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Are Prefabricated Houses the Future of Real Estate and Construction?
Have you paid attention to the housing market lately? Ask any Millennial looking to break away from renting—the market to buy is abysmal. The New York Times even goes as far as to say that it’s the worst it’s ever been. You can blame Covid, the government, or whatever else seems to be divisive these days, but one thing is for sure; it sucks. ... -
The Evolution of Electrical Codes Throughout History
When Thomas Edison flicked the switch on the first commercially available incandescent light bulb in 1879, he probably didn’t imagine that his invention would spark a decades-long saga of safety regulations and code updates. As electricity grew to become more regularly available to people, it quickly became clear that safety standards were a must. Electrical codes have evolved over the years to keep up... -
Why Don’t We See Many Women in the Built Environment?
Think of construction and you typically think of men in reflective vests and hard hats. Ask most people and the idea of a female electrician, plumber, supervisor or even development manager on a building site is somewhat of an uncommon concept. Even in recent decades, as women have been stepping more forcefully into the workforce, the trades in general and electrical work specifically are... -
7 of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S for Women
I often imagined that the riskiest jobs for women were the ones in dangerous fields like mining, logging, or deep-sea crabbing like those guys in “Deadliest Catch.” It turns out, there’s a whole different layer of risk that women face in some professions that you'd never expect. It’s not just about physical hazards—there’s also a whole lot of gender bias, harassment, and lack of... -
Marketing Skills You Need if You want to be an Electrician
So, you’ve decided to become an electrician. You’ve got your tools, your certification, and you’re fresh out of your apprenticeship ready to take on the world. Charging headfirst into the industry might seem like your best bet—you're wearing your hard hat after all. But before you do, I want to talk about something just as important as rewiring a home. Marketing yourself. Marketing skills... -
Here’s Why Warehouses Only Use This Kind of Lighting
There are a ton of different lighting styles and fixtures on the market lately. Sunco’s own product directory spans in the hundreds. Now throw every other company into the mix (not that you would ever buy from another company...right?). The sheer number of lighting styles and features makes it feel impossible to decide which is best for your space. But when you’re faced with...