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Building Information Modeling and Lighting Design

The pros and cons of using building information modeling (BIM) on today's digitally informed lighting designs

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Mar. 4, 2013

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Designers Stress Importance of Early Energy Modeling

In a new feature available to members of BuildingGreen, Environmental Building News stresses the importance of modeling “early” and “often” for the biggest savings in energy and costs....More
Jan. 16, 2013

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Building Information Modeling and Lighting Design 1

The pros and cons of using building information modeling (BIM) on today's digitally informed lighting designs...More
Nov. 8, 2012

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

BICSI Fall 2012 Field Report

Held September 16-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., the BICSI 2012 Fall Conference drew more than 4,000 attendees, exhibitors, and visitors....More
Jul. 25, 2012

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Interstates Control Systems, Inc. Achieves CSIA's Certified Member Status for Fourth Time

Interstates Control Systems, Inc. was recently reviewed by an independent auditor and has achieved the Control System Integrators Association’s (CSIA) Certified Member status for the fourth time....More
Jul. 24, 2012

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Mobile Apps in the Electrical Construction Industry 5

According to a press release issued by Gartner — an information technology research and advisory company — late last year, Apple and Android app stores offer hundreds of thousands of applications to mobile users. The research firm forecasts that by 2014, there will be more than 70 billion mobile application downloads from app stores every year. That’s a staggering number! This means there’s most likely an app available right now to help you do whatever it is you wish to accomplish....More
Jul. 24, 2012

Article

Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Sharing Data in the Construction Industry

Technologically speaking, the construction industry lags other industries, such as retail, manufacturing, finance, logistics, and health care. However, people in the construction industry aren’t behind; we are just as likely as those in other industries to adopt, embrace, or resist individual technologies, such as mobile devices, tablets, GPS-enabled devices, and other gadgets....More
May 10, 2012

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American Institute of Architects Launches Education and Training Portal

New portal to host Contract Documents training, education resources in one convenient place...More
May 8, 2012

News

Patti Engineering Unveils Platform to Share Industry Expertise, Engage with Community

Patti Engineering, Inc. recently introduced new blog Engineer Chatter...More
Apr. 1, 2012

Commentary

Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Overcoming Data Privacy Hurdles in a Smart Grid

Data access and security issues related to Smart Grid implementation...More
Mar. 8, 2012

News

Power Matters Alliance Opens for Business

IEEE announces the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) is now opening its doors to new members...More

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Understand Arc Flash Safety for Motor Control Centers

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Apr. 15, 2013

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