Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

If you’ve had need to visit a doctor in the last couple years, you might have noticed their operations are becoming decidedly more digital. While electronic record keeping has been increasing over the last decade or so, the transition from paper is now accelerating.

Lighting has always been important, even in the early days of our cave dwelling ancestors. In the beginning, light was more utilitarian. Just being able to see was more than enough to satisfy the most discerning of tastes.

Like silent sentinels, bollards stand guard as perimeter defenses. Honestly, most people walk on by them without taking notice. In fact, outside of being a cup holder when someone needs to tie their shoes, many people don't realize the importance of a bollard.

Multimeters are must-haves for an electrical contractor’s toolbox. The technology behind these devices isn’t new, but it has definitely evolved over the years. Many electrical pros now go directly for the latest digital offerings, thanks to their accuracy and easy-to-read displays. But older analog designs still hold advantages in some testing applications and, at the higher end, cost – and an argument could be made for having one of each on hand to be ready for all testing needs.

It’s not a secret that the construction industry is facing a significant labor shortage. Even with wages on the rise, contractors are challenged to find qualified workers. In February, Associated Builders and Contractors reported the industry needed to hire almost 650,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2022 to meet the existing labor demand.

The commercial building sector has taken a hit the last few years, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, in ways that could last for at least a few years to come. Many office workers have become comfortable with work-from-home arrangements and their employers might be looking to downsize their office space.