Taking The Labor Out Of Labor Tracking
Apr 1, 2007, By Tom Zind, Freelance Writer
When systemic problems plague a business, relief is immediate once they're revealed and corrected. At the same time, there's a natural tendency to resist...
Stumped by the Code?
Apr 1, 2007, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Q. Is it legal to make a mechanical transition from electrical metallic tubing (EMT) to flexible metal conduit with a fitting that joins these two raceways instead of installing a box?...
Product News
Mar 1, 2007,
HID lamp dimmers The ESD-7200 allows users to dim HID lamps as they would incandescent and fluorescent lamps. Suitable for both retrofits and new construction,...
AGC Becomes First National Launch Partner on 811 Campaign
Mar 1, 2007,
No matter how small the project, everyone from homeowners to contractors alike should know the importance of calling before digging; yet some still choose...
Powering CNC Equipment Article Prompts Consultant's Comments
Mar 1, 2007,
The October 2006 PQ Corner article, written by Thomas S. Key of EPRI, on the topic of Avoiding the Pitfalls of Powering CNC Equipment was very good; however,...
LA County Poised to Enjoy Increased Industrial Growth
Mar 1, 2007,
Home to one of the largest concentrations of industrial plants in the country, Los Angeles already has 475 major operational manufacturing and energy...
OSHA Revises Electrical Installation Standard
Mar 1, 2007,
Although virtually all workers in the electrical industry realize the potential dangers of electricity, and safety records at many companies continue...
K-12 Education Construction Surges Again
Mar 1, 2007, By Stefanie Kure Senior Associate Editor
Electrical contractors take note: K-12 education construction is on the upswing for 2007 and is projected to remain strong for almost a decade making...
Shocking Stat of the Month
Mar 1, 2007,
55% Percentage of U.S. households estimated to have residential subscriptions to broadband Internet services by year-end 2007. Source: Digital Lifestyles:...
Productivity Metrics
Mar 1, 2007, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
When you're a facilities construction project manager or subcontractor, your job can be as lonely as that of the Maytag repairman, but for an entirely...
Utilities Join Forces to Capture Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Data Centers
Mar 1, 2007,
Construction of new facilities by data center operators has many U.S. regions grappling with massive new demands for electric infrastructure. Space, cooling,...
Product News
Mar 1, 2007,
Excavator system The Hydraulic X-Change mounting system for Bobcat compact excavators features hydraulically activated attachment retention pins that...
BICSI Winter Conference Field Report
Mar 1, 2007, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Education was the name of the game at this year's BICSI Winter Conference, held Jan. 23-26 at the Gaylord Resort and Conference Center in Orlando, Fla....
Conduit Marking Device is a Knockout
Mar 1, 2007, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
After working as a commercial electrician/foreman for more than 11 years, Brent Galbreth, president of Deviser, Inc., Winchester, Calif., knew there had...
Ground-Fault Current: Problems and Solutions
Mar 1, 2007, Edited by John DeDad, senior director, editorial and EC&M development
When designing ground-fault protection (GFP) for a power distribution system, you should always consider the nature of the power source. If the power...
Inside Information
Mar 1, 2007, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Much like the dilemma of the chicken and the egg, it's difficult to pinpoint the origin of the perceived lack of true technological innovations for the...
Software Simplifies System Design
Mar 1, 2007, By Tom Zind, Freelance Writer
As electrical system design work grows more complex and becomes more closely linked with other project design elements, design engineers are turning to...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Mar 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...
What's Wrong Here?
Mar 1, 2007, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
Hint: Focus on what's not in the photo...
Focus on Software
Mar 1, 2007,
Safety grip selection The ez-Calc software CD allows users to choose the appropriate wire management device for their application requirements. The software...
Stumped by the Code?
Mar 1, 2007, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
All questions and answers are based on the 2005 NEC. Q. Does the Code require bonding around raceway knockouts for 277V or 480V feeders and branch circuits?...
Short Circuits
Mar 1, 2007,
The plant I recently relocated to uses a complicated HVAC system to deal with chemical fumes and humidity as well as heating and cooling....
Proper Working Drawing Sets: An Engineer's Perspective
Mar 1, 2007, By Brian Nicholson, P.E., C&I Engineering
On any given construction project, multiple parties work together toward common goals to complete the job on time, on budget, and without any accidents...
A Quick Guide to Making PQ Measurements
Mar 1, 2007, By John DeDad, senior director, editorial and EC&M development
The variety of test and measurement products available today can boggle the mind. From the mundane to the exotic, these instruments can practically lead...
