The U.S. Commerce Department reported that total construction spending fell in November, though the decline was less than what the market expected.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has submitted a letter to Thomas M. Stohler expressing concerns regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's consideration of a proposal to adopt Supplier's Declaration of Conformity.

Employers and employees in the electrical industry will benefit from a fact sheet and slide presentation on OSHA's Electrical Standard Subpart S developed by the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. through a recently renewed Alliance between OSHA and IEC.

Cooper Industries acquired Cyme International of St. Bruno, Quebec, Canada.

Fire-Lite Alarms released its 2009 fire alarm systems training schedule composed of more than 50 sessions offered free-of-charge, throughout the U.S.

A developer has purchased a half-block-long parking lot in downtown Olympia and plans to build market-rate housing there.

The rebirth of Downtown Memphis can't be stopped by a mere global recession.

Developers break ground on new complex that is centerpiece of neighborhood makeover.