Philadelphia, the birthplace of U.S. independence, is a city that evolves while also reflecting on its past. Its new Museum of the American Revolution showcases this history with snapshots frozen...

Keeping stadium sound systems up-to-date requires some specialized skill: everything from keeping up with changing technology, working at dizzying heights, coordinating around public events and sports seasons, and harsh weather....

Electrical inspectors are an asset to a construction project, yet, for many contractors, their arrival on the work site can cause anxiety. Building a good relationship with your inspectors requires...

In the electrical industry, counterfeits are estimated to be a multi-million-dollar problem. From circuit breakers that do not trip when they should to batteries without vents for built-up gases to...

Twenty-five is the most significant number in the 2018 Profile of the Electrical Contractor research study findings. It means you’re wearing many more and different hats than ever before. In...

As the nation’s economy continues to grow, the job market also improves. Some sectors are benefitting more than others. According to a recent analysis, construction jobs are out in front....

More than 130 organizations, led by non-profit Public Citizen , recently petitioned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to establish a heat-protection standard for U.S. workers. The petition requests...

There are several reasons for today’s well-publicized labor shortages, according to Kevin Tighe, executive director, labor relations & workforce development, at the National Electrical Contractors Association. First, obviously, the industry...

Building energy consumption has emerged as an important component in the movement toward greater energy efficiency. Specific industries stand to gain more than others as their buildings adopt more efficient...

For electrical contractors looking for the “next big thing,” a new report suggests that it might be residential battery storage projects. The “ 2018 Utility Energy Storage Market Snapshot ,”...