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🎉 Celebrating 5 Years with FPEI — Trevor Bellavance 🎉Four Point Electric Inc. is proud to recognize Trevor Bellavance on...
09/03/2026

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years with FPEI — Trevor Bellavance 🎉
Four Point Electric Inc. is proud to recognize Trevor Bellavance on his 5-year anniversary with FPEI — a milestone that represents only part of a professional relationship spanning almost 18 years working alongside FPEI President Derek Andrews.
Trevor’s journey began in 2008 as a second-year electrical apprentice. He quickly demonstrated the technical ability, leadership, and work ethic that would shape his career, advancing to B Foreman on the VPD Forensic Storage Facility, a LEED® Platinum project in Vancouver.
Since joining FPEI, Trevor has continued to take on increasingly challenging responsibilities. As an A Foreman, he supervised what remains one of FPEI’s most technically complex projects to date — the UHN Hospital medium-voltage and unit-substation upgrade.
Today, Trevor brings that extensive field experience into a broader leadership role, heading up Project Coordination and FPEI’s BC CSA COR® Safety Administration.
Perhaps most importantly, Trevor has moved from being the young apprentice learning the trade to becoming a mentor to the next generation of craftspeople — guiding our apprentices and younger electricians with knowledge earned through years of hands-on experience.
That progression — Apprentice → Foreman → A Foreman → Project & Safety Leadership → Mentor — represents what a career in the skilled trades can become.
Congratulations, Trevor, on five years with Four Point Electric and nearly 18 years of working together. Thank you for your loyalty, leadership, commitment to safety, and the knowledge you continue to pass on to the next generation.
⚡ Four Point Electric Inc.
Experience builds knowledge. Leadership passes it on.

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years with FPEI — Simon Dubrule 🎉Four Point Electric Inc. is proud to recognize Simon Dubrule on his 5-y...
09/03/2026

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years with FPEI — Simon Dubrule 🎉
Four Point Electric Inc. is proud to recognize Simon Dubrule on his 5-year anniversary with FPEI.

Simon originally joined Four Point Electric as a General Foreman, bringing strong field experience and leadership to our projects. Over the past five years, he has continued to expand his knowledge and responsibilities, progressing in his career to become a Project Manager and Estimator with FPEI.

Along the way, Simon has further strengthened his technical qualifications, becoming CFAA certified and obtaining Airside Navigation certification, adding specialized knowledge and capability to both Simon's career and our organization.
His progression from field leadership into project management and estimating represents something we strongly value at FPEI — providing experienced tradespeople with opportunities to continue learning, take on greater responsibility, and advance within the electrical industry.

Simon’s practical field knowledge, combined with his growing estimating and project-management experience, makes him a valuable part of the FPEI team.
Congratulations, Simon, on five years with Four Point Electric. Thank you for your commitment, leadership, and contribution to FPEI. We look forward to seeing where the next chapter of your career takes you.
⚡ Four Point Electric Inc.

Celebrating 20 Years of BCCA STEP 🎉Four Point Electric Inc. is proud to have participated in the BC Construction Associa...
08/31/2026

Celebrating 20 Years of BCCA STEP 🎉

Four Point Electric Inc. is proud to have participated in the BC Construction Association’s Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP) and to recognize the program’s 20th Anniversary.

STEP has played an important role in connecting individuals with opportunities in British Columbia’s skilled trades. Programs like STEP help open the door for people looking to build a career in construction—giving them an opportunity to gain experience, develop their skills, and establish a future in the trades.

At FPEI, we believe strongly in apprenticeship, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Our industry is built not only on the projects we complete, but on the people we train and the knowledge we pass forward.

A special thank you to Dave from BCCA STEP for stopping by Four Point Electric and celebrating this milestone with us. We appreciate the recognition and, more importantly, the work STEP continues to do supporting workers and employers throughout BC.

Congratulations to BCCA STEP on 20 years of creating opportunities and strengthening British Columbia’s skilled-trades workforce.

✈️ Project Award – Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)Four Point Electric Inc. is pleased to announce the award of the Pent...
08/04/2026

✈️ Project Award – Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)

Four Point Electric Inc. is pleased to announce the award of the Penticton Airport Omni-Directional Approach Lighting System (ODALS) 16 Replacement project at Penticton Regional Airport (YYF).

This project, administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on behalf of the Government of Canada, will modernize critical airfield lighting infrastructure supporting safe aircraft operations into Penticton. The tender documentation identifies the project as Contract No. CW2457025 and Project No. EZ899-270168.
Project Scope
Our team will complete the replacement of the existing Runway 16 Omni-Directional Approach Lighting System (ODALS), including:
• Replacement of ODALS flashheads
• Replacement of power converters
• Replacement of airfield isolation transformers
• Installation of new series airfield lighting cable
• Inspection and rehabilitation of pull boxes, handholes and underground infrastructure
• Removal and environmentally responsible disposal of obsolete equipment and materials
• Testing, commissioning and return to operational service
Airfield lighting systems are critical components of aviation safety, providing pilots with enhanced visual guidance during night operations and reduced visibility conditions. Successful delivery requires careful coordination with airport operations, strict adherence to airside safety protocols, and meticulous commissioning to maintain operational reliability.

At Four Point Electric Inc., we take pride in delivering specialized electrical infrastructure that supports public safety and transportation across Western Canada. We appreciate the confidence placed in our team and look forward to working collaboratively with all project stakeholders to successfully complete this important infrastructure upgrade.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to construction.
Building infrastructure. Enhancing safety. Powering communities.

Building Spaces that Bring Communities TogetherWe're proud to be contributing to the Northern Lights College Gathering C...
07/23/2026

Building Spaces that Bring Communities Together

We're proud to be contributing to the Northern Lights College Gathering Centre, a project that reflects Northern Lights College's continuing campus renewal and its commitment to creating spaces that support Indigenous gathering, learning, and community.

The exposed heavy timber roof and structural steel frame are already showcasing what will become a remarkable architectural landmark. The circular design creates an open, welcoming environment intended to bring people together while celebrating natural materials and thoughtful engineering.

As the electrical contractor, Four Point Electric Inc. is pleased to be supporting the installation of the electrical infrastructure that will help power this facility for generations to come. Projects like this require close coordination between trades, consultants, and the construction team to ensure quality, safety, and long-term reliability.

It is always rewarding to be involved in projects that will serve students, Indigenous communities, and the broader region for many years.

A sincere thank you to everyone contributing to this project. We look forward to seeing the Gathering Centre continue to take shape.
Building communities. Building relationships. Building the future.

06/19/2026

Project Complete | Operational Readiness Achieved at Vernon Military Camp

Four Point Electric Inc. is proud to announce the successful completion and operational commissioning of the new access control infrastructure at the Vernon Military Camp for Defence Construction Canada.

This project included the installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of secure access control systems across multiple controlled access points, enhancing site security and operational readiness for the Canadian Armed Forces.

The project was delivered through strong collaboration, careful planning, and a commitment to quality, safety, and performance.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our strategic partners:
🤝 Terracom Systems Ltd. – Security systems integration and technology expertise
🤝 Twincon Enterprises Ltd. – Civil construction and site infrastructure support

Together, our teams delivered a secure, reliable, and fully operational solution that meets the stringent requirements of federal defence infrastructure. This milestone further strengthens Four Point Electric's growing presence in critical infrastructure, security systems, and government projects.














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CFTA & Public Procurement — What Actually MattersIn publicly funded construction, the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFT...
04/29/2026

CFTA & Public Procurement — What Actually Matters

In publicly funded construction, the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) is often referenced—but not always understood in practice.

Key provisions:

🔹 Article 503(3)(a) – Impartiality
Procurement must be fair and unbiased to all suppliers. This goes beyond posting a tender—it’s about whether qualified bidders can truly compete.

🔹 Article 504(3)(b)(ii) – Thresholds
Once projects meet applicable thresholds, procurement must follow open, transparent, and non-discriminatory principles.

🔹 Article 509(3) – Performance-Based Specs
Specifications should focus on performance and function—not restrictive design.
👉 Equivalent solutions must be capable of being considered.

🔹 Article 509(4) – Conflicts of Interest
Procurement must avoid influence from parties with a commercial interest in the outcome.

🔍 Where issues arise

Most tenders today are:
✔️ Publicly posted
✔️ Formally open
✔️ Compliant on paper

But the real question is:

👉 Can a qualified competitor realistically bid at tender close?

Because:

Timing of substitutions
Spec structure
Approval pathways

can make competition real—or just theoretical

⚖️ Takeaway

CFTA does not prohibit:
✔️ Basis-of-design
✔️ Named systems

But it does require:
➡️ Fair, impartial processes
➡️ No unnecessary barriers to competition

💡 Final Thought

Compliance isn’t just:
📄 “Was it tendered?”

It’s:
⚙️ “Did the process allow meaningful competition?”

👉 Check out our CFTA post as well—education is a powerful tool to know your rights!

When “Hard Specs” Limit Competition on Public ProjectsWhen equipment is hard-specified on publicly funded projects, it r...
04/29/2026

When “Hard Specs” Limit Competition on Public Projects

When equipment is hard-specified on publicly funded projects, it raises an important question:
Is the procurement truly open—or functionally restricted?

Public procurement in British Columbia is governed by frameworks like the CFTA and BC Core Policy & Procedures Manual (CPPM), which are built on a simple principle:
👉 Fair, open, and competitive processes drive better outcomes
⚖️ Why this matters

Competition:
✔️ Drives innovation
✔️ Improves efficiency
✔️ Delivers better value to taxpayers

A restricted or single-vendor outcome:
❌ Limits choice
❌ Reduces innovation
❌ Shifts risk to the owner
🔍 What we see in practice

A common industry concern:
Competing manufacturers request to be considered as equivalent

Requests are:
• Delayed
• Not fully evaluated
• Or priced out through re-engineering requirements
👉 The process remains open on paper
👉 But closed in practice at bid time

⚙️ Engineering & ethical considerations
• Engineers play a critical role in maintaining fairness.
• The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Code of Ethics requires professionals to:
• Act with integrity
• Maintain fairness in competitive processes
• Avoid actions that could improperly influence outcomes
📘 BC CPPM – Clause 37 (Direct Award / Sole Source)
The CPPM is clear—sole sourcing is the exception, not the rule.

Permitted only under limited conditions:
• Emergency situations
• Compatibility with existing systems
• Only one capable supplier
• Confidential or sensitive procurements
• Low dollar thresholds
• Notice of Intent (NOI) to test the market
👉 If none of these apply, procurement should support real competition
💡 The real test
Not:
“Was it tendered?”
But:
“Could qualified competitors realistically bid at tender close?”
🔧 Final thought
• Hard specifications aren’t inherently wrong.
• But when they:
• Limit viable alternatives
• Restrict competition in practice
• Or predetermine outcomes
👉 It’s worth asking whether the process is achieving the intent of fair and open procurement
# # CPPM

Vernon Job FairBooth is set up, come visit me at the Vernon Job Fair this Thursday, April 16, 2026 between 11AM and 3PM....
04/16/2026

Vernon Job Fair

Booth is set up, come visit me at the Vernon Job Fair this Thursday, April 16, 2026 between 11AM and 3PM. Your dream job awaits you.

Vernon Job FairInterested in pursuing a career in the electrical industry?Catch our team at the Vernon Job Fair this Thu...
04/16/2026

Vernon Job Fair

Interested in pursuing a career in the electrical industry?
Catch our team at the Vernon Job Fair this Thursday, April 16, 2026 between 11AM and 3PM. Your dream job awaits you.

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