EMF and Public Health
The debate on electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and public health and safety raged back in the late '80s and early '90s. Discussions on the topic were
The True Cost of Maintenance
There's nothing like the excitement of a new project. You begin with a raw, clean site. You start with a fresh team of players. You're working with new
A Product Bonanza
If you like products as much as I do, you'll love this issue. It's bursting at the seams with loads of new product listings. Our product coverage begins
A Box for All Occasions
Short on features, but long on practicality, the One-Box non-metallic outlet box from Arlington Industries garnered the most votes from EC&M readers,
National Licensing is Long Overdue
Everyone knows electrical engineers must pass a professional engineer's exam and obtain a license to legally design electrical systems for public facilities
Show Me the Light
When we first started to pull this month's issue together I felt like I had a pretty good idea about the hot topics in the world of lighting. But after
Good Design, Bad Design
In support of this month's theme on electrical design, the EC&M editorial team, our Code consultants, and contributing authors worked long and hard to
Stupid Buildings Need You
When it's cold outside, I'm typically sitting in my office at work on the 4th floor of a five-story building suffocating from the dry heat being pumped
The Rental Movement
It's amazing how many different tools and pieces of equipment you can rent these days. Need a hand tool like a drill, cutter, or saw? No problem. You
Fearless Forecasters
Forecasting can be a tough business. Come to think of it, millions of people rely on a forecaster's predictions to do everything from getting dressed
Energy Conservation On My Mind
I must confess I'm not a great conservationist. In fact, I don't even consider myself a good one. It's not that I don't care about the environment or
A Classic Case of PQ Denial
It always amazes me how soon we forget the pain of a power outage. I can understand how this happens when the outage is brief, taking down the system
The Next-Generation Co-Op
It's been 20 years(!), but I still recall my co-op experience with Tampa Electric Co. with fond memories. I was a junior at the time, studying for my
Better Than Expected
Have you ever dreaded something but then once it was over said, Wow, that wasn't nearly as bad as I expected? You know, like the first time you attended
