Toronto-based SkyPower Corp., and SunEdison, Mississauga, Ontario, recently broke ground on First Light, North America’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) energy park...More
FASA and NASBP recently commissioned a research project on the use of subcontractor default insurance (SDI) in the construction industry, and researchers are asking for help in collecting information...More
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Washington, D.C., applauds the Construction Industry Ethics and Compliance Initiative (CIECI) and...More
With a total investment value of plants currently under construction in 2008 predicted to exceed $181 billion, grassroot industrial plant construction...More
With 163 projects totaling more than $24 billion under construction (see Chart), Texas is the leader for industrial project construction activity, according...More
Nonresidential construction employment eked out a small gain in January, implying that the spending rise of 2007 will continue, said Ken Simonson, chief...More
Last year, the construction industry declared a war for talent. Faced with a simultaneous increase in workload and decline in the workforce, the industry...More
A variety of green initiatives in the construction industry are helping to spotlight the importance of being good stewards of the environment. However,...More
In what's become our annual construction outlook issue, we strive to deliver a comprehensive market forecast for the coming year based on reports delivered...More
The collapse of the I-35 Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis last August underscored the nation's pressing need for updated transportation...More
he fifth Construction Inflation Alert released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Washington, D.C., cautions owners, budget setters,...More
With overall construction spending in the black and double-digit increases for non-residential construction in the last few years, electrical firms have...More
Over the past two years, the seesaw that is the construction industry economy was kept level by a thriving non-residential sector. Industry analysis performed...More
Non-residential construction is still boosting the economy, despite the homebuilding meltdown, says Ken Simonson, chief economist for Arlington, Va.-based Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). According to the AGC, non-residential ......More
After experiencing strong growth in 2007, water supply and sewer/wastewater construction are anticipated to remain somewhat flat for the next several...More
Ballast The Ballastar T5 is designed for F14T5 lamps and provides maximum light output for 2 2 fixture applications. The ballast can switch from full...More
We've all heard the sobering statistics about the looming labor shortage predicted for the construction industry as baby boomers leave the ranks of executive...More
28% Percentage above the national average that construction workers earn in the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island area. The lowest pay for workers...More
A booming travel/tourism industry, the moderating cost of building materials, and a disproportionate supply versus demand equation are some of the factors...More
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently found that labor unions and the owner of an upcoming project cannot lawfully agree to require the owner's...More
Every time I pick up a newspaper, turn on the radio, or tune in to the local or national TV news, all I hear about is how bad the residential housing...More
Electrical contractors may want to grab a pair of sunglasses. Government legislation, growing demand for the use of environmentally friendly fuels, and...More
Thanks to an increasingly competitive global market and a stronger-than-anticipated U.S. economy, the outlook for manufacturing construction spending...More
One of the most intriguing empirical puzzles brought about by recent U.S. economic conditions is the apparent disconnect between measures of output and...More
LEDs have unique and compelling characteristics that make them ideal for industrial lighting applications. But there are a variety of misconceptions about LEDs, how well they work, how long they last, and more. Digital Lumens developed this whitepaper to dish up the facts around LEDs and address some common misunderstandings....More
An arc flash is associated with the explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc, due to either a phase-to-ground or a phase-to-phase fault. This kind of fault can result from many factors – a dropped tool, accidental contact with electrical systems, buildup of conductive dust, corrosion or improper work conditions.....More
Abstract: In this webinar, Mike will not only explain the current NEC requirements for GFCIs and AFCIs, but he'll explain how they operate, what causes their premature failure, and when they won't provide the safety protection you might have thought they would.
Abstract: This webinar will teach attendees the difference between risk and hazard, and how the choice of system grounding has a direct impact on reliability and safety.
