Construction Backlog Indicator Rises Again in September on Data Center Strength

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13—Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.7 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 21 to Oct. 5. The reading is up 0.2 months on both a monthly and yearly basis. View ABC’s…

JLL Report: Higher Construction Costs Reshape Global Capital Planning

2026 Electrical Sales & Product Mix Estimates

Episode #154 of the Today’s Electrical Economy offers an update on EW's latest sales potential forecasts at the state and national level and an analysis of Product Mix data that offers insight into distributor mind share. Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass.

EW’s 2026 Electrical Sales & Product Mix Estimates

The audio-only version of Episode #154 of Electrical Wholesaling's Today’s Electrical Economy offers an update on EW's latest sales potential forecasts at the state and national level and an analysis of Product Mix data that offers insight into distributor mind share. Sponsored by…

Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit

The early morning coffee is laid out; the computers are powered up; and everyone is feeling refreshed after their night’s sleep. Investors, stakeholders, shareholders and news agencies are on standby, waiting for the release of the latest culture audit report issued by an independent reviewer on…

Solar inverters in 115°F heat Why they slow down, and what quits first.

Temperatures on a typical Las Vegas afternoon can reach 115°F, which is already near the operating limit for a lot of home solar inverters. An unventilated attic, or a west-facing stucco wall in full sun, exceeds that temperature range. When an inverter “folds back,” it is protecting itself by…

Qcells residential solar panels to feature aluminum frames made in Tennessee

Qcells announced it will offer new versions of its residential solar panels that feature aluminum frames extruded, anodized and fabricated in Tennessee. Qcells will offer domestic-frame options for its Q.TRON AC and Q.PEAK DUO AC panels in the United States. The frames will help meet minimum…

Securing The Connected Factory In The Age Of Frontier AI

AHR Expo Announces 2027 Innovation Award Winners Across 10 Categories

7 Top Considerations for Lighting Control Projects (North Texas Facilities Expo 2026)

Specifying lighting controls for a new or existing space can be tricky given the number of manufacturers and products in the market. At the 2026 North Texas Facilities Expo, Frank Agraz of Facility Solutions Group explained the seven things to consider when specifying.