Ten Tips for Using Estimating Software
Nov 1, 1999, By Eric David, Accubid Systems
You've now got the estimating software your competitor used to beat you last year. It looks great. The problem is, how do you use it?...
Timeless Tips for Terminating Aluminum Cables
Nov 1, 1999, Edited by John A. DeDad, Editorial Director
If you follow practical guidelines for installing and terminating aluminum cables, using these conductors makes sense in many applications....
Getting the most from your transformer installation
Oct 1, 1999, Morgan, Robert B.
When your transformer arrives on-site, various assembly and testing procedures must be carried out before placing the unit in service.Your large MVA-sized...
Ten Tips for Using Bidding Software
Aug 1, 1999, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
Your main competitors always get the better jobs, and they seem to know exactly how much to charge. What's their secret? It may be they use bidding software....
Guidelines for installing transformers - Part 2.
Jul 1, 1999, Morgan, Robert B.
The successful operation of a transformer is pendent on proper installation as well as on proper design and manufacture. Part 1 of this article, which...
Guidelines for installing transformers, part 1.
Jun 1, 1999, Morgan, Robert R.
When your transformer arrives on site, various procedures should be carried out to assure successful operation.The successful operation of a transformer...
Knowing liquid-filled transformer installation requirements.
Jun 1, 1999, Loyd, Richard E.
Knowing NEC, NESC, insurer, and listing agency installation requirements will help you select the best type of insulating medium for the application.Increasing...
Six Tips to Good Project Management
May 1, 1999, By John A. DeDad, Editor-in-Chief
Even the best project managers run into trouble. Here are six tips to keep you from tripping up on what many consider common sense considerations....
Online Shopping: The Real Story
Mar 1, 1999, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
You're tempted by the online superstores and electrical vendor sites you've seen on the Internet. The prices are good, and the promises of quick delivery save you expensive time. You could conveniently place an order and have it delivered to your door. The question is: Should you?...
1999 Construction Forecast
Feb 1, 1999, By John A. DeDad, Editor-in-Chief
"If 1998 was Mark McGwire hitting 70 home runs, what we'll see in 1999 is 62 home runs:something that would have been a record breaker, except for the...
How To Enhance Your Job-Site Productivity
Dec 1, 1998, By Joseph R. Knisely, Senior Editorial Consultant
Trim project labor and increase productivity using custom-made tools and prejob planning....
What Makes a Good Working Drawing?
Nov 1, 1998, By Leonard Lamendola and Mark Lamendola
Your head electrician just delivered the bad news. Three major feeders are wrong, and you have to redo them. Unfortunately, they are the service entrance feeders, and you've already poured cement over them. Not only that, 10 of your lighting runs don't meet Code, and you have to replace 37 receptacle circuits because the receptacles are in the wrong places. Bad working drawings have struck again!...
