The U.S. electrical industry faces a critical shortage of qualified electricians, and a new data-driven mobility strategy may hold the key, according to Forbes. Employers and staffing agencies are using labor market analytics to identify regions with high demand and relocate licensed electricians efficiently. By moving skilled tradespeople where they’re most needed, companies aim to […]
The narrative of future millionaires wearing toolbelts instead of ties is gaining traction, according to HUM News. Skilled trades professionals—especially electricians—are increasingly in demand as automation replaces desk jobs. Across evolving sectors like renewables and construction, hands-on expertise drives earnings, not just academic credentials. Electricians who embrace this shift, train in specialty services or high-tech […]
New tariffs on imported steel, copper, and electrical components are hitting electrical contractors hard in 2025, according to BuildForce. The duties—25% on steel and aluminum and potential tariffs on copper—are driving price hikes in key materials. Costs for copper wiring jumped nearly 18%, and electrical panels rose about 22%. Many contractors report tighter profit margins […]
The Foundation for Every Electrician’s Exam Success The National Electrical Code, or NEC, is the cornerstone of electrical work and a key focus of every electrical licensing exam. If you want to pass your exam and become a skilled electrician, mastering the NEC is essential. But what exactly is the NEC, and how can you […]
A suspect in Huntington Beach, California, posed as an electrician to gain access to multiple churches, police say. The man claimed to be responding to a power outage while wearing equipment and carrying tools before entering the buildings, according to KTLA. One church staff member confronted him when no outage existed and alerted authorities. Surveillance […]
A group of friends secretly had an electrician build what he believed was a tiny home for their sister, but it was actually for him. According to Scoop Upworthy, the man named Dan worked for weeks under the impression the project wasn’t for him. His friends revealed the surprise with his children waiting inside holding […]
Saratoga Springs just approved new eligible lists for Assistant Facilities Manager and Senior Electrician, according to CitizenPortal. That means the city is officially ready to fill key maintenance and electrical positions, and one provisional electrician who passed the exam now qualifies for a permanent spot. City officials are also working on finding qualified candidates for […]
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New York regulators approved a ruling that incorporates the 2023 National Electrical Code into the state’s 2025 Uniform Code, reports NYEIA. This adoption changes how the state handles electrical standards inside buildings and infrastructure. Under the new framework, jurisdictions across New York will need to comply with updated requirements like expanded safety protections, energy efficiency […]
Construction workers represent only 7% of the U.S. workforce but suffered over one-third of all heat-related workplace deaths in 2022 and 2023, according to new research from CPWR, as reported by Electrical Contractor Magazine. Those deaths stem from high temperature exposure, physical exertion, and environmental conditions like humidity and sun exposure. The study shows construction also […]