Independent Electrical Contractors

Future Workforce, Insights

March 16, 2023

When thinking about who he would like to join his team at Young Electric, Inc. in Wichita, KS, President Cori J. Young thinks beyond top-notch electrical skills and necessary licensing.

January 23, 2023

If you are an electrical contractor in the construction industry, you know that accounting and financial management can be more complex than in other industries. Construction accounting is a specialized

November 29, 2022

In commercial buildings, emergency lighting control is essential for safe egress in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. Lighting specifications that contain products which meet UL

November 29, 2022

What words would you use to describe the typical millennial—those born between the years 1981 and 1996? The boomers and Gen Xers haven’t been kind. Lazy, entitled, and pampered are

September 22, 2022

Ohio Valley Electrical Services’ outgoing President Steve Ortner made the point abundantly clear as we sat for an interview to tell the story of the business he helped found. His

August 3, 2022

The good news is the construction outlook is strong and contractors are busier than ever. They also are still facing significant market challenges including ongoing supply chain disruptions, a persistent

August 3, 2022

By Dr. Heather Moore, with contribution from Deanna O’Dell, MCA, Inc. Gang boxes have been around as long as construction sites, and their purposes have evolved to store whatever is

August 3, 2022

Tutor Electric of Mansfield, TX, is by all measures a successful business. Growing from one to 50 employees over 30 years while surviving the economic downturns of 2001 and 2008

May 26, 2022

In its most simplistic form, estate planning is the process of outlining today how you want your assets to be managed and transferred after your death. In reality, it’s much

May 26, 2022

As an electrical contractor, you want to surround yourself with highly competent and well-skilled electricians who will reflect your company’s expertise each and every time they go to a jobsite.