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Total investment in building construction decreased 2.0% from October to $13.7 billion in November. Both the residential (-2.2% to $9.4 billion) and non-residential (-1.6% to $4.3 billion) sectors declined. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction decreased 2.1% to $11.6 billion.
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The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), the leading global association of lighting designers, in collaboration with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), is launching guidelines for lighting manufacturers to help lighting designers more easily determine if their designs meet the WELL Building Standard criteria.
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Last year, the Lighting Controls Association published the first version of a generic Troubleshooting Guide for Networked Lighting Control Systems. This guide is primarily meant to address issues that may arise with networked lighting control (NLC) systems.
"UL1008 – Standard for Safety – Transfer Switch Equipment" is the leading transfer switch testing standard for the North, Central, and South American markets.
While the time is always right to think about professional development and skills training, the new year marks a symbolic opportunity to make some career resolutions.
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Whether installing new cable, or troubleshooting existing cable, ethernet network cable testing plays an important role in the process. Common network tests for datacom cabling include length, wiremap, attenuation, NEXT, DC loop resistance, and return loss.
Canadian municipalities issued $8.3 billion worth of building permits in November, up 2.6% from October. Higher construction intentions for commercial buildings drove most of the gain.
Provencher_Roy, in collaboration with the lighting firm LumiGroup, recently completed interior design and lighting for the new offices of French bank BNP Paribas.
Section 8 is a general section of the Code. Rule 8-000 outlines the scope and provides the information you need to select.
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In times past, farmers were at the mercy of the elements to determine a successful yield of crops. As the global population grows and consumer preferences evolve, today’s modern farmer must also consider the scarcity of natural resources, the threat of climate change and the growing problem of food waste.
The Evolution Series. Poke-Thru Devices, Floor, Wall and Ceiling Boxes
From poke-thru devices to floor, wall and ceiling boxes, the Evolution Series has continued to increase device efficiency and reliability while providing durability and quality. Customizing your space and maximizing access to all the power, A/V and communications you could ever need. Evolution Series boxes bring power, communications and A/V to walls, floors and ceilings. Evolution adds flexibility, functionality and stylish good looks to every room you create when planning office buildings, airports, schools and hospitals.
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Rockwell Automation to Acquire Avnet to Expand Cybersecurity Expertise
Rockwell Automation announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services. Avnet offers a full set of IT/OT cyber services and solutions ranging from assessments, penetration testing, network & security solutions, and training to converged IT/OT managed services.
“Avnet’s combination of service delivery, training, research, and managed services will enable us to service a much larger set of customers globally while also continuing to accelerate our portfolio development in this rapidly developing market,” said Frank Kulaszewicz...
What Employers and Employees Need to Know About the Canada Training Benefit
While the time is always right to think about professional development and skills training, the new year marks a symbolic opportunity to make some career resolutions. Today’s evolving nature of work means that it’s likely workers will change jobs a few times over the course of their career, and emerging technologies in the workplace constantly require new skills and adaptability. With the federal government’s Canada Training Benefit (CTB) taking effect as of January 1, 2020, employers and workers across the country now have a flexible tool at their disposal when it comes to training and upskilling.
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New Juno AI with JBL Speaker and Amazon Alexa Built-In
Meet Juno AI, a portfolio of lighting devices that form the “backbone” of your smart and connected space.The Juno AI Speaker Light with Alexa Built-In is an advanced LED downlight that features a JBL® speaker and Amazon Alexa voice service in a single patent pending ceiling light fixture. It’s a 6” downlight, but much, much more.
Juno AI takes advantage of the most ideal location in the home – the ceiling – to create a smart ecosystem. It can control any smart home device that works with Alexa. No hub required. It not only illuminates a room, but also locks the doors, adjusts your thermostat, tells your family dinner is ready, runs the vacuum, reads you a book, dims the lights, plays music through
Pathway Lighting has added the Modular Accents Series to their fixture offering. This collection of multiple-head recessed accent fixtures comes with a choice of one to four independently adjustable heads that deliver light only where needed and directing people’s attention to visual interests and focal points. Each head rotates 180 degrees and maintains its position with a friction-lock device and a 35 degree dual-axis tilt with a locking knob. It has high-performance StellarGlo TIR optics delivering three beam distribution options ensuring superb cut-off, providing quiet ceilings and glare-free illumination. The architectural square heads are die-cast in aluminum and finished with a durable powder coat finish.
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Brett Castein and Jordan Pratt of Southwest Electrical Services on the Ideal National Championships Team Event
By Blake Marchand
Held from November 7th to 9th in Orlando, Florida, and recently aired on ESPN 2, the Ideal National Championships gives electricians a chance to display their skills in a high-level competition. The event expanded internationally for the first time this year — over 55,000 electricians from 5 countries attempted to qualify for a chance to compete in the championship event. Last year’s event was the first to feature electricians from outside the United States. For 2019 they increased the number of Canadian qualifiers, and extended the competition to Mexico, Australia and China.
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