California construction workers predominantly working outside or without air conditioning are among those most prone to heat-related illnesses—particularly as climate change makes the Golden State hotter, drier and more...
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, concern over indoor air quality and demand for related technologies were growing. Now, that demand is even greater, but the focus has shifted. A Guidehouse Insights report analyzes the global...
The instability and fluctuations of new construction in the current housing market have certainly been a challenge for contractors, construction companies and homeowners. Home prices are skyrocketing, global supply chain...
Stored electrical energy will eventually be a regular part of every electrical contractor's conversation. The subject is driven by the push to find sustainable sources of electrical energy—from the sun, wind and other sources...
As renewable energy chips away at the market share enjoyed by fossil fuels in the broader energy markets, a similar trend is occurring in the auto industry. According to recent statistics, electric vehicle sales are growing...
As part of National Electrical Safety Month this May, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is spearheading an information campaign in an effort to reduce the number of electrically related fires, fatalities...
Incandescent light bulbs will soon be things of the past. On Apr. 26, 2022, the Department of Energy adopted two rules for light bulbs with the goal of conserving energy and saving customers money on energy bills. These rules...
One of the most significant changes from the COVID-19 pandemic has been the shift to remote work. The disruption of live-work patterns has had its own impact on other behaviors, such as energy use and generation. A study by...
Girl Scouts can learn about the benefits of a career in construction and earn a new patch: The House That She Built. “The shortage of skilled trade workers is a growing crisis for our country. Part of the issue is that...
There are many ways to gauge the growth of clean power in the United States. One measure is the volume of new generating capacity awaiting access to the grid. A study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab...
Construction job sites just may be the new workplace for another category of workers: robots. Construction work poses many safety risks. It can be dangerous and vigorous while requiring heavy lifting, working in high heat, on...
Throughout 2021, the residential construction industry contended with serious supply chain issues and a massive demand surge. Construction companies were forced to adapt quickly to the new market conditions to stay profitable...
April 18 is National Lineman Appreciation Day, which is a time to “recognize the hard-working men and women who keep the lights on.” “No matter the weather, time of day or best made plans, these professionals answer the call...
Renewable energy is on the rise. At the same time, severe weather events are increasing in frequency. Combined, these two trends are putting added pressure on transmission infrastructure, and providers are making major...
Solar Landscape, New Jersey’s leading developer, designer, installer, owner and operator of community solar solutions, has completed its final community solar project as part of the state’s Clean Energy Program’s Community...
In an attempt to reduce energy usage and save money, the U.S. Department of Energy has instituted new building energy code requirements for all federal buildings designed to increase energy efficiency. The DOE has proposed...
Struck-by incidents—when an object or piece of equipment strikes a worker—are the #1 cause of nonfatal injuries and the #2 cause of fatalities in the construction industry, according to OSHA. To raise awareness about this...
Americans have always liked big things, from hamburgers to skyscrapers and everything in between. That includes the appliances in their homes. But American households are also getting smarter about their energy use. According...
The bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL)—officially known as the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—provides $62 billion for the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish 60 new programs over the next 5 years, many of...
Solar panel efficiency has increased dramatically in recent years as the technology advances. But a much more mundane problem persists: solar panels cannot effectively absorb sunlight when dirty. Compounding the problem...
