Beginning in the fall of 2014, the University of Texas at Arlington plans to offer a new Master of Construction Management (MCM) degree with an option to take courses online to help meet industry demand in Texas, especially in the thriving North Texas region. It will focus on management of…
Most of us relish Fridays, but the opposite holds true for Mondays. Inc.com came up with a list of 7 Things You Can Do on Friday to Make Monday Awesome. I’m game. Are you? Here’s Inc.com’s list: Set up some exciting contacts Organize the week Get one thing off your…
The Supreme Court has issued its decision in the case of CTS Corp. v. Waldburger, et al., __ S. Ct. __ (June 9, 2014), argued April 23, 2014. The Court (Justice Kennedy) reversed the Fourth Circuit, which had held that CERCLA Section 9658 also preempted state “statutes of repose” as…
We have previously written regarding critical repairs and updates needed for the Nation’s aging infrastructure. We have also noted the need for private investment to get these capital-intensive infrastructure projects off the ground. An Act recently passed with strong bipartisan support by Congress and expected to be signed into law…
Enhancing the quality of life and economic opportunity in any region will require investments in social infrastructure–facilities for civic life, health care, education, and social services–as well as transportation infrastructure–transit, highways, surface streets, and parking. These projects entail considerable risks in design, approval, and execution, and must compete with investments…
UPDATE: Arc Fault Circuit-Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection — Effective July 1, 2014, Washington will require Arc Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (AFCI) as specified in the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). Proposed rule changes to Washington Administrative Code § 296-46B were adopted on May 20, 2014 and will…
Many of you who read blogs and other on-line publications likely understand the power of social media. Is it a tool in your company’s tool belt? What are your reasons for using social media? How are you using it? And, if not, why not? Important reasons for embracing and/or changing…
Revised Code of Washington §§ 19.28.041, 19.28.161, and 19.28.006 definitions of “Equipment” and “Electrical construction trade” require that all parts and components of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems be installed and maintained by properly licensed electrical contractors and certified electricians. Construction contractors who are not electrical contractors are not properly licensed…
If you provide engineering and/or surveying services in Ohio, the current Certificates of Authorization expire on June 30, 2014 — Ohio law has changed and the renewal process is now biennial. Mark your calendar — Registration Deadline is Monday, June 30, 2014 by 4:30 p.m. and Certificates of Authorization cannot…
Rod Mutch, Chief Electrical Inspector for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, announced his decision to step down as Chief Electrical Inspector for the Department effective June 1, 2014. He confirmed that he will remain with the Department and will be working in the Department’s Yakima office. Until…