AGC Analyzes Construction Unemployment Numbers
Apr 13, 2011,
The construction industry remains mired in recession as sector employment and spending continued to shrink even as the overall economy is showing increased strength...
March North American EBCIs Point to Continued Growth, but Reflect Increased Caution
Apr 13, 2011,
Senior executives at NEMA member companies reported that, on balance, business conditions facing their firms improved for a fifth consecutive month in March...
Construction Employment Declines in 36 States to January 2010 and January 2011
Apr 13, 2011,
Thirty-six states lost construction jobs between January 2010 and January 2011, even as more states added construction jobs than lost them between December and January...
Data Center Power Source Installed in Record Time
Apr 13, 2011,
Speed-to-market has taken up residence alongside total cost of ownership (TCO) in the top echelon of data center owners’ wish lists these days...
Cord reel
Apr 13, 2011,
The 8800 Series AUTO-LOC cord reel features a macroblend plastic housing suitable for use is commercial or industrial locations...
Safety
Apr 12, 2011,
Commonly recognized examples of confined spaces include transformer vaults and manholes. But we don't declare something a confined space only if it's on a list of recognized examples...
NEC in the Facility
Apr 12, 2011,
Suppose your broadband service provider has run cables to an interface box on your building exterior and has run a small ground wire from the cable shields or connector sleeves to a local ground rod...
Replacing PVC Conduit, Part 2
Apr 12, 2011,
In Part 1, we began planning this job, but we're not done yet. There's more planning to do. Do you have the proper tools and fixtures to work with PVC-coated conduit?...
Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz
Apr 12, 2011,
Incidents of equipment failure have increased noticeably over the past year. A review of maintenance department records shows a rise from historic levels in purchases of motors...
Loop splitter
Apr 12, 2011,
The Model QLS loop splitter and retransmitter sources up to four independently adjustable 4mA to 20mA outputs from a single input...
Hazardous location heater
Apr 11, 2011,
The CP Megatherm Series of vertically mounted electric heaters is designed to protect outdoor equipment against low temperatures in hazardous areas...
Aerial work platform
Apr 8, 2011,
ANSI A92.3-2006/CSA B354.1-04-compliant, the LiftPod FS60 aerial work platform combines the portability of a ladder with the stability of a work platform...
Eastern Oregon Allocates $1.5 Million at Zero Interest for Commercial, Residential PV Systems
Apr 8, 2011,
Deadlines approaching fast...
Multimeter
Apr 7, 2011,
The 490 Series multimeter features true rms readings, auto AC-DC voltage (1,000V) and current mode with frequency indication...
Handheld oscilloscopes
Apr 6, 2011,
This latest generation of Model OX 7100 (100MHz) Series and Model OX7200 (200MHz) Series of handheld 2- and 4-isloated-channel oscilloscopes include five tools in one...
Private Nonresidential Construction Spending Higher in February
Apr 6, 2011,
Private nonresidential construction spending increased 0.9% in February, according to the April 1 report by the U.S. Census Bureau...
Michaels Energy Opens Branch Office in Iowa
Apr 5, 2011,
The space features large windows providing plenty of daylight and connection with the outdoors, high ceilings, new indirect lighting with low power density, and use of existing 90%-plus efficient heating...
Label printer
Apr 5, 2011,
The DuraLabel 2000 PLUS handheld label printer allows users to print labels on ½-in., 1-in., and 2-in. vinyl supply...
Hospital Complex Cuts Lighting Energy Consumption by 51%
Apr 4, 2011,
For both energy conservation and economic reasons, Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia, set the goal of reducing its lighting energy consumption by at least 30% without sacrificing illumination quality...
Fluor Corp. Selected by SunPower to Build 20MW Arizona Solar Power Plant
Apr 4, 2011,
The plant, which began construction December 2010, is expected to be fully operational in 2011...
Voltage regulators
Apr 4, 2011,
The SVR-PL Series of ac power line regulators is designed to operate from −22°F to +149°F (−30°C to 65°C)...
IEC Chesapeake and the Community College of the District of Columbia Now Scheduling Classes and Events for the Summer and Fall
Apr 1, 2011,
Organization has several events planned for spring and summer...
National Contractors Group Names Two Electric Firms as Nation's Safest Construction Companies of 2010
Apr 1, 2011,
Contracting firms receive association’s Construction Safety Excellence Award for their commitment to safety training and education as well as strong safety record ...
DOE Launches America's Next Top Energy Innovator
Apr 1, 2011,
Initiative aims to double the number of startup companies coming out of the national laboratories...
