Legal and Regulatory

IEC Versus ANSI

by | Feb 6, 2018
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Neither standards body is better or worse, but understanding the differences in each region is critical when designing and specifying electrical systems at a global level. Bridging the gap between differing standards is possible and can lead to successfully coordinating electrical systems early on in the design and installation stages.

Tax Reform Decades in the Making

by | Feb 2, 2018
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The new tax code is intended to provide many Americans with more money in their paychecks and enable employers to invest in their businesses, create new jobs in their communities and drive growth. However, it received no bipartisan support, and currently most Americans have a low opinion of the bill. Here’s a look at the good the bill has done, the bad that should—and can—be fixed, and the ugliness that surrounded it.

When It Comes to Mechanic’s Lien Claims, Pay Now or Pay Big Later

by | Feb 1, 2018
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“You get what you pay for” is a popular warning sign suggesting that you cannot buy the quality needed without paying the price necessary to ensure top-notch service. Construction trade services should carefully heed this advice if they decide to engage a lay lien service to protect their mechanic’s lien and payment bond claims on a construction project.

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