As consumers embrace new technology, some markets run out of steam while others continue to expand. Demand for smart thermostats shows no signs of slowing down. According to a recent report by Navigant Research, worldwide...
In August 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its "electronic reporting rule," which mandated that all OSHA-covered work sites with 250 or more employees, as well as work sites with 20 or...
An electronic failure of an electrical component within a power room caused an outage at the Dane County Regional Airport in a snap of cold weather on Jan. 21, 2019 in Madison, Wis. Although it did not create the national...
The next time you head to the airport, there is a good chance you will verify your identity with the latest biometrics. Major airlines have been rolling out new programs and test beds, and they have been increasingly adopting...
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in a recent news release, falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry. With that in mind, the agency is now making...
According to the latest report from Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), contractors are raising their construction prices as a result of tight labor market conditions and increases in the costs of many materials...
Questions about the ability of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to withstand the tremendous liability it incurred from a series of unprecedented wildfires have now been answered. The Northern California utility has announced it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Although electrical contractors (ECs) aren't yet in the majority when they use high-tech gadgets, a recent survey shows adoption rates are going up. Now is an ideal time for ECs to become familiar with what's available. Here...
