Posted Nov 2018
Nowhere to Hide: Inventory Management Tool Trends
Clearly, using tracking software that records tools as they are checked out and returned is easier than manually recording or using spreadsheets. Simple tool tracking...
Dec 2018
World's Coal Plants Becoming Less Cost-Competitive
More coal plants across the world are now operating at a loss, and in the not-too-distant future, nearly all will be more expensive to run than renewable energy sources, according...
Dec 2018
New Wiring Technology Improves Grid Reliability for ComEd
Concern over grid reliability has been coming to the forefront in recent years, and a newly announced cutting-edge project involving a Midwest utility, an energy technology company, and the U.S....
Dec 2018
BLS Data Suggests Electrical Construction Is Getting Safer
By and large, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released last month, electrical construction is a safe industry, especially when compared to the construction...
Dec 2018
New CPU Manufacturing Process Could Save Data Centers Millions
Researchers at Binghamton University in New York recently announced a new technique in the manufacturing of microprocessors that will dramatically improve the cooling of computers, resulting in greater energy efficiency,...
Apr 2018
Watch: Webinar on Service in Electrical Construction With Leviton
On April 26, 2018, Leviton and ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR hosted a free one-hour webinar about service in electrical construction. The recording is now available for free below. Learn how to stand...
Jun 2018
Watch: Fixing the Billion-Dollar Hole in the Ceiling
As LED lighting becomes the preferred choice for industrial applications, it’s more important than ever to understand not all LED lighting is created equal. Whether for new construction or retrofits,...
Jul 2018
Watch: Advancements in Load Center Technologies and GFCI Circuit Breakers
Residential load centers and circuit breakers haven’t changed much over the years, and the UL standard for GFCI circuit breakers has been updated to improve safety. On Aug. 1, Leviton...
Nov 2018
Webinar Recording Available: Leverage Big Energy Savings With Advances in LED Lighting
LED technology made a name for itself by providing massive energy and maintenance savings for street lighting and parking garages, but adoption was slower in applications like office, education, healthcare...
Nov 2018
Security Industry Dropping Silos in Favor of Open Systems
A new specification for advanced video streaming released by ONVIF will continue the organization’s goals of promoting advanced interoperability between IP-based physical security solutions. ONVIF, a global and open industry...
Nov 2018
Fourth NCA Addresses U.S. Economic Effects, Energy Infrastructure, Adaptation
A new federal report released on Black Friday warns U.S. energy infrastructure is ill-prepared for the anticipated environmental and economic implications of climate change. According to the National Climate Assessment...
