Diwan at the Aga Khan Garden! The outdoor lighting design award recognizes excellence in lighting design and application in all aspects of exterior lighting. The program celebrates achievements […]
Control Your Colour Temperature
Award Magazine, September 2022, Laurie Jones Designers and builders of commercial and residential projects alike are always on the lookout for technology that will save the end users money, be easy to install, and have a wow factor when anyone enters a room. Manufacturers and distributors have a good range of options to put state-of-the-art […]
All Lit Up
Award Magazine, October 2020, by Stacey McLachlan Inspired Innovations The advent of COVID-19 has also created the opportunity for innovation in the lighting world. Ben Rajewski, electrical team lead for Williams Engineering, points out that a surplus of Ultraviolet (UV-C) disinfecting light fixtures are entering into the market in the wake of the pandemic. “Many […]
A Whole New World
Award Magazine, February 2020, by Natalie Bruckner Like so many industries, the electrical and communications sector is becoming more connected, automated, and efficient. 2019 saw various technologies begin to have a larger role in the industry such as robotics and automation technologies, the smart grid, and of course the Internet of Things (IoT), which saw […]
The Future Is Bright
Award Magazine, October 2019, by Stacey Mclachlan Any designer worth their salt knows the power of thoughtfully placed, smartly designed lighting. It’s a critical element of making a house a home, affecting our well-being, safety and security, and mood. The impact of lighting is exactly why the industry is constantly evolving and shifting to adapt […]
Elevating Home Control & Communication Systems
Award Magazine, April 2018, by Stacey McLachlan If you think of the walls, ceilings, staircases and floors as the bones of a home or office space, it’s the electrical and communication systems that are the heart. Though this important element can languish behind the scenes, builders and architects know the importance of these complex systems. […]
Technological Advancements & Energy Standards Are Reshaping Electrical & Communications Systems
Award Magazine, April 2017, by Stacey McLachlan Though it may not be as dramatic or glamorous as a stunning staircase or window wall, the electrical system is what truly makes or breaks an architectural project. A well-designed and up-to-date system that manages the distribution of power and lighting conserves energy, and provides secure information networks […]
Retails Shift towards LED Lighting, Connectivity & Flexible Design
Retail spaces, shopping centres and malls have taken drastic electrical design shifts in recent years to match technological advancements and changing retail experiences. What this means for most retailers, developers, and electrical engineers is a focused emphasis on LED lighting, connectivity and flexible design solutions. These changing elements in retail spaces are not only having […]
Green Building Design
Award Magazine, December 2016, By Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Global commitment to green building is transforming the built environment with green building continuing to double every three years, according to The World Green Building Trends 2016 SmartMarket Report by Dodge Data & Analytics (formerly McGraw Hill Construction) and United Technologies Corporation. The top sector for green building […]
Why LEDs Are The Popular Choice
Award Magazine, October 2016, by Stacey McLachlan When you talk about lighting today, you’re talking about LEDs. While a few years ago, they may have only come into the conversation when talk veered to sustainability, today’s LEDs are more than just a token energy-efficient element of a project; they’re designed to perform beautifully and look […]