electrical design / engineering


Conceptual Estimates, Budgets, and Design-Build 

Jan 1, 2010, By Linda Candels, Candels Consulting

Comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between common estimating approaches...

Waiting Game 

Dec 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

Commercial mortgage foreclosures and federal funding measures shape predictions for the 2010 economic construction climate...

Multifamily Dwelling Unit Service and Feeder Calculations 

Dec 1, 2009, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

How to calculate the service for a single-family or a multifamily dwelling...

Two New Power Plants to be Built in Alaska 

Dec 1, 2009, 

Matanuska Electric Association reveals plans to build $400-million, 180MW gas-fired power plant north of Anchorage...

Sustainable Pipe Mill Surpasses California Title 24 Lighting Requirements 

Dec 1, 2009, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor

United Spiral Pipe constructs facility that meets LEED standards and exceeds California’s strict Title 24 lighting requirements...

Performance Anxiety 

Nov 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

Can intelligent buildings help close the LEED information gap?...

Multi-Use Portland High-Rise Blends Old with New 

Nov 1, 2009, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor

Sustainable design of new multi-use high-rise in Portland helps building achieve LEED certification...

The Effects of Underutilization 

Nov 1, 2009, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief

Electrical engineers and contractors must teach their customers the value of good design and sound operations/maintenance practices in intelligent building...

Cranes, Hoists, and the NEC 

Nov 1, 2009, By Mark Lamendola, Electrical Consultant

Avoid confusion before your next lift by learning the National Electrical Code requirements in Art. 430 and 610...

Study Evaluates Building Project Delivery and Procurement Methods for Achieving LEED Certification 

Oct 23, 2009, 

Results were recently released from the first phase of a comprehensive study to explore the impact of project delivery methods and procurement procedures on achieving sustainable design and construction goals...

The Basics of Control Relays 

Oct 1, 2009, By David Bredhold, Eaton Corp.

Inside the world of control relays, including how they’re constructed, how they work, and where they’re used...

How to Light Hazardous Environments 

Oct 1, 2009, By Steven L. Henry, EGS Electrical Group

Lighting fixtures play a critical role in the safe, efficient, and productive operation of any industrial facility or production process....

Health Care Facilities 

Oct 1, 2009, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Article 517 provides the requirements for those parts of health care facilities involving examination and treatment of patients...

Army Training Center Achieves 30% Energy Savings over ASHRAE 90.1 

Oct 1, 2009, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor

Sustainable design of new Armed Forces Reserve Center in New York helps it attain SPiRiT Gold certification...

Low-Voltage Cabling Requirements for Harsh, Industrial Applications 

Oct 1, 2009, By Peter McNeil, L-com Global Connectivity

How to select the right type of cabling for your industrial network...

Fair Trade 

Oct 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

OSHA evaluates product safety compliance mechanisms in the interest of U.S.-European trade agreements...

Selective Coordination Using Circuit Breakers 

Oct 1, 2009, By Benjamin O. Medich, P.E., Ballinger

How to design an electrical system in which the upstream protective device (fuse or circuit breaker) nearest to the system fault clears the fault without affecting the protective devices that are upstream from it...

The Basics of Using Circuit Breakers with Surge Protectors 

Oct 1, 2009, By Dion Neri, MCG Surge Protection

Clearing up confusion over what type of circuit breaker to use with surge protectors...

Learning the Limitations of Metal-Clad Enclosures 

Sep 1, 2009, By John J. Kolak, Praxis Corp.

There's a common misconception among many professionals in the electrical industry that can be prove to be deadly under certain circumstances some technicians,...

Acute Care Hospital Applies 3-D Modeling and Lean Construction Principles 

Sep 1, 2009, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor

Boasting a population of almost 3 million, St. Louis is America's 16th largest city. To help safeguard its citizens' health, the metro area recently opened...

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