Field of Beams
Apr 1, 2003, By Matthew Halverson, Managing Editor
It may not always make the neighbors happy, but sports lighting has become big business for lighting designers and electrical contractors...
Housing starts plunge in February
Mar 31, 2003,
The housing market was at an all-time high at the beginning of 2003, but new home construction is beginning to slow down due to an uncertain economy and...
Bill to eliminate bid shopping on federal government construction re-introduced
Mar 28, 2003,
The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) applauded longtime friend of the subcontractors Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., for re-introducing legislation...
Reed Construction Data launches private plan room
Mar 28, 2003,
Reed Construction Data (formerly CMD), a provider of construction information products and services, announced the launch of its Private Plan Room. Through...
Real estate and construction excerpts released from the Federal Reserve
Mar 26, 2003,
Reports from twelve districts compiled in the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book suggest that growth in economic activity remained subdued in January and February....
January construction spending sets record
Mar 17, 2003,
Total construction spending rose 1.7% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $877.9 billion, according to the Commerce Department. This January...
New Jersey Labor Management Council launches statewide project
Mar 17, 2003,
The New Jersey State Building and Construction Trades Labor Management Council (LMC) announced the launch of a statewide awareness campaign to educate...
Engineering firm teams with OSHA to promote careers in construction
Mar 14, 2003,
The construction workforce is dwindling, but Kansas and Missouri middle school and high school students are getting some encouragement to consider the...
Construction Watch
Mar 1, 2003, By EC&M Staff
Study Gives Hospital Market a Clean Bill of Health...
Construction Watch
Feb 1, 2003, By EC&M Staff
Home Building Stays Strong in 2002...
Ten Ways to Boost Your Business in Down Times
Jan 1, 2003, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Launching a marketing campaign can help you generate new leads and turn a profit in the slowing economy...
NECA releases standard for installing busways
Dec 30, 2002,
NECA recently released NECA 408-2002, “Recommended Practice for Installing Busways,” the latest in its series of National Electrical Installation Standards....



























