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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Paul Powers, founder of Powers Electrical Solutions in Smyrna, urges career changers and young workers to explore life as electricians, saying the industry offers stability and growth, Patch reports. Powers notes that electricians “don’t just wire buildings — we power possibilities,” pointing out that demand keeps climbing in metro Atlanta. He emphasizes the trade rewards […]
Helix Electric Inc. plans to hire 400 skilled workers for a major data center project in Cedar Rapids, according to KCRG. The company is recruiting licensed journeymen, commissioning technicians, quality technicians, foremen, superintendents, safety managers, warehouse staff, and project managers. This project marks Helix’s first work in Iowa and is part of a multi-billion-dollar data center […]
A residential electrician in Las Vegas earned recognition for implementing “energy-smart solutions” in homes, according to a KTLA / EIN Presswire report. The award highlights his use of efficient lighting, renewable integration, and advanced control systems to reduce energy costs for clients. He adopted strategies such as LED upgrades, smart load management, and solar + […]
The IBEW will build a new Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training (SELCAT) center near Nashville on a 40-acre plot, reports IBEW News. The campus will include classrooms, an indoor training yard, dorms, and expansion space. Leadership approved the project to ease strain on existing training facilities and make it easier for union members to access […]