Susan Bloom

For many of us, the year 2020 seemed so far away, but now it’s here and many of the technologies, products and processes that seemed implausible years ago have become standard ways of working. Electrical contractors share...

Ever since it was first introduced by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in 2007, the Prevention through Design (PtD) initiative has been making great strides in preventing or reducing...

With widespread labor shortages and a growing skills gap looming, electrical contracting firms have had to turn over every stone to identify and attract prospective workers. From promoting job opportunities at the middle...

When the job calls for precision, efficiency and safety, technology typically comes to the rescue. Here are some new pieces of cool technology designed to make electrical contractors more productive and profitable. 360-degree...

It’s common knowledge that electrical contractors are under increasing pressure in today’s competitive business landscape—from labor shortages and an influx of new technology to the drive for greater efficiency and more. The...

Contractors are well aware that LED upgrades can improve lighting quality while significantly reducing energy consumption and costs. What they may not know, however, is today’s smart lighting systems can deliver a broad range...

If you think there is no cost to skimping on safety, think again. In 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued 29,416 citations and $87 million in penalties in the construction industry. Resulting...

If you’re convinced the cabling process involves only the wire and cable, think again. A range of cabling components, tools and other support products play a critical role in a quality installation. Here, manufacturers in the...

Electrical contractors are a civic-minded group, and the evidence is in the range of community causes and programs they support nationwide. The following are just some of the ways electrical contractors are giving back to...

With more electricians currently exiting the workforce than joining, the electrical construction industry faces a well-documented shortage of skilled labor—to the tune of an estimated 85,000-plus unfilled positions by 2024...

Mobile apps provide users with similar services to those available on computers for quick, easy access anywhere on smartphones and tablets. Below, electrical contractors from across the country discuss a range of popular apps...

Philip Green, British businessman and chairman of global retail giant Arcadia Group, put it plainly when he said, “Good, bad or indifferent—if you’re not investing in new technology, you’re going to be left behind.” In today...