William Atkinson

An October 2021 report from Dodge Data & Analytics, Hamilton, N.J., shows optimistic signs for the construction industry. According to the report, total construction starts rose 10% in September to a seasonally adjusted...

The Arbor Day Foundation recently announced that it has opened its yearly applications for Tree Line USA status, which recognizes utilities for their commitment to electric service by demonstrating best practices in utility...

According to an August 2021 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. electric power markets are undergoing such a significant structural change that the EIA estimates it will result in the...

The demand for net zero energy buildings is increasing because of legislation from various governmental bodies and increasing public support. Boston passed the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO)...

While electrical contractors can end up putting their lives at risk on the job, it is also possible for them to do the same while driving to and from job sites. In September, the National Safety Council (NSC) released...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) announced a new digital platform and a third-party certification initiative designed to help building safety and fire professionals increase their safety protocols, demonstrate best practices...

According to an August 2021 press release from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), while the hazards most often associated with workplace deaths in the U.S. construction industry (such as falling, being struck by or crushed...

Dodge Data & Analytics, Hamilton, N.J., and Procore Technologies, Carpinteria, Calif., released a report, finding that owners and contractors face a variety of challenges when it comes to project cost management. Conducted...

In a September 2021 report, Fixr conveyed that home building materials have increased in price over the past two years, forcing businesses and construction professionals to find ways to cope and deal with the resulting...

According to “Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey,” a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration focusing on data accumulated through 2018, commercial buildings in the United States are getting larger...

While wind generation has been growing significantly in recent years and is expected to continue to grow, that growth will not be without challenges. The U.S. Department of Energy released three market reports demonstrating...

To combat the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure, OSHA is in the process of expanding its efforts to address heat-related illnesses. Specifically, the agency plans to: Implement an enforcement initiative on heat...