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THE EC INDUSTRY CAREER MAPPING TOOL PLAN
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The Effects of Absenteeism & Turnover on Labor Productivity for Electrical Contractors
Read moreLabor costs for electrical contractors can reach 40 percent to 60 percent of total construction costs. With that much invested, contractors need a workforce that is both stable and productive. Our research has found two common problems that reduce productivity: absenteeism and turnover.
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The Electrical Contractor as the Integrator
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The Electrical Contractor as the Integrator: Systems Integration Specialists as the Key
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The Electrical Contractor’s Practical Guide to Microgrid Development
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The Emergence of the IBS Contractor
Read moreAs building environmental systems become increasingly complex and interdependent, there will be a growing demand for an integrated building systems (IBS) contractor.
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THE EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPACT ON COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
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The Fundamentals of Contract Risk Management
Read moreThis publication describes fundamental concepts in contract risk management. It assists the electrical contractor in several ways. It focuses attention on selected clauses contained in the contract. These selected clauses are discussed focusing on the key elements of each clause.
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The Future for Union Electrical Construction
Read moreLeaders of union electrical construction, including organized contractors, are creating their future. Decisions taken and actions initiated today may well determine whether the industry survives. Commonly held assumptions may not be useful in shaping a new future.
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The Future of Line Contracting: A Workforce Transformation
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THE IMPACT OF OUR FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE GROWTH – OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
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The Impact of Variation on Electrical Contractor Profitability
Read moreReduction of variation (or six-sigma operation) has helped many industries lower cost and improve productivity. By controlling variation in many aspects of their work, numerous industries have been able to stay competitive against international low-cost producers.
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The Progress of Wind Generation Systems
Read moreThe purpose of this research is to provide information and resources to keep the electrical contractor up-to-date with wind generation system advancements in order to capitalize on this high growth market.
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The Role of Electrical Contractors on LEED Projects
Read moreThe green building movement is growing at a fast pace, and still more growth is expected in the years to come. In early 2009, there are more than 17,000 LEED® registered projects and over 1,700 certified projects in progress.
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The Role of Electrical Contractors on LEED-NC Projects: Business Proposal/Capability Statement
Read moreThe green buildings sector is growing at a rapid pace and LEED® guidelines, especially the LEED®-NC for commercial buildings, have emerged as the most recognized rating systems in the United States.
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The Shift to Competency-Based Education in the Electrical Trades Industry
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