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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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    Power Play

    April 16, 2024
    Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables new lighting options — and new competition from low-voltage contractors. How does illumination stack up against other PoE applications?
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    Electrical Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions

    April 15, 2024
    Best practices for electrical contractors and their manufacturer partners

    New Product Showcase: Lighting & Controls — April 2024

    April 15, 2024
    Check out the latest product innovations in the lighting and controls category.
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    How to Ensure Departmental Efficiency in Electrical Estimating

    April 15, 2024
    Know the difference between productivity and production — and how they relate.

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