Posted Nov 15, 2021
Home Construction Trending Toward Fewer, but Larger, Homes
As has been reported in recent months, while the housing market experienced a major “boom” for a good part of 2021, other segments of the...
Nov 15, 2021
Electric Vehicle Market Is Accelerating Worldwide
As an important asset in the fight against global warming, electric vehicles (EVs) are expanding their role. A report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (NEF), a market research provider, reveals...
Nov 15, 2021
EV Growth Can Pose Challenges for Utility Transformers
The growth in plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) can put strain on nearby transformers, causing overloads, premature aging and potential failures. Fortunately, there is a solution: installation of battery energy storage...
Oct 15, 2021
House of Representatives Passes Infrastructure Bill with $65 Billion for Broadband Projects
The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to spend $1.2 trillion on upgrading the nation’s infrastructure, including rebuilding roads and bridges, expanding internet access and other projects, on Nov...
Nov 15, 2021
Conductive Glass Technology Offers New Electric Aesthetic
Imagine a glass worktable, kitchen countertop, retail display or even an autonomous vehicle’s windshield that can supply power without all the cable spaghetti showing. Cohda Design Ltd. in Gateshead, England...
Nov 15, 2021
Financial Benefits Drive Growth in Green Building Practices
Dodge Data & Analytics released the fourth edition of its “World Green Building Trends SmartMarket Report 2021,” which makes a clear case that the design and construction industry is committed...
Nov 15, 2021
Utility-Scale Solar Is a Growing Source of Electricity in the United States
Large solar installations supplying energy to the grid are on a tear, according to the 2021 Utility-Scale Solar report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Utility-scale projects—ground-mounted projects that are...
Nov 15, 2021
Fits Like a Glove: Ergonomically designed tools make work safer
Tool buyers thinking of purchasing a product may find that it is “ergonomic” or has an “ergonomic design.” Yet often there is no explanation about what makes the tool ergonomic...
Nov 15, 2021
A Spotlight on Mental Health: The holistic Total Worker Health approach addresses emotional well-being
It’s not news that construction work can be physically dangerous—there are roughly 150,000 construction-site injuries every year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What’s less documented is the toll...
Nov 15, 2021
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Update: Changes to classifying and communicating about chemical hazard information
In February, OSHA issued its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). When a final rule is released, it will mark the seventh iteration...
Nov 15, 2021
An Ounce of Prefabrication: Contractors discuss how advance assembly and building proves valuable on the job site
Prefabrication activities are pervading the electrical contracting industry. Following, three contractors share how they’re engaging in prefab as a way to reduce costs and meet aggressive deadlines in an increasingly...
