New Kid on the Block
People love a hero it gives them someone to root for, someone to look up to, someone to count on. The funny thing about being a hero, though, is that
One Engineer Can Make a Difference
We all know how important it is for young people to have good, strong role models in life someone to look up to, to idolize, to emulate. Most kids worship
Down, But Not Out
Based on everything I've learned in the last month or two, 2003 won't be the turnaround year in construction everyone was hoping for. Yes, there might
Let's Talk Technology
If you spend much time on construction sites, you've no doubt noticed that they don't look much like they used to. As with every other facet of your daily
Expanding Our Reach
Starting with this issue, EC&M just got bigger a lot bigger! The magazine now reaches 145,000 electrical professionals every month. That's a 45% increase
Not Without Its Faults
The proper application of circuit protective devices is crucial in the design and construction of a safe and reliable power distribution system. On the
Not Much to Smile About
Early in the year, many economists predicted an end to our country's recession by midyear. But as we step into the third quarter, the business climate
Who's in Control Anyway?
An interesting debate has surfaced in the world of AC drives, pitting the mechanical engineer against the electrical engineer ...
Don't Fight the Future
Can someone please tell me who first said computers will simplify my life and make me more efficient?
Division 17 Takes a Detour
On January 31, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Executive Committee approved a recommendation by its CSI MasterFormat Expansion Task Team
Looking Forward to 2002
If you're like most everyone else I know, you'll probably agree 2001 was not a very good year. The after-effects of an absurd Presidential election, widespread
