January 2011
Cover Story
Willful and Serious Violations
Jan 24, 2011 5:11 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
U.S. Postal Service faces nationwide complaint for electrical safety violations...
Other Features
Silver Streak
Jan 25, 2011 12:12 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Residential retrofit market expected to benefit as aging U.S. population opts to grow old at home...
Breaking Down the Basics of Cable Pulling
Jan 24, 2011 4:41 PM, By Mark DeVeau, P.E., TMP Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Things to consider before you start your next cable pull...
National Electrical Code
Branch Circuits – Part 1
Jan 24, 2011 4:48 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
The ins and outs of branch circuit installations...
Illustrated Catastrophes, January 2011
Jan 24, 2011 5:22 PM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without criticizing anyone or any product, the following scenarios present us with serious safety questions....
What’s Wrong Here?
Jan 25, 2011 12:25 PM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
Stumped by the Code?
Jan 24, 2011 4:52 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...
Industry Viewpoint
Home Sweet Home
Jan 25, 2011 12:24 PM, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Remodeling work may breathe new life into struggling residential sector...
V/D/V Today
Firestopping Communications Cabling Systems
Jan 25, 2011 12:20 PM, By Brian Hancock, RCDD, Henderson Engineers, Inc.
Requirements for installing firestopping communications or other low-voltage cabling...
Safety & Security
The Seven Deadly Misconceptions of Arc Flash Labeling
Jan 25, 2011 12:17 PM, By Frank Mercede, P.E., and Joseph N. Mercede, Mercedes Electric Co.
Understanding the misconceptions of arc flash labeling and the tragic consequences of non-compliance...
Project Spotlight
Carrier-Neutral Data Center is Wired for Success
Jan 24, 2011 5:24 PM, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
KST Electric performs electrical installation work on phase one of the $150-million Austin Data Center 2 (ADC2)...
Contractor Connection
Alterman Wins AGC Safe Specialty Contractor of the Year Award
Jan 24, 2011 5:08 PM
San Antonio electrical contracting firm wins AGC Safe Specialty Contractor of the Year award...
Estimating 101
Understanding the Estimating Process - Part 1 of 12
Jan 24, 2011 5:14 PM, By Linda Candels, Candels Consulting
Understanding the estimating process from start to finish...
Around the Circuit
Greenbuild 2010 Sets Attendance Record
Jan 24, 2011 4:38 PM, By Jim Lucy, Chief Editor, Electrical Wholesaling Magazine
Greenbuild sets attendance record, focuses on building sustainable structures...
Eye on Safety
Eye Protection
Jan 24, 2011 5:18 PM
The latest safety tips, trends and products in the construction eyewear arena...
Calculations Corner
Arc Flash Calculations Clarified
Jan 24, 2011 4:44 PM, By Frank Mercede, P.E., and Joseph N. Mercede, Mercedes Electric Co.
Performing sample arc flash computations using the IEEE Std 1584 method...
Product Spotlight
Focus on Boxes and Enclosures
Jan 25, 2011 12:27 PM
Dust- and watertight, the NBF Series of latchable plastic enclosures is designed to meet NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4x, 12, 13, and IEC529-IP66 requirements...
Analyze This
Analyze This, January 2011
Jan 24, 2011 4:17 PM
Percentage jump in average office rents during the fourth quarter of 2010, marking the first increase since the second quarter of 2008...
Product News
New Electrical Products, January 2011
Jan 25, 2011 12:30 PM
The Trinergy modular UPS system offers 99% energy efficiency by combining all three standard functioning modes...
