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AI infrastructure and a tightening labor market are rewriting the rules of electrical contracting

EV CHARGING & GRID DEMAND — ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AT THE CENTER OF THE TRANSITION

NEC 2026 — THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL CODE CYCLE IN YEARS

The Los Angeles IBEW deadline is the opening move in a national electrical labor repricing cycle

M&A & CONSOLIDATION — THE WINDOW IS OPEN AND NARROWING

WORKFORCE & LABOR — THE SHORTAGE IS STRUCTURAL, NOT CYCLICAL

The electrical contracting industry enters the second half of 2026 on a foundation of broad, durable demand. The U.S. electrical contracting industry is supported by sustained commercial construction activity, public infrastructure investment, energy-efficiency upgrades, and accelerating adoption of electrification technologies including EV charging, solar installations, and smart-building systems. Industry revenue has historically grown at approximately 3.7% annually, and we

This article delves into how you can leverage smart technology to optimize your heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems, achieving significant energy savings and contributing to a greener future. We'll explore the power of HVAC-R optimization with IoT, the impact of building automation on sustainability, and practical steps you can take to implement these strategies in your own operations.

In 2025, organizations can’t afford disconnected building systems.

The fastest, most reliable way to deliver tangible progress on sustainability goals is through targeted operational improvements — and building automation is often the lowest-hanging fruit.