EC&M’s newest project spotlight shows leading electrical contractors working across data centers, utilities, manufacturing, healthcare and infrastructure.
Contractors, Contractors, Labor, News
Construction Employment Outlook: Strong Demand Meets New Risks Heading Into Fall
Construction enters fall with 8.34 million workers, low unemployment and strong nonresidential hiring, but policy and project risks could slow growth.
Modern security entrances increasingly connect physical access with identity, analytics and cybersecurity controls inside commercial buildings.
LiCap Technologies is obtaining permits for a Sacramento battery-component manufacturing site as it prepares a new production operation.
Employers are using new retention strategies as data center growth intensifies competition for electricians, plumbers and other skilled trades.
Contractors, News
Public EV Charging Satisfaction Improves as Reliability and Availability Get Better
New industry findings show EV drivers are becoming more satisfied with public charging as station reliability, availability and speed improve.
News, Power & Utilities
Ameren Illinois Plans $1.6 Billion Grid Program With 380 Miles of Transmission Work
Ameren plans a $1.6 billion Central Illinois grid program that will build or upgrade about 380 miles of transmission lines through 2029.
Texas regulators approved two major transmission projects totaling more than 400 miles to move more power into West Texas industrial regions.
The proposed 422-mile North Plains Connector HVDC line has reached a final environmental review milestone as developers plan a 3,000-MW grid link.
Data Centers, News
Microsoft and OpenAI Invest in Skilled-Trade Training as Data Center Hiring Tightens
Microsoft and OpenAI are backing skilled-trade training programs as the AI infrastructure boom raises demand for electricians and other construction workers.
