Analyze This
Nov 1, 2008,
According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), falls are one of the leading causes of traumatic occupational death, accounting for 8% of all occupational fatalities from trauma....
Spreading the Wealth
Nov 1, 2008, By Brad Dawson, LTV Dynamics
Contractors who resist the urge to hoard profits can reap big rewards by establishing a shared compensation arrangement...
Pacific Northwest Poised for Industrial Growth
Nov 1, 2008,
Despite the recent economic downturn, the Pacific Northwest market region, encompassing the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia, has one of the highest concentrations of industrial project spending in North America....
Product News
Oct 1, 2008,
Current-limiting fuses The Low-Peak family of current-limiting fuses is for use in main, feeder, and branch circuits up to 600V, or for supplemental protection...
Product News
Oct 1, 2008,
Power quality recorder The DM-II Plus power quality recorder is available in a kit that includes the power recorder, three current transducers, and four...
Product News
Oct 1, 2008,
Laser tool The PMC 36 combilaser combines the functions of a point laser and a line laser in one tool. The device projects five visible points and two...
A Taxing Time
Oct 1, 2008, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Man, things don't look and feel all that great right now, do they? The credit crisis has American and foreign businesses shaking in their boots, and the...
Evaluating Electric Motor Repair Shops
Sep 1, 2008, By Fredrik Fränding, SKF Service Division
Electric motor failures are often caused by “in-operation” factors, such as production activities and the factory environment in which they operate....
The Power of Information Technology
Sep 1, 2008, By Roger Kirk, Computer Guidance Corp.
Electrical contractors today face an increasingly challenging business environment, with tight margins, skilled staff shortages, and administrative demands...
The Case of Overheated Transformers and Neutral Conductors
Sep 1, 2008, By Steven L. Pay, P.E., L.C., LEED AP, Finnegan Erickson Associates
Historically, typical loads of commercial power systems have been predominately linear; however, in the last few decades, a significant portion of these...
White Paper Outlines Arc Flash Loss Prevention Program
Sep 1, 2008,
A white paper recently published by M.C. Dean, Inc., an Atlanta-based electrical construction and engineering firm, outlines six core steps businesses should follow to protect their workers and companies from arc flash explosions...
Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Emergency Power
Sep 1, 2008, By Burton R. Klein, P.E., Burton Klein Associates and Edward Ginsburg, FIAE, Task Force Solutions
There has been considerable debate in recent years as to the emergency electrical power needs of freestanding, outpatient ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs)....
Lighting for the 21st Century
Sep 1, 2008, By Michael C. Schmitt, Egan Co.
Faced with the challenges of conserving energy, simplifying maintenance, and lowering expenses, this is a dynamic time for electrical contractors to provide...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Sep 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC)....
Focus on Hand Tools
Sep 1, 2008,
Subcompact driver The 2401-22 is a 12V subcompact driver that delivers 100 in./lb of torque. Weighing 2 lb, the company says the tool can drive 130 3-in....
Resolving Resource Overload Issues
Sep 1, 2008, By Tom Clark, PhD, Project Success, Inc.
After the project manager has developed a detailed schedule for a new project, one nagging question typically remains...
Highway High-Visibility Apparel
Sep 1, 2008,
According to Washington, D.C.-based Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), an average of three deaths and 160 injuries occur in U.S. highway construction...
The Basics of Vector Analysis Part 2
Sep 1, 2008,
Last month, we clarified the definition of a vector and showed you how vectors are added, subtracted, multiplied, and divided. This month, we'll see how...
San Francisco Poised to Become New Windy City?
Sep 1, 2008,
Within the city limits of San Francisco, there are only six wind-energy turbines, including three on private homes....
UK Housing Starts Lowest Since 1945
Sep 1, 2008,
Paralleling trends in the U.S. construction market, housing starts in Great Britain this year are forecast to be the lowest since 1945...
Ready, Set Sorry, Time's Up!
Sep 1, 2008, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Have you ever received a flyer or coupon in the mail that got you really excited, but then burst your bubble when you realized the sales date ended yesterday?...
Solar PV System Powers California Company's Headquarters
Sep 1, 2008, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
The most populous state in the nation, California is also among the most progressive when it comes to implementing renewable energy initiatives. One such...
Product News
Sep 1, 2008,
3-phase UPS The 90-NET 3-phase online UPS system delivers 675kW, 750kVA per module to loads with power factors ranging from 0.9 leading to 0.9 lagging...
2009 Truck & Van Preview
Sep 1, 2008, By the Editors of Fleet Owner magazine
While there are some new and improved truck models making their debut in 2009, it will be a quiet year as medium- and heavy-duty truck makers prepare for the last round of changes to diesel exhaust emission standards to go into effect in 2010....
Product News
Sep 1, 2008,
Earth ground resistance tester The 61-796 earth ground resistance tester features large, easy-to-read graphics on a high-contrast LCD, according to the...
