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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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Top 10 Greenest States in America: 2024

April 22, 2024
See which states took the top spots on WalletHub's 2024's Greenest States ranking.
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Fall Protection Citation Prevention — Part 8

April 19, 2024
Do you know how OSHA differentiates between personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, and warning line systems?
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Best Practices for Effective Lighting Projects

April 16, 2024
Early collaboration and an honest broker are invaluable.
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Demystifying IECC and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Lighting and Control Requirements

April 16, 2024
Since different states and municipalities adhere to different versions of IECC and ASHRAE 90.1, it's critical for contractors to understand what’s required and how to apply the...
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Power Play

April 16, 2024
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Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2023

April 15, 2024
See which categories saw the most violations last year.
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Code Conversations — The Story Behind Sec. 440.11 Changes in the 2023 NEC

April 15, 2024
Ellen and Russ discuss revisions to Sec. 440.11 and how they came to be.
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FMI Releases 2024 North American Engineering and Construction Overview: Second Quarter

April 11, 2024
FMI offers insights into specific segments and overall outlook for 2024 and beyond in this second quarter update.
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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.