Retrofit Secrets They Never Told You
Sep 1, 2000, By Mark Lamendola
As the demand for upgrading older buildings to today's data-capable standards increases, you can profit from retrofitting opportunities. But to do so, you need to change some rules of the game....
Project Management: An Energy Service Company's Perspective
Sep 1, 2000, By Mary Kay Sheahan
By changing its approach to project management, an energy service company improves on-time performance while lowering costs - even during peak demand time....
Secrets to Estimating Datacom Work, Part 2
Aug 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
Knowing the steps involved with installing optical fiber systems can keep you from losing your shirt on your next datacom estimate....
Secrets to Estimating Datacom Work, Part 1
Jul 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
It doesn't have to be one of life's great mysteries....
Don't Get Pulled in the Wrong Direction
Jul 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
To ensure your next cable pull runs smoothly, you must understand the proper techniques for handling cable and plan ahead to avoid complications....
New Metal Conduit and Tubing Standard
Jun 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., recently introduced a new technical publication, NEMA FB 2.10, Selection and Installation...
Lesson 3: Installing Supporting Structures
Jun 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg
Do you have what it takes to become a registered telecom technician? Enroll in this course now to prepare your start in datacom wiring training. What...
Retainage: Dollars and $ense That Don't Add Up
Jun 1, 2000, By EC&M Staff
Imagine how your dentist would react if you told him or her, prior to an appointment, that you were not planning on paying the bill until you were convinced...
Planning Your Way to Successful Installations
May 1, 2000, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consultant
Before pulling wire or cable, you must develop a solid project plan. This helps you to proceed without unnecessary questions or unexpected problems....
Fast-Track Theater Rebuild Defies the Odds
Apr 1, 2000, Edited by Ellen Parson, Managing Editor
Electrical system design, theater construction occur almost simultaneously....
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...
