2020 set records for multibillion-dollar, weather-related disasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual tally of hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, heat waves, droughts and wildfires since 1980 shows these events...

According to a report from Dodge Data & Analytics, Hamilton, N.J., total construction starts lost 7% overall in June over May. In fact, all three major sectors (nonbuilding, nonresidential building...

Just when you thought the office space has evolved, it changes again. Highly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, think of a world where the central office is supported by a...

The fifth generation of high-speed cellular broadband connectivity, known simply as 5G, promises better access to networking and a proliferation of devices promoting the internet of things (loT). loT connections...

According to a report from Arizton Advisory & Intelligence, Chicago, the U.S. market for cordless power tools is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over...

In May 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its guidance for employers, “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEO Laws,”...

The so-called "smart city" has been around for several years, as municipal governments have embraced various forms of digital technology to improve services, increase efficiencies and cut costs. Released in...

Jim Dollard has an extensive background in codes and standards. Send questions about the National Electrical Code (NEC) to Jim at codefaqs@gmail.com. Answers are based on the 2020 NEC. GFCIs...

The year 2020 was unique. Most of us had to find a different way to do our jobs to stay in the game. This was also true of the National...

When are duct smoke detectors required and by which codes? Who must supply and install them, and how they should be connected into the fire alarm system? The ICC Mechanical...