December 2011

COVER STORY

Double Takes

Dec 21, 2011 1:13 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

Construction industry analysts hope for a gradual recovery at best while they brace for a second recession next year ...

OTHER FEATURES

Making Labor Cost Reduction a Reality

Dec 21, 2011 12:40 PM, Dr. Perry Daneshgari and Heather Moore, MCA, Inc.

How to use unindentured workers to win electrical jobs and be profitable...

Troubleshooting Tips for AFCI Installations

Dec 21, 2011 12:56 PM, By Gerard Winstanley, NEMA

Basic wiring practices for AFCI-protected circuits...

The Significance of Small Wind-Powered Wind Systems

Dec 21, 2011 1:01 PM, By David Herres, Master Electrician

Stand-alone and utility-interactive, wind turbines rated 100kW or less are an increasingly important part of today’s renewable energy picture...

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Choosing the Right Raceway

Dec 21, 2011 12:15 PM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Although many types of raceway are similar, each exists for particular reasons. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each before making a final selection....

Illustrated Catastrophes- December 2011

Dec 22, 2011 3:31 PM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

More Code catastrophes uncovered and corrected in these faulty installations...

What’s Wrong Here? December 2011

Dec 24, 2011 5:01 PM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...

Code Quandaries: Stumped by the Code? December 2011

Dec 21, 2011 12:24 PM, Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered...

INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT

The Year Ahead

Dec 24, 2011 4:58 PM, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief

The good news and bad news for 2012 electrical industry...

INSIDE PQ

What Your IT Equipment Needs From A UPS

Dec 22, 2011 4:02 PM, By Chris Loeffler, Eaton Corp.

How to ensure UPS systems provide reliable power to IT equipment...

CONTRACTOR CONNECTION

Kaiser Electric Completes Work on First Catholic High School in Columbia, Mo.

Dec 21, 2011 12:29 PM

ESTIMATING 101

Understanding the Estimating Process — Part 12

Dec 21, 2011 1:27 PM, By Linda Candels, Candels Consulting

Final steps in wrapping up your bid...

AROUND THE CIRCUIT

Solar Power International: Field Report

Dec 21, 2011 12:07 PM, Ward's Dealer Business Magazine, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief

Highlights of Dallas solar convention and trade show...

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Product Spotlight, December 2011

Dec 22, 2011 4:12 PM

ANALYZE THIS

WHAT'S WRONG HERE?

What’s Wrong Here? December 2011

Dec 24, 2011 5:01 PM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...

PRODUCT NEWS

Product Spotlight, December 2011

Dec 22, 2011 4:12 PM

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The Poledancer is a portable tool that replaces the need for users to own or rent a bucket truck, pole truck, lift, or crane to maintain and install parking lot lighting...

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