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Frequent questions on EPA's June 18, 2010 implementation guidance for the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Environmental Protection Agency Share     The Environmental Protection Agency answers frequently asked questions about the new Lead Renovation Repair and Painting Rule and how it affects contractors. More
Deadline to submit a nomination for an IEC National Award this Friday IEC Share
The deadline to submit a nomination for an IEC National Award is this Friday, Aug. 6. Receiving an IEC National Award is a tremendous achievement, and we urge each of you to take advantage of this significant opportunity for visible and tangible recognition. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! View the IEC National Award brochure here and the IEC-CNA Safety Award Brochure here.
Now playing on IEC Radio: Sales and Salesability: Find Out Why You Need It Now IEC Share
The construction industry has put itself in a box where it believes it has to offer up a bid and then see what happens. Steve Waterhouse argues that you should not assume that you are forced to play by those rules. Listen to Ted Garrison's interview with Steve Waterhouse, a leading sales consultant and business owner; explain what options you have. It starts by not constructing a building for a customer, but focusing your attention on solving the customer's biggest problem. To do this you must get the right decision makers on your side. More
Electrical Project Management Institute IEC Share
Designed by electrical contractors for electrical contractors, the 80-hour electrical project management course is presented in two non-consecutive 40-hour session weeks. The Fall Session will take place Sept. 29-Oct. 2, and Nov. 17-20, at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. The curriculum includes profitability strategies, estimating techniques, planning and scheduling, business management, and much more. The course's 35 modules are taught by leading Purdue faculty members with many years of experience in the theory and practice of electrical project management. More
Reviewing arc flash safety Intelligent Energy Portal Share
An arc flash is an electric current that passes through air when insulation or isolation between electrified conductors is no longer sufficient to withstand the applied voltage. Arc temperatures can reach 35,000ºF, and, as a result, can cause severe burns. More
Bank of America provides $10 million grants to boost lending to small business The Washington Post Share
Bank of America announced that it will provide $10 million in grants to Community Development Financial Institutions and other nonprofit microlenders to spur some $100 million in small business lending. The move marks the first time the financial behemoth will be giving, not loaning, these institutions money for small businesses. More
Parties could break impasse on small business lending bill The Hill Share
Despite the perpetual stall in the Senate of a small business lending and tax-cut bill, there is still a sense among Democrats and Republicans that passing a measure is possible before leaving for the August recess. More
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