Volume 30, Issue 4

Hiring is a higher achievement

Sept. 20, 2022

Thanks to the many of you who participated in a survey we recently conducted that covered a number of employment-focused matters, including employees’ plans for retirement, hiring...

Microsoft recently received UL Verified SPIRE Smart Building Ratings for multiple buildings across several corporate campuses. Pictured left-to-right: Emmanuel Daniel, director, digital transformation and smart buildings, Center of Innovation, Microsoft; Scott Weiskopf, director, global workplace services, Center of Innovation, Microsoft; Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO, UL Solutions Inc.; Weifang Zhou, EVP and president, testing, inspection and certification, UL Solutions.

Standards

TIA’s and UL’s SPIRE assessment gets to the core of smart buildings with connectivity criteria

Sept. 20, 2022

A growing number of real estate developers, owners, and operators are embracing the concept of smart buildings to meet energy reduction goals, optimize operations, and enhanced...

Cable

Going the distance: What you need to know about breaking the 100-meter distance limitation

Sept. 20, 2022

By members of the CCCA’s New Technology and Trends CommitteeLocal area networks (LANs) have historically been designed in a way that ensures all end devices are within 100 meters...

Cable

10 guidelines for qualifying and selecting fiber installers

Aug. 17, 2022

Ask these 10 questions before you hire a fiber-optic installation contractor. It could save you time, money, and headaches.

Design Install

Addressing the ICT trade skills gap takes modern methods, mentoring, and mentality

June 10, 2022

A first step in attracting talent to the ICT trade is overcoming the perception of low pay.