The Art of Estimating
Apr 1, 2000, By Mike Holt, Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.
Although more experience will enhance your estimating efforts, an understanding of bidding practices will help you prepare your next bid more quickly and accurately....
Residential Construction Starts the Year with Marginal Increase
Apr 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
With an upturn in multifamily construction, housing production rose by a marginal 1.3% in February to a seasonally adjusted, annual rate of 1.78 million...
Fast-Track Theater Rebuild Defies the Odds
Apr 1, 2000, Edited by Ellen Parson, Managing Editor
Electrical system design, theater construction occur almost simultaneously....
New Online Service Makes Ordering Easier
Mar 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
GE Supply customers can place and track orders instantly over the Internet with GE Supply Net, the electrical distribution industry's first real-time...
New IEC Web Site for Contractors Unveiled
Feb 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
Estimation, Inc., Linthicum Heights, Md., recently completed a new comprehensive national Web site for the Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IEC): www.ieci.org ......
Installing PVC-Coated Conduit Correctly
Jan 1, 2000, By Joe Dodds
Taking installation precautions and using the proper tools impact performance significantly. Knowing these guidelines can help you prevent coating damage during installation....
Construction Workers Add a Handheld Computer to Their Tool Belt
Jan 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
Armed with miniature computing devices and Web technology, construction workers are joining the ranks of the Net savvy. Construction companies are using...
Contractor pulls fast one at San Francisco International
Dec 1, 1999, By EC&M Staff
When Rosendin Electric workers tried out a new cable-feeding machine that requires half the manpower of traditional cable pulls, it was almost like cheating....
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....
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?...
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....
