Electrical Contractor Magazine

26/08/2025

"From connected power grids to emergency services, transportation and water infrastructure, IoT is becoming the digital nervous system of the real world." 📲

Read more from Jeff Beavers here:

When we think of the Internet of things (IoT), it’s easy to picture smart buildings, energy-efficient thermostats and intelligent lighting systems. But IoT is so much more than that. 

25/08/2025

Curious about the use of robots in construction? Learn how they’re being integrated into reality capture—and how you could use them to print layouts directly onto the job site. 🤖 https://hubs.ly/Q03C6B_R0

Integration of robotics into reality capture has arrived in the construction industry. You can see it on projects where it is either walking on four legs or rolling around printing layout.

23/08/2025

As of April, almost one-third (32.8%) of total U.S. electrical generation came from renewable energy, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).☀️
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In the United States, renewable energy sources now produce nearly the equivalent of the electricity output as natural gas, which provides 35.1%, according to a June 2025 article in Solar Power World.

16/08/2025

Your company safety culture can make all the difference in su***de prevention—just ask Aldridge Electric, Inc.
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In 2019, Ken Aldridge attended a CEO conference where he heard a statistic that tugged at his heart and conscience: the su***de rate for men in construction is nearly twice that of civilian working men.

15/08/2025

"Beyond safety inspections and audits, informal safety walkarounds on job sites can help contractors see a fuller picture of what’s really going on—particularly if they encourage workers to be more forthright in sharing their own concerns." ⚠️

Read more from Katie Kuehner-Hebert here:

Beyond safety inspections and audits, informal safety walkarounds on job sites can help contractors see a fuller picture of what’s really going on—particularly if they encourage workers to be more forthright in sharing their own concerns. 

14/08/2025

"Outages actually peak during shoulder months, as ISOs typically take those times to perform maintenance on their aging infrastructure to maximize summer and winter availability, according to the report. However, these periods of elevated outages also coincide with weather volatility, where a sudden heating or cooling need can rapidly ramp up demand." Read more about shoulder season risks by Katie Kuehner-Hebert here:

Greater demand for electricity due to increases in population, industrial activity and A.I.-driven data centers will likely increase the need for load shedding by independent system operators.

13/08/2025

When it comes to emergency systems, compliance is critical. Read about the common compliance mistakes you might be making.
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Ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code and the International Building Code (IBC) is paramount when designing and installing emergency electrical systems.

12/08/2025

Raise your hand if you have ever seen Spot (or run away from him) at a trade show. 🙋‍♂️ Read more about robotic reality capture by Jared Christman here: https://hubs.ly/Q03BN-1j0

Integration of robotics into reality capture has arrived in the construction industry. You can see it on projects where it is either walking on four legs or rolling around printing layout.

11/08/2025

Not contacting 811 before digging is the #1 reason buried utility lines are struck and damaged–call before you dig! Image courtesy of the Common Ground Alliance. https://hubs.ly/Q03C6z4M0

09/08/2025

“What is correctly done,” writes contributor Jim Hayes, “also looks good.”
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Workmanship in aerial cable networks can affect the performance and reliability of the network, of course, but it can also make or break the aesthetics of the visible aerial cable plant.

08/08/2025

Today's article address how to get work across state lines. 📍 It can be hard, but it can be done. Read more from Susan DeGrane here.

Focusing on local business works well for many electrical contractors, but others have found additional rewards working across state lines. 

07/08/2025

The grid is aging, energy demand is soaring and every solution is worth looking at. 🔋 Even joint solutions, as INNIO Group and Gfollner Group could tell us. Read more from Lori Lovely here:

INNIO Group and Gfollner Group announced in July 2025 that they two companies formed a joint venture in the United States to produce modular energy solutions.