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    2024 Construction Forecast

    Dec. 13, 2023
    While no one seems to be expecting gangbusters growth in 2024, next year the electrical construction market should provide a steady flow of solid business opportunities.
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    The Wonderful, Widening World of LEDs

    April 10, 2024
    The impact of LEDs has proven to be significant and the "LED revolution" shows no signs of slowing.
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    The Benefits of Tunable White Light

    April 9, 2024
    New technologies offer lighting designers, contractors, and building owners customizable solutions to improve occupant productivity, health, and well-being.
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    Construction Job Openings Increased by 16,000 in February

    April 8, 2024
    ABC analyzes the latest construction job openings data
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    EC&M On Air Highlights How to Average Branch Wire Estimates with Don Kiper

    April 8, 2024
    In Episode 43, we're featuring an audio-only version of Don Kiper's first EC&M Asks video.

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