Does the near-term future of nonresidential construction look bright or dim? It depends on who you ask. According to a report from the Associated General...
After the devastation in multiple states caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and the resulting weeks and months that utility linemen worked tirelessly to restore...
According to a survey released by the National Safety Council (NSC), Itasca, Ill., 90% of employers are concerned not only about legal and illicit substance...
As the energy industry changes, employment opportunities grow. California has announced a series of grants to help build a workforce for carbon-neutral energy technology. The...
The owner of a California wind farm wants to broaden its measures to mitigate possible injury or death of endangered condors flying into its equipment—by also funding the captive breeding...
The digital transformation was on full display at CES 2021, held Jan. 11–14 in Las Vegas. It turns out the pandemic, now more than a year old, has become a...
The “Cost and Other Implications of Electrification Policies on Residential Construction” report, commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Washington, D.C., and written by Home Innovation Research Labs...
As the landscape for electricity rapidly evolves, infrastructure is racing to keep up. Officials in Kentucky are moving ahead with a plan to upgrade transmission lines in the state. Kentucky...
Providing ITM and System Replacements for Existing Systems By Wayne D. Moore As you develop your inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) book of business, you will sign contracts to perform...
According to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the incidence rate per 10,000 full-time workers for occupational injuries and illnesses from ice-, sleet- and snow-related...
Mule, horse, bicycle, scooter, car—and soon, autonomous vehicle. With each mode of transportation has come dramatic changes, and the introduction of self-driving vehicles is no exception. This time, however, it’s...
Educator. Botanist. Comforter. Electrical line contractors often assume any combination of these roles when property owners question necessary tree pruning or removal. The adage “power is king” gets complicated when...
As the United States moves to decarbonize its electricity supplies, transmission planners face a conundrum. The most productive and reliable wind, solar and hydro generating resources are often far from...
Now that the pandemic is slowly subsiding and construction activity is stepping up, the construction industry is back to a familiar refrain: labor shortages. According to the 2020 Marcum JOLTS...
Two years ago, the U.S. Department of Energy ruled the 2016 version of ASHRAE/IES 90.1, “Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings,” as the national reference standard for commercial building energy...
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, trade groups in...
Roughly 2 million workers are victims of workplace violence every year. The number is likely much higher because many cases go unreported. In fact, it is estimated that 15% of all crimes committed in the United States are...
In terms of the number of U.S. family-owned businesses, the construction industry is second only to agriculture. While working with family can be meaningful and rewarding, there can also be strife and resentment between...
In the early 1950s, most 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in commercial buildings and residential dwelling units were ungrounded, two-prong receptacles supplied by branch circuits without an equipment grounding connection. In...
As commercial- and utility-scale solar operations have moved from niche electricity-market players to major generating resources, some utilities and developers are finding it more difficult to gain approval for new projects...
SAFETY LEADER, a new magazine produced by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), launched this month with its inaugural issue being sent to more than 80,000 electrical personnel across the United States...
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, in 2018, just 2.4...
Despite its many benefits, renewable power is not always generated in close proximity to the markets where it is in high demand. In fact, growth in the industry is creating a need for greater transmission infrastructure to...
Sadly, combating wildfires has become as much a part of the fight against global warming as tapping into renewable power. Utilities in California have become painfully familiar with this new reality. On Feb. 7, the state’s...