I recently had a home security system installed. It was vastly different from the systems I have had in my other homes over the years. It is certainly much different than the residential and commercial systems I installed as...

Mule, horse, bicycle, scooter, car—and soon, autonomous vehicle. With each mode of transportation has come dramatic changes, and the introduction of self-driving vehicles is no exception. This time, however, it’s not simply a...

If electrical contractors were still uncertain about market demand for renewables, such as solar power and battery storage, here is the proof: The Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington, D.C., confirmed that 3.5...

The installed stock of LED products will reach 5 billion units, or 60% of all installed lighting, by 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). By 2035, most projected energy savings will come from nonresidential...

For the last few months, I’ve been showing you photos of fiber optic installations I’ve taken as I wander around the city of Santa Monica, Calif., where I live. This month is another in this series, with a few detours around...

In my July 2018 column, “Construction Without Disruption,” I said directional boring and microtrenching are the least disruptive construction practices used in urban areas, so I was pleased to stumble upon an excellent...

Demand for wiring and cabling is expected to grow in the months and years ahead. Low-voltage applications for light-emitting diode (LED) technology and fiber optic cabling within the power-generation and telecommunications...

Innovations in energy and building management systems have opened new avenues to implementing cutting-edge features to commercial buildings without increasing overhead. As developers and owners evaluate energy management...

When you see quality work in any installation, you know it has been done right. For developers, property managers and building owners, there is no better advertisement for your services than to walk through someone else’s...