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Are Prefabricated Houses the Future of Real Estate and Construction?
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... Read more...
The Evolution of Electrical Codes Throughout History
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... Read more...
Why Don’t We See Many Women in the Built Environment?
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... Read more...
7 of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S for Women
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,... Read more...
Marketing Skills You Need if You want to be an Electrician
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... Read more...
Here’s Why Warehouses Only Use This Kind of Lighting
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... Read more...
What Happens if you Ignore Electrical Maintenance at Home?
What Happens if you Ignore Electrical Maintenance at Home?
Life’s busy these days, I get it. After a long workday, all I want to do is curl up and unwind in front of my TV with some pre-made pizza.... Read more...
Celebrating Sunco's Ten Year Anniversary
Celebrating Sunco's Ten Year Anniversary
“Sunco will be the leader in lighting in e-commerce in 10 years. Period.”   The above quote is from Simon Tahour, the CEO of Sunco. It’s a bold claim, especially... Read more...
NYC Underground is Getting an Upgrade
NYC Underground is Getting an Upgrade
The NYC underground has a rep for being smelly, unsafe, and dirty, so even the smallest improvements can have a profound impact. We can pray the Ninja Turtles will swoop... Read more...
Construction Costs are Rising
Construction Costs are Rising
One of the most pressing concerns facing built environment professionals within the last five years or so is the escalating costs of construction. It might seem like a branch of... Read more...
Could LED Drones Replace your Fourth of July Fireworks?
Could LED Drones Replace your Fourth of July Fireworks?
On America's first Fourth of July celebration in 1777, fireworks were one color: orange. There were no elaborate sparkles, no red, white, and blue stars -- nothing more than a... Read more...
5 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Once Electricians
5 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Once Electricians
When you think of electricians, you probably envision someone in a hard hat with a tool belt, crawling through attics and wiring up homes. But I bet you didn’t know... Read more...
Is Your Home Electrical System Ready for a Brownout?
Is Your Home Electrical System Ready for a Brownout?
As the heat continues to roll in, many cities across the country recognize the spike in energy usage that comes with running air conditioning, fans, and freezers. The problem is... Read more...
4 Major Conspiracy Theories Debunked by Lighting Facts
4 Major Conspiracy Theories Debunked by Lighting Facts
I’ll let you in on a secret –I love a good conspiracy theory. I wouldn’t say I necessarily believe every theory that I come across, but they are fun to... Read more...
2 Months Later, Electrician Strike in Washington Still Ongoing
2 Months Later, Electrician Strike in Washington Still Ongoing
Well, it’s been about two months since I gave you guys the 411 on the IBEW Local 46 Strike and it’s still ongoing. More than 1,000 electricians in the Puget... Read more...
One Sunco Blogger’s Opinions on The Exhibits Showcased at Light + Building 2024
One Sunco Blogger’s Opinions on The Exhibits Showcased at Light + Building 2024
  Back in March 2024 Light + Building opened its doors to the international lighting and building technology industry in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This biennial event is always highly... Read more...
Why We Took 9 Months to Launch our Solar Garden Lights
Why We Took 9 Months to Launch our Solar Garden Lights
With ten years of expertise in the lighting industry, Sunco is well-versed in the importance of thoughtful lighting design. This knowledge is evident in the new solar path lights, which are... Read more...
7 Things That Use a Surprising Amount of Energy
7 Things That Use a Surprising Amount of Energy
If you own or rent a home/apartment, take a look at your electricity bill. While it's common knowledge that heating, cooling, and lighting your place are the biggest energy consumers, there's... Read more...
6 Unusual Renewable Energy Sources That Are Actually Genius
6 Unusual Renewable Energy Sources That Are Actually Genius
Solar panels and wind turbines are your parents’ renewable energy sources. Sure, they’re sustainable and globally accessible, but are they fun? Are they exciting? Modern society is all about finding... Read more...
Could AI Take an Electrician’s Job?
Could AI Take an Electrician’s Job?
To many, the idea that artificial intelligence can and will take over the job market is fast approaching. I’ve even seen some chatter online and in my daily life that... Read more...
Millions of Homes Have at Least One Electrical Error
Millions of Homes Have at Least One Electrical Error
The electrical systems in your home are complex and require maintenance just like a car does. When you own a car, you bring it to a mechanic for regular checkups and... Read more...
The US is Going Solar, Which is Good News for You
The US is Going Solar, Which is Good News for You
As of April 22, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the “Solar for All” grant competition to deliver residential solar... Read more...
6 Hilarious Video Game Flaws Only Contractors Would Notice
6 Hilarious Video Game Flaws Only Contractors Would Notice
Most games that make it onto shelves nowadays are stylistic and technical marvels. The user interface is concrete, the storytelling is immersive, and the art style is unique and evocative.... Read more...
Small Upsells You Should be Doing as an Electrician
Small Upsells You Should be Doing as an Electrician
It’s hard enough to make a living in today’s economy. As an electrician, especially if you’re working for yourself, you should always be on the lookout for ways to bring... Read more...