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Rebirth of the Electrical Contractor

April 16, 2010
Over the next 10 to 20 years, the role of electrical contractors will change dramatically, requiring them to transition from “electricians” to “energy contractors” in order to thrive in the growing green construction market

Over the next 10 to 20 years, the role of electrical contractors will change dramatically, requiring them to transition from “electricians” to “energy contractors” in order to thrive in the growing green construction market. That’s the underlying message found in “The Coming Renaissance of Electrical Contracting,” a blog written by Houston Neal of Austin, Texas-based Software Advice, a free online resource that reviews software for electricians. To read Neal’s thoughts about the future of the electrical contracting industry, read the full article.

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