In our column in Electrical Contractor this month we suggested it was a good time to “upgrade your KSAs,” your knowledge, skills and abilities in fiber optics. Here in our...

Many businesses and people that would like access to solar can’t afford it or experience some other roadblock to installing it, such as poor locations for solar access. One solution...

For many years, consumers, policymakers and utilities have been embroiled in the fight against global warming. According to recently published statistics, their efforts have dramatically redefined the energy landscape in...

More corporations and municipalities are transitioning to all-electric fleets as calls from stakeholders grow louder for achieving greater sustainability and lower long-term costs. “Electric vehicles are going to have a...

For decades, industrial, commercial, governmental and residential utility customers have been improving the energy efficiency and energy management of their facilities as a way to reduce their utility bills and...

Addressing labor shortages and recruitment issues around the world U.S. electrical contractors are not the only ones facing a labor shortage. Others around the globe are experiencing similar challenges. Here...

Hollywood, Calif., is the original movie-­making mecca. Sunshine-filled days established it as a place to make films year-round. What better setting to build a museum celebrating the industry? It didn’t...

Pre-apprenticeship programs help bring greater gender parity to the trades When it comes to women’s participation in electrical construction, the numbers are bad. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics...

With widespread labor shortages and a growing skills gap looming, electrical contracting firms have had to turn over every stone to identify and attract prospective workers. From promoting job opportunities...

A seat at the table isn’t assured when integrated design is more idea than practice. Certainly, an electrical contractor’s presence can help to facilitate project goals early in a project...