The Showstopper awards brought several hundred new products to NECA 2021 Nashville. Both in-person and online, the entries drew plenty of attention. The Showstopper judges—industry experts, educators and tool users—carefully...

The road to digital transformation within the construction industry is bumpy, but one thing is clear: more workers want it, according to a survey by the Dodge Construction Network in...

In 1922, Robert Milton “Bob” Davis Sr. founded Bob Davis Electric Co. Inc. in Shreveport, La. From the beginning, the company established itself as the place for reliable, professional electrical...

No one believed we could do it. But we arranged an on-the-job ­interview with a service and maintenance electrician 100 years from now. When we arrived at the job site...

On Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s emergency temporary standard (ETS) that mandates a vaccine-or-test requirement for large companies. The...

As a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, buildings have become a prime target for decarbonization. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an ambitious plan to reduce emissions by...

When you talk with your attorney, that communication is privileged, which means that your attorney cannot tell others what you discussed. Even if you confess some wrongdoing or mention your...

The mastermind concept isn’t new. The term “mastermind” dates back to Napoleon Hill’s 1925 book, “The Law of Success.” Hill describes groups of peers helping one another solve their most...

I have been monitoring several NEC panel meetings virtually, and the members are becoming old pros at meeting online. The 18 NEC Code-Making Panels (CMPs) are currently considering public comments...

Last month, I provided a basic outline and history of Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS) located in Article 708 of the National Electrical Code. This article features details about Article...