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Ventilation Systems in a Post-COVID World

Sep 09, 2020

Sometimes it takes a dramatic event to institute real change. In the case of the COVID-19 pandemic, building ventilation systems could potentially be forever changed. Here, we attempt to predict how ventilation systems might evolve in the aftermath of the coronavirus and what those changes will mean for HVAC professionals.

The Cloud Has Changed Everything... Even Security

Sep 09, 2020

What does Microsoft Office365, Dropbox, Apple iCloud, and the future of electronic security systems have in common? Two simple words… “The Cloud”. What is the cloud? The answer to this question has eluded many, because there is no one simple answer. Talk to 10 different cloud providers, and you will get 10 different answers. It is not a puffy white thing in the sky where are dreams are held. The Cloud is a simply someone else’s data center. The cloud is someone else’s problem. It can be configured to hold different forms of digital media and data virtually. The data can be held in silos or combined. Storage and data can be added very quickly and extremely cost effective. 80% of the cloud is held by five companies, with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) holding the majority.

Renew a Colorado Electrical License in 5 Steps

Aug 28, 2020

Renewing your Colorado electrical license can be done in just a few steps using JADE Learning’s online continuing education. Below, we’ll walk you through the 5-step process needed to renew your license and continue performing electrical work in the state of Colorado. How to Renew a Colorado Electrical LicenseStep 1:...

What You Need to Know to Renew a Connecticut Electrical License

Aug 28, 2020

In Connecticut, electricians must renew their electrical license annually. Below, we’ve put together a guidefor everything you need to know to renew your license and maintain your standing as a certified electrician. How to Renew Your Connecticut Electrical LicenseWhen You Need to RenewElectricians in Connecticut must renew their license every...

Texas Electrical License Renewal: Do Electricians Need Continuing Education in 2020?

Aug 17, 2020

The recent COVID-19 outbreak brought on changes to electrical continuing education requirements in Texas. These changes may have left some electricians in Texas confused about what the continuing education requirements are for the 2020 renewal cycle. TDLR Electrical Continuing Education Requirement ChangesThe Texas Department of Labor (TDLR) made changes to the...

How Do I Renew My Utah Electrical License?

Aug 10, 2020

Utah electrical licenses expire on November 30th 2018. Learn the steps you need to take to renew your electrical license.

Why the Security Integrator is the Right Solution

Aug 05, 2020

We live in a world where everyone wants to hit the easy button, and generally, the cheap button. During COVID-19, pictures of home improvement stores being overrun were normal. Online retailers marked record months. Today, the world has moved to ordering everything online and has embraced the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mentality. Even commercial and industrial companies are doing more in-house work and cutting traditional trades in an effort to control quality and save money.

The New Heating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Technician

Aug 05, 2020

If you have a newfound interest in Heating and Air-Conditioning, whether as a hobbyist, a DIY homeowner, or as a career-minded technician, here is some information that can help you become more familiar with basic HVAC concepts and components.

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