Projected Construction Employment Numbers Not in Sync
Aug 1, 2007,
One of the most intriguing empirical puzzles brought about by recent U.S. economic conditions is the apparent disconnect between measures of output and...
Digital Dimming with DALI
Aug 1, 2007, By Rick Miller, RNM Engineering, Inc., and Craig DiLouie, Lighting Controls Association
In any dimming system, the ballasts and controllers must be able to speak the same language. In the case of digital dimming systems, this language is...
From the Front Lines
Aug 1, 2007, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
There's a common saying electrical contractors have about electrical inspectors: Arguing with an inspector about the Code is like wrestling with a pig...
Short Circuits
Aug 1, 2007,
The Power of Darkness As an electrical designer at a NASA center, I once got a phone call from a user who had contracted for a turnkey installation of...
Police Power
Aug 1, 2007, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
In support of our editorial theme this month (i.e., testing & maintenance), I thought a more personal view on this topic was in order. My wife and I recently...
The Power of the R5 Business Model
Aug 1, 2007, By Bradley Dawson, LTV Dynamics
In today's business climate, strategic planning has become an annual administrative exercise for upper management. Every year, business owners brush off...
Rethinking Electrical Safety
Aug 1, 2007, By Bennie Kennedy, Square D/Schneider Electric
When an electrical accident occurs, hindsight is always 20/20. More often than not, upon investigation and re-evaluation, investigators find multiple...
Addressing Arc Flash Concerns Through Smart Design
Aug 1, 2007, By Bill Woods P.E., Integrated Engineering Solutions
Every so often, the electrical industry is able to add to our understanding of what makes a safe, well-designed electrical system. This knowledge can...
Observations on Supplemental Grounding and Bonding: Part 2
Aug 1, 2007, By William Bush, Panduit
In Part 1 of this article (July 2007), we described (per the Emerald Book and ANSI J-STD-07-A) supplemental grounding and bonding from the grounding electrode...
Gen-Set Article Generates Reader Feedback
Aug 1, 2007,
Your article in the April issue, Top Nine Reasons Generators Fail to Start, had quite a bit of excellent information on gen-set maintenance. Unfortunately,...
From the Forensic Files of NIOSH
Aug 1, 2007,
Lack of communication and disregard for proper work procedures resulted in the electrocution of a licensed journeyman electrician employed by a Kentucky...
ASA Sets Code of Ethics for Construction Subcontractors
Aug 1, 2007,
In response to the corporate scandals of the 1990s, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 began requiring public companies to disclose whether they have adopted...
SHOCKING STAT OF THE MONTH
Aug 1, 2007,
42.9 BILLION METRIC TONS Projected number of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2030.Source: Energy Information Administration, Washington,...
Industry's First PV Installation Textbook Unveiled
Aug 1, 2007,
The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry (NJATC) a joint program of the International Brotherhood of Electrical...
Article 230: Services Part 1
Aug 1, 2007, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Article 230, which consists of seven parts, provides the installation requirements for service conductors and equipment. Parts II, III, and IV address...
Manufacturing Facilities Market Poised for Continued Growth
Aug 1, 2007, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Thanks to an increasingly competitive global market and a stronger-than-anticipated U.S. economy, the outlook for manufacturing construction spending...
SHOCKING STAT OF THE MONTH
Aug 1, 2007,
18.6% Percentage increase projected for the structured cabling systems (SCS) market in the next five years. In 2007, the SCS market is forecast to end...
Putting the Web to Work
Aug 1, 2007, By Tom Zind, Freelance Writer
With a half-century under its belt, Malko Electric Co., Morton Grove, Ill., takes rightful pride in its long list of accomplishments. But it's not just...
Wiring 911
Aug 1, 2007, By Burton Klein, P.E., Burton Klein Associates
What does an electrician working in a health care facility either as an employee or as a contractor need to know so that he doesn't jeopardize the safety...
Product News
Aug 1, 2007,
Synthetic pulling lubricants Premium Synthetic winter-grade pulling lubricant can be used in temperatures ranging from -20F to 120F. Available in a 1-qt...
North American Industrial Spending Index Experiences 40% Growth
Aug 1, 2007,
Compared to 2006, the June 2007 value of active industrial projects in North America is up 40.21%, continuing a three-month trend of increasing growth,...
Product News
Aug 1, 2007,
Current sensors The AcuAMP series of current sensors, transducers, and switches is UL, cUL, and CE approved, and features a five-year warranty. The ACT...
OTDR Module Makes Fiber Cable Testing a Snap
Aug 1, 2007, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
It's no secret that electrical technicians are always looking for ways to maximize efficiency and profits by shortening labor hours on a job site. When...
Spin-Offs
Aug 1, 2007, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
At first glance, Kay-R Electric, Syracuse, N.Y., seems like a typical electrical contracting firm. The company specializes in electrical construction...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Aug 1, 2007, 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). Without...
