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Manufacturers Test AI-Translation Tech to Improve Worker Communications
To more effectively communicate with workers who speak little to no English, a growing number of U.S. manufacturers are leveraging translation technologies driven by artificial intelligence. They are also using real-time translation tools to improve safety and compliance with regulatory
LEDucation – Get Ready for Some Lighting Action!
APRIL 14–15, 2026 NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN LEDucation is just around the corner! Get ready to level up your lighting knowledge. Now is the time to fine-tune your plans and ensure that you maximize your experience with over 550 exhibitors
ADP: Private Sector Employment, Pay Increased in March
Private sector employment increased by 62,000 jobs in March and pay was up 4.5 percent year-over-year according to the March ADP National Employment Report® produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab (“Stanford Lab”). For additional information about the
ABC: Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March
The construction industry added 26,000 jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 57,000 jobs, an increase of
Manufacturing PMI® at 52.7% – March 2026 ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report
US manufacturing activity expanded for a third consecutive month in March, with the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing PMI measuring 52.7, up slightly from 52.4 in February. New orders dropped from 55.8 to 53.5, while production rose 1.6 points to
Batteries on Wheels: How Your EV Could Also Power Your Home
Vehicle-to-home technology is gaining traction, with over 630,000 bidirectional electric vehicles on US roads, allowing owners to use car batteries to power homes during outages and save on energy costs. General Motors plans to make all new EVs bidirectional by
2026 DLC Summit Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) two-day Summit in October. Taking place October 26 – 27, 2026 at The California Endowment in Los Angeles, “Next Gen Lighting: Controls, Integration and the Environment” will gather energy efficiency specialists,
LEDucation Changes 2027 Event Dates
The LEDucation Trade Show and Conference for 2027 has moved its dates from April 6 and 7 to April 13, 14, and 15. The event will still be held at the New York Hilton Midtown, but will expand from a
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Researchers Prepare Robots for an Aging Society
As the U.S. faces a historic demographic shift, Stanford experts are developing robots to help older adults walk safely, get dressed, do chores, and maintain independence at home. In brief: America’s aging population is driving a need for robotic caregiving solutions. Stanford labs are developing assistive technologies from walking companion
The April 2026 Issue of Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M)
Opportunities and Obstacles in the AI Data Center Market | EC&M A New Model for Increasing Data Center Build Speed | EC&M Rethinking Data Center Construction for Electrical Contractors | EC&M Addressing Power Quality Challenges in AI Data Centers | EC&M Environmental Conditions That Impact Industrial Lighting Reliability | EC&M
The AI Revolution and its Impact on Facilities Management by Ronnie Wendt
The idea of AI replacing technicians maintaining HVAC systems, plumbing infrastructure or electrical components feels a long way off. That’s because the complexity and variability of building systems make that kind of automation difficult, according to Jonathan Slain, founder and CEO of Autobahn Consultants. Slain says the highest returns for AI
