Around the world, electrical transmission and distribution systems are becoming bigger and smaller at the same time. At the largest scale, high-voltage, direct-current (HVDC) technologies are enabling bulk transfer of...

Renovation used to be the domain of carpenters, painters and interior designers. Now, more than ever, electrical contractors are renovating spaces with high-tech systems and the increased power that goes...

Solar farms are sprouting across Nebraska. A growing number of cities plan to build new or expand current solar farms, according to an article in the Norfolk Daily News ....

One of candidate Donald Trump's leading campaign promises was for bigger investments in public infrastructure projects to help stimulate job growth. While infrastructure is often associated with transportation projects, like...

There really is no substitute for experience. This adage is the reason Professor Michael Siminovitch’s lighting design course at the University of California, Davis is such a valuable opportunity for...

The explosive growth of the digital world—including connected IoT devices—is creating the need for more sophisticated data centers across the globe, according to the report, “ Data Center Construction Market...

While the trend toward indoor and outdoor LED relamping projects has been exploding in recent years because of cost- and energy-saving saving opportunities, a less noticeable LED trend is expected...

Last week, at the International Mayors Climate Summit in Boston, Mayor Martin Walsh of Boston announced his plans to issue a request for information (RFI) for competitive pricing of large-scale...

One of the nation's leading champions of greenhouse gas reductions has taken another stride toward a future powered by clean energy technology. The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recently approved...

According to recent analyses, both construction employment and spending rose in spring 2018, indicating labor demand in the industry continues to be high. However, as always, the challenge is finding...