Recessed housings have come a long way since their initial introduction into the marketplace. Today, more electrical contractors are using low voltage housings to provide task lighting and are including further accents with a...
When installing recessed fixtures, carefully consider the location of the units. The presence of combustible materials surrounding the luminaire is very important, and recessed lights can act as chimneys for heat loss and...
Wireless lighting controls are finding their own niche, especially in institutional and educational settings, because of the many advantages they offer. Lighting controls with dimmers can powerfully affect the ambience of a...
Today's electrical contractors (ECs) are capitalizing on the ever-increasing opportunities presented in installing generators for residential use. Whether working with portable or stand-alone generators, there are numerous...
Benefits of rooftop solar power systems: Rooftop power sources have gained popularity in recent months as more homes and businesses are looking toward this outlet as a means for saving on energy costs; in the past, the...
High-efficiency lighting sparks new market for electrical contractors: High-efficiency lights are beginning to replace conventional incandescent, fluorescent and halide lamps in a variety of applications; as a result, many...
Contractors pass business down to new generation that faces new challenges: The electrical contracting industry as a whole has experienced numerous changes over the years, both major and minor, but today the future is looking...
Speelman Electric assists housing authority in lighting installation When Ameresco was seeking a contractor for the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority’s (AMHA) $10 million energy conservation project, the company called on...
Use a fleet management program to maximize your valuable assets TRACKING, MANAGING AND COMMUNICATING with employees is not only a challenge but a critical factor in running a successful business. As a result, more electrical...
What it can do for your bottom line RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) tag technology debuted years ago, offering hands-free asset protection, vehicle identification and personnel tracking. Today, most RFID readers are...
“Home theaters are a nice opportunity for electrical contractors, especially when installing home-theater lighting controls,” said Jay McLellan, president and chief executive officer of Home Automation Inc. (HAI), New Orleans...
The current residential market provides additional entertainment, security, safety and convenience to homeowners, but also provides an open door for electrical contractors. Homebuilders, custom installers and contractors are...
