A.O. Smith introduced a premium condensing commercial water heater aimed at high-efficiency replacement and new facility applications.
New industry findings show EV drivers are becoming more satisfied with public charging as station reliability, availability and speed improve.
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 center growth is creating thousands of high-paying construction jobs and increasing competition for electricians, pipefitters and other skilled trades.
IBEW Local 26 is highlighting data center development as a major source of electrical construction employment in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Microsoft and OpenAI are backing skilled-trade training programs as the AI infrastructure boom raises demand for electricians and other construction workers.
Retirements are expected to account for much of construction’s 2026 worker demand, making knowledge transfer and succession planning more urgent.
Wells Enterprises has moved into phase three of a $425 million Dunkirk, New York, plant expansion designed to multiply production capacity.

