March 2011
Cover Story
Simple Green
Mar 23, 2011 4:51 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
The latest energy-efficient products in the electrical industry...
Other Features
Eco Pioneer
Mar 24, 2011 10:17 AM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on education and training in renewable energy and sustainable design, prepares electrical workers for green jobs...
Measuring Productivity in Construction
Mar 24, 2011 9:57 AM, By Dr. Perry Daneshgari and Heather Moore, MCA, Inc.
Applying the new ASTM standard E2691-09 for measuring construction productivity at task, project, and industry levels...
The Art and Science of Safety
Mar 24, 2011 10:22 AM, By Jill Hermans, Faith Technologies
How generational differences and varied learning styles among employees can influence a safety culture...
Riding the Technology Wave
Mar 24, 2011 10:28 AM, By Brad Dawson, LTV Dynamics
How technology will drive business success for electrical contractors in the new economy...
National Electrical Code
Common Ground and Article 100
Mar 23, 2011 4:02 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Reviewing the most current definitions in the NEC ...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Mar 24, 2011 9:47 AM, 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?
Mar 24, 2011 10:37 AM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
Stumped by the Code?
Mar 23, 2011 4:18 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...
Industry Viewpoint
All Things Green
Mar 24, 2011 10:35 AM, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Renewable energy and energy efficiency markets take off ...
V/D/V Today
What Lurks in the Ceiling
Mar 24, 2011 10:33 AM, By Brian Hancock, RCDD, Henderson Engineers, Inc.
How to avoid code violations when installing ceiling-mounted equipment...
Project Spotlight
Football Stadium Renovation Scores a Touchdown
Mar 24, 2011 10:16 AM, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Kansas City Chiefs get $375-million renovation and 450,000-sq-ft expansion to stadium, including $38-million worth of electrical installations...
Contractor Connection
Solar Panels at Guarantee Electrical’s Illinois Office Produce 10% of Its Electrical Power Needs
Mar 23, 2011 4:47 PM
Solar panels produce 10% of electrical contracting firm’s electrical power needs at this location...
Estimating 101
Understanding the Estimating Process — Part 3 of 12
Mar 23, 2011 5:11 PM, By Linda Candels, Candels Consulting
Knowing when and what to bid...
Eye on Safety
Head Protection
Mar 23, 2011 5:14 PM
The latest safety tips, trends and products in the head protection arena...
Calculations Corner
Protective Device Coordination Study — Part 2 of 3
Mar 23, 2011 12:03 PM, By Frank Mercede, P.E., and Joseph N. Mercede, Mercedes Electric Co.
Exploring motor control center protection...
Product Spotlight
Focus on Software
Mar 24, 2011 10:06 AM
Document management software: WebSearch Grid document management software enhances internal and external collaboration, business process workflow, e-mail archiving, corporate compliance, and records retention management scheduling...
Analyze This
Analyze This, March 2011
Mar 23, 2011 11:21 AM
$371.41 million: Amount of U.S. manufacturing technology consumption in January...
Product News
New Products
Mar 24, 2011 10:02 AM
The SureCrimp line of copper compression connectors now includes narrow tang configurations. Designed for tight fitting applications...
