A team of electrical contractors is converting an existing auto plant into a new facility for Irvine, Calif.-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive. New electric SUVs and Amazon delivery vans are beginning to...

Human-centric lighting (HCL), or circadian lighting, is all about capitalizing on the body’s response to natural light, saving energy and improving human health, productivity and well-being. “Artificial light revolutionized...

Why is it when you get to project completion and turnover, delays damage your reputation and skyrocket unexpected costs? You are so focused on completing everything that you spend whatever it takes in extra labor or actual...

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...

Until recently, I had never heard of copper-clad aluminum (CCA). This type of conductor, which fell out of favor when copper prices plummeted, has been in the National Electrical Code since 1971 and is now making a comeback...

While every construction project requires a temporary power source, there is no single method to getting vital energy to the wide variety of sites and projects. In fact, there are as many different temporary power...

Electrical contractors focus more on installation codes, such as the National Electrical Code and the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and they may not pay as much attention to building code requirements. However...

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on May 1 has sweeping implications for electric utilities across the nation. Namely placing restrictions on the foreign-supplied components installed on the nation’s...

Most contractors feel confident that they have the qualifications to install any fire alarm system, regardless of size or complexity. You likely already know that only an unfinished fire alarm system can delay the occupancy...

Last month’s article covered the technical requirements of power over ethernet (PoE), limited-power (LP) cable, regular Class 2 and 3 cables and the temperature limitations of Class 2 and Class 3 cables and installations. But...

When was the last time you saw a really well-built electrical installation where all of the wires were neatly placed and the cabling was clearly tagged with routing documentation as well as wrapped with cable ties in cable...

Security systems solutions are designed to keep customers and their facilities safe, detect intruders, and obtain visual evidence and identification. But with growing integration between sensors and devices through the...