Tim Kridel

Demand is booming for networked lighting, low-voltage, and other smart home technologies. So why aren’t more electrical contractors seizing the opportunity?

With an estimated annual shortage of 80,000 electrical professionals into the next decade, any job opening is tough to fill. But some are proving to be tougher than others.

Supply chain shortages, project creep, inadequate planning, and finger pointing are among the reasons why a full-time employee often has the productivity of a part-timer. Here...