Real Ways to Reduce Material Handling Costs
Jun 1, 2008, By Philip E. Nimmo IV and Heather M. Moore, MCA, Inc.
The main goal of any contractor is achieving a high-quality installation on time and on budget. According to in-house research, MCA, Inc....
Cathodic Protection Systems and the NEC
Jun 1, 2008, By Whitt L. Trimble and Eddie Guidry, Fluor Enterprises, Inc.
During the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) review cycle, a relatively simple revision was made that created a significant change on the cathodic protection (CP) systems of petroleum and chemical facilities (plants)....
Mastering Production Tracking Methodologies
Jun 1, 2008, By David Brown, D. Brown Management
The process of tracking production is arguably the most important skill a project leader can master. Whether you're a crew leader, foreman, superintendent, or project manager, learning the skills necessary for effective production tracking will help your career immensely....
Article 600: Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
Jun 1, 2008, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Every commercial occupancy needs a form of identification, the standard method of which is typically the electric sign. This is one reason why you'll be working with Art. 600 if you do much commercial or industrial work....
Low-Voltage Lighting Primer
Jun 1, 2008,
The use of low-voltage lighting systems has become increasingly popular over the past several years. In fact, low-voltage halogen and xenon lighting systems...
BICSI 2008 Spring Conference Field Report
Jun 1, 2008, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Held April 15-18 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center in Nashville, Tenn., the BICSI 2008 Spring Conference drew more than 2,100 information transport system (ITS) registered attendees, exhibitors, and visitors...
Product News
Jun 1, 2008,
Conduit Fiber-Guard low-smoke zero halogen (LSZH) conduit is flame-retardant with low-flame propagation and meets NFPA and UL-1685 standards for confined...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Jun 1, 2008, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
Gary Parker, P.E., Burns & McDonnell, Centennial, Colo., found a circuit breaker panel installation that's gone through a few changes that do not comply with the NEC....
LightCongress 2008 Field Report
Jun 1, 2008, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
The 6th Annual LightCongress, held on April 22 at the Hotel Affinia Manhattan, allowed lighting professionals and students in the New York area to learn about green initiatives that can ensure profitability in the industry....
Starting Over
Jun 1, 2008, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Imagine waking up one morning and finding the business that you've spent years, maybe even decades, pouring your heart and soul into has just disappeared....
Code Quandaries
Jun 1, 2008, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Q. Can I connect the neutral conductor to the equipment-grounding terminal at both the transformer and the first disconnect?...
North American Industrial Plant Construction Continues Rapid Climb
Jun 1, 2008,
With a total investment value of plants currently under construction in 2008 predicted to exceed $181 billion, grassroot industrial plant construction...
Powering Change in the Data Center
Jun 1, 2008, By Russell Shetler, Emerson Network Power
Changes in the quantity, configuration, and density of servers are reshaping the data center environment these days....
Calculating Series Voltage Drop
Jun 1, 2008, By Walter Boncal, P.E., Electrical Designers' Reference
Series voltage drop is the progressive loss of voltage that occurs when feeding a string of parallel-connected loads. It's of particular concern when...
Product News
Jun 1, 2008,
Photovoltaic fuses These photovoltaic (PV) array protection fuses feature ratings from 8A to 15A at 1,000VDC. The PV fuses also comply with the operating...
Product News
Jun 1, 2008,
Steel switch boxes This series of steel switch boxes in available in multiple sizes and models from 1-in. to 3-in. deep. With more than 500 SCUs, box...
Wind Turbine Maker Fined for Safety Violations
Jun 1, 2008,
On August 25, 2007, the collapse of a wind turbine tower at the Klondike III Wind Farm near Wasco, Ore., killed one worker and injured another. As a result...
UL 1449 and the 2008 NEC
Jun 1, 2008, By Joseph DeGregoria, Underwriters Laboratories
The use of surge protective devices (SPDs) within residential, commercial, and industrial applications has sharply increased over the last decade...
Focus on Computers & Software
Jun 1, 2008,
Online lighting estimator The CalcMaster online interior lighting estimator is now available in Flash format for enhanced interactivity and a richer,...
AGC Supports New Construction Ethics Association
Jun 1, 2008,
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Washington, D.C., applauds the Construction Industry Ethics and Compliance Initiative (CIECI) and...
Hand Tools Detect AC Voltage in a Snap
Jun 1, 2008, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
We all realize electricity can be dangerous, but did you know that people have been killed by as little as 100VAC? To help keep electrical workers safe,...
Bridge and Observatory are a Maine Attraction
Jun 1, 2008, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Boasting 17 million acres of forestland and 3,500 miles of coastline, Maine is known for its abundance of beautiful scenery. The completion of the new...
Disaster Planning
Jun 1, 2008, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
On Aug. 30, 2005, Jimmy Haynes, owner of JH Haynes Electric, Gulfport, Miss., returned to his shop after weathering Hurricane Katrina...
Recession-Proofing Your Business
Jun 1, 2008, By Bradley Dawson, LTV Dynamics
It's no secret that the U.S. economy is on the brink of another recession. A faltering financial industry, escalating energy costs, and sky-high material costs all play into our economic insecurities....
