June 2010

Cover Story

Arc Flash Review

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

Industry update on arc flash studies and proposed revisions to safety standards...

Other Features

Risky Business

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

In an uncertain economic climate, surety providers require more and better bonding capacity from electrical subcontractors...

Managing Commodity Price Escalations

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Linda Candels, Candels Consulting

How electrical contractors can learn to anticipate price changes on materials...

The Basics of Personal Protective Grounding

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By John J. Kolak, Praxis Corp.

Following proper personal protective grounding/bonding practices is just as important as wearing the proper PPE...

National Electrical Code

Flexible Cords, Cables and Fixture Wire

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Understanding the wiring requirements of Article 400, including guidelines for flexible cords, cables, and fixture wires...

Illustrated Catastrophes

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Brian J. McPartland, 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....

Stumped by the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered. All questions and answers are based on the 2008 NEC...

What's Wrong Here?

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant

Here’s your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else’s work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...

Industry Viewpoint

Pushing for Safer Work Practices

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief

Overview of proposed changes to the 2012 edition of NFPA 70E, “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace”...

Forensic Casebook

The Case of the Engine Room Electrocution

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Michael S. Morse, Ph.D., J.D., University of San Diego

Forensic investigation into death of boat owner leads to questions of accountability for safety of the vessel’s electrical environment...

PQ Corner

Developing a Power Quality Maintenance Program

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Michael Kizuik, P.E., Manitoba Hydro

Use PQ indices to improve system availability in industrial facilities...

Construction Watch

Inside Wind Load Installation Requirements for Generating Systems

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM

Wind load compliance provisions of the International Building Code and power system equipment...

Non-Residential Construction Spending Shows Slight Boost in April

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM

Private non-residential construction spending increased 1.7% in April for the first time since March 2009...

Shocking Stat of the Month

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM

Percentage increase in the value of construction starts in January through April 2010,as compared to the same months of 2009...

Analyze This

Analyze This, June 2010

Jul 26, 2010 3:25 PM

Percentage increase in construction employment (+14,000 jobs) in April, marking the second straight month of improvement...

Product Spotlight

Focus on Safety

Jun 1, 2010 12:00 PM

Spotlight on safety products for electrical contractors, electrical engineers, and plant facility personnel...

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