Jeff Griffin

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 time, this simple concept has...

Since the 1970s, electric distribution cable has been installed underground in residential developments, business and office complex campuses, and government and educational facilities. Water, sewer and gas pipes had always...

Innovations and advances of handheld power drills, saws and other tools that cut and make holes have proceeded at a rapid pace. Lithium-ion batteries, brushless motors, conveniences and ergonomic features enable electricians...

Many powered devices in a building’s systems today are not directly connected to a standard AC source because electricity is brought to them by the same wires that transmit data by power over ethernet (PoE). PoE systems...

NECA Showstopper Awards have been a popular feature at NECA shows for years. This was true for 2020 too, even though the convention and trade show were virtual and attendees participated from their offices or homes. Attendees...

There are numerous tools for cutting wire, cables and conductors, and these tools can be very job-specific. Selecting the right tool for each task affects work quality and efficiency. In training, apprentices are introduced...

Easily movable storage boxes or container systems on work sites provide secure, convenient places to store tools and material, enabling personnel to work faster and more efficiently. Simple metal or composite boxes are...

The renovation of three active Chicago Transit Authority subway stations showcases Aldridge Electric’s innovation in transportation infrastructure construction and demonstrates the types of one-of-a-kind solutions Aldridge...

Tools of the trade—whatever the craft, every tradesperson must have them. The tools must be right for the work at hand: quality tools that perform well and are easy to use, ergonomic, friendly and durable. Participants in the...

Manually pulling cable with a fish tape is something every electrician knows how to do, and for residential and small commercial jobs, that’s the best way to pull cable through conduit. However, when cable runs are long and...

The tools most often needed by electricians vary with the jobs they do, but there are basic tools most electricians carry or have access to when needed. We asked manufacturers of hand tools, handheld power tools and testers...

When evaluating work trucks, owners and managers of electrical contracting firms consider load capacity, power available, durability, suitability for upfits and service. In addition, current models feature many safety and...