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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

Validate newly installed systems: Ensure new installations deliver their promised thermal protection. Inspecting Electrical Systems Your thermal imaging equipment becomes crucial for inspecting electrical systems on construction sites. Irregular heat dissipation signifies a potential electrical problem.

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New Electrical Standards Shaping Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings. The use of energy-efficient systems, such as LED lighting and advanced HVAC setups, has become a requirement.

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Boston Contractor Licensing Guide 2024: Steps, Permits, and State Differences

Contractors Liability Blog

Specialty Contractors Fields such as plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work need specific licenses that Massachusetts boards oversee, but Boston might ask for extra local permits for these trades. Bonding Requirements Boston might ask for extra bonding for jobs involving public works or infrastructure.

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Building Smarter: Essential Tools and Services for Modern Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Whether you’re managing a residential build or coordinating a commercial infrastructure project, leveraging the right tools and engaging local expertise can be the difference between a project that merely meets expectations and one that sets a new standard. Electrical work is not an area where shortcuts pay off.

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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Bobby Ranker of Bobcat

For Construction Pros

system Another growing trend is the adoption of hybrid generators that combine diesel generators with battery energy storage systems, although these come with a higher initial cost and a longer payback period. Generators typically operate most efficiently around a 75% electrical load.

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Liquid vs Air: How Liquid Cooling Reduces AI Data Center Carbon Emissions

Stok

AI touches every corner of our lives—from streaming your favorite show, to suggesting that funny meme, to protecting your home via your security system. data center electricity use from less than 2% of the grid in 2018 to projections as high as 12% by 2028. Despite all these benefits, AI has one big problem: heat.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

However, restoring buildings with energy conservation in mind is not only a massive undertaking; it also requires a holistic approach to develop actionable solutions that decrease their carbon footprint while minimizing disruption to current occupants.