5 Finance Signs that You Need to Hire a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and What it is Costing Construction Contractors Margin & Cash

When progress billing, retainage, and volatile material price changes collide with change orders, delays, and tight schedules, even “profitable” jobs can starve cash. You’re running hard, yet the bank balance doesn’t match the effort—and that gap keeps you up at night. The good news: these are fixable finance problems, not “just the way construction works.”Read More

Appleton Group South Milwaukee Foundry Recognized by Focus on Energy® with 2025 Energy Excellence Award

Appleton Group’s South Milwaukee metal casting foundry has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award by Focus on Energy® recognizing it for innovation in manufacturing. Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s state energy efficiency program, acknowledges statewide organizations for their outstanding energy efficiency achievements and sustainable practices. The South Milwaukee foundry manufactures electrical fittings,Read More

Housecall Pro launches Electrical Toolkit app, enhancing jobsite efficiency

Housecall Pro, a leading software platform for home service professionals, announces the launch of Electrical Toolkit by Housecall Pro, a comprehensive, all-in-one app made specifically for electricians and electrical contractors. Designed to streamline complex calculations and boost efficiency in the field, Electrical Toolkit encompasses a suite of essential tools that help Pros work with greaterRead More

Altech Corp. Introduces Innovative Dual-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

Altech Corporation, a leader in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of its dual-rated AC/DC disconnect switches for industrial and manufacturing applications. This product line, which includes the LSF and RT Series, offers one proven switch technology configured for different mounting needs. LSF and RT switches are rated for 600V AC and 60V DC, eliminatingRead More

Liquatite® Type LA Delivers Superior UV Protection

Electri-Flex Company, a leading manufacturer of flexible Liquatite® conduit, announces that its Type LA UL-listed, jacketed metallic steel conduit offers industry-leading protection in outdoor, sun-exposed environments. Type LA conduit has undergone rigorous laboratory testing, performing UL360 accelerated UV aging tests to evaluate the durability of its jacketing materials. The results demonstrate exceptional performance. Type LA’sRead More

EasyHeat Inside-the-Pipe Heating Cables Keep Potable Water Flowing in Rural Properties All Winter Long

Emerson presents the EasyHeat In-Line Heater (ILH), an economical in-pipe freeze protection cable for rural cottages, homes and barns that draw on lakes, reservoirs or springs as a source of potable water. Easy to install inside 1.25” polyethylene (PE) pipes, the EasyHeat ILH includes a 12-Amp energy-saving thermostat complete with GFCI safety receptacle featuring aRead More

Customizable Control Centers Let Users Select Optimal Mix of Switches, Push Buttons, and Pilot Lights

Appleton™ ACSEW Cast Control Centers are a versatile line of explosion-proof industrial electrical enclosures offering a centralized control solution. Factory assembled and wired to customer specifications, a single ACSEW can house a diverse combination of push buttons, pilot lights, selector switches, and other operational devices. Different size windows can be also added to accommodate metersRead More

Versatile, Adjustable Flood Lights Complete Family of Outdoor Commercial and Industrial Security Lighting Solutions

Rounding out its commercial and industrial outdoor security lighting solutions, the AMP® SECURE™ Contemporary Flood Lights are offered in two sizes and conveniently feature selectable lumen output, selectable color temperatures, universal voltage (120-277V), 0-10 volt dimming, integrated dusk-to-dawn photocontrol and durable die-cast aluminum construction – all at unmatched prices. These versatile luminaires allow for nineRead More