On Thursday, August 5, NECA took part in a roundtable discussion with the U.S. Department of Energy, conducted by Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm with Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. A variety of business leaders were...
OSHA is holding their 2021 Safe + Sound Week August 9-15 to “encourage every workplace to have a safety and health program.” This nationwide event celebrates successful workplace safety programs while providing information on...
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Va., released a report containing a series of steps that public officials and the construction industry should take to reduce the carbon footprint of the “built...
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan proposed by the White House earlier this year was expected to pass the Senate the weekend of August 7-8 and move on to the House of Representatives, but, as of August 9, a vote is now...
If cost is an indicator, energy efficiency is on the road to success. Since they first emerged in the 1970s, efficiency technologies and programs have helped the country meet its tremendous appetite for energy while...
As sustainability comes into the mainstay of conversations, it's important for electrical contractors to be vigilant and aware of some developments taking place globally about sustainability and electrical engineering...
To protect and meet the energy needs of its 16 million customers, and also enhance its own energy systems, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is proposing a series of safety, resiliency and clean energy investments in...
Earlier this year, housing builders and potential homebuyers were struggling with rising affordability issues, largely due to soaring lumber prices. According to CNBC, lumber prices hit a record high on May 7, at $1,670.50...
In July, with pandemic restrictions easing or lifted, family and friends will get together, have reunions and go to the beach. Safety is key, and knowing emergency response procedures is crucial. Test yourself on tips we all should remember
As fusion-splicing machines become more affordable, single-mode fiber usage is more widespread and fusion splice-on connectors are becoming the termination method of choice. How well do you understand fusion splicing?