According to a report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Washington, D.C., the growing shift toward electrically powered heating is set to raise wintertime energy demand. In...

In my April Fiber Optics column, “A Comprehensive Scope of Work,” I described how a fiber optic cable plant design and installation could benefit from “midspan access.” I tried to...

A new study, "Halfway to Zero," was published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in April, offering promising news just in time for Earth Day. It...

Much information has been written about the supply shortages that general contractors are experiencing for their projects. For example, according to the Q4 2020 “Commercial Construction Index,” published by the...

NWZAW is an annual spring campaign scheduled to coordinate with the start of road and highway construction season, and it encourages safe driving through road and highway work zones. While...

There has been plenty of news in recent months about the severe shortages and price hikes associated with lumber that have been making it difficult for homebuilders to get the...

Ballpoint pens, key chains, notepads and other items imprinted with a company’s name have been an inexpensive marketing tool to sustain and bolster name and brand recognition for years. Over...

An LED street-lighting transformation is on the rise. Cities considering smart street-lighting advancements more than doubled to 59, according to the Northeast Group LLC, a Washington, D.C., smart infrastructure market...

Hospitals may be institutions, but their institutional look is fading. Elements from the home, the hotel and the great outdoors are adding warmth and hospitality. This change has extended across...

Electrification is coming to the transportation sector. Prius and Tesla drivers may be getting most of the attention, but this isn't just a fad for the suburbs. Heavy commercial vehicles...