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SEIA Q1 Report – A Bright Spot for the U.S. Solar Market

by Jelani Rucker on June 27, 2012

Whether you’re a distributor, contractor or engineer, you know the solar energy business is growing rapidly and requires a steel structure customized for assembling solar panels. You also know that as the solar industry grows, so does its impact on the economy.  But did you know that the average cost of a completed PV system dropped by 17 percen...

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Four Ways HSS Can Save You Money

by Bradlee Fletcher on June 21, 2012

A key goal in every construction project is to keep costs down. Build the best possible building at the lowest price possible. In a difficult economy, cost savings becomes even more crucial. As I discussed in a previous post, the use of steel hollow structural sections (HSS) offers substantial advantages in building design, opening up aesthetic...

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Three Key Solar Industry Statistics

by Jelani Rucker on May 9, 2012

While solar power often appears to be an issue outside of the mainstream, industry statistics tell the story of a robust industry with strong momentum that is on track to become a key driver of the U.S. economy. As the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) states on its home...

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The JMC Steel Group’s Solar Solutions

by Jelani Rucker on April 18, 2012

Fueled by the rising cost of fossil fuels and increasing concerns about global climate change, solar energy is the fastest growing energy technology in the United States. With the increased demand for alternative energy, a robust solar construction industr...

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