Product News
Dec 1, 2009,
Wire duct Clipline wire duct features flexible that have two score lines, facilitating removal. In addition, the wire duct features a notched score line...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Dec 1, 2009, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without criticizing anyone or any product, the following scenarios present us with serious safety questions....
Private Construction Declines by Double Digits for October 2009
Dec 1, 2009,
Privately funded construction investments post 21.9% decline in October 2009 compared to previous year...
What's Wrong Here?
Dec 1, 2009,
Here’s your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else’s work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
Waiting Game
Dec 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Commercial mortgage foreclosures and federal funding measures shape predictions for the 2010 economic construction climate...
How Low Can We Go?
Dec 1, 2009, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Why non-residential sector may make construction market outlook worse before it gets better...
Troubleshooting Training Software Is the Real Deal
Dec 1, 2009, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Version 4 of troubleshooting software allows users to develop skills to repair motor circuits...
Focus on Wiring Devices
Dec 1, 2009,
New product spotlight on wiring devices for electrical contractors, electrical engineers, and plant facility personnel...
BICSI Fall Conference Field Report
Dec 1, 2009, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Las Vegas fall meeting focuses on security, building automation, and IP convergence...
The Status of Solid-State Lighting Today
Dec 1, 2009, By James Brodrick, Ph.D., U.S. Department of Energy
How electrical professionals can analyze emerging LED technologies...
New Jersey Expands Solar Loan Program
Dec 1, 2009,
PSE&G to finance installation of additional 51MW of solar energy systems in its electric service area...
Two New Power Plants to be Built in Alaska
Dec 1, 2009,
Matanuska Electric Association reveals plans to build $400-million, 180MW gas-fired power plant north of Anchorage...
Sustainable Pipe Mill Surpasses California Title 24 Lighting Requirements
Dec 1, 2009, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
United Spiral Pipe constructs facility that meets LEED standards and exceeds California’s strict Title 24 lighting requirements...
Bootstrapping Your Way to Business Growth
Dec 1, 2009, By Brad Dawson, LTV Dynamics
By reinvesting free cash flow back into the growth cycle of a business, bootstrapping helps contractors combat the recession...
Avoiding Contact with Energized Electrical Conductors
Dec 1, 2009, By Dennis M. Gleason, CPE, PECO Energy
Being your own safety advocate might mean the difference from going home at the end of the day and becoming an injury or fatality statistic...
Cranes, Hoists, and the NEC
Nov 1, 2009, By Mark Lamendola, Electrical Consultant
Avoid confusion before your next lift by learning the National Electrical Code requirements in Art. 430 and 610...
Performance Anxiety
Nov 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Can intelligent buildings help close the LEED information gap?...
Fending Off Schedule Acceleration
Nov 1, 2009, By Bob Mitchell, Integrated Management Group LLC
Electrical contractors learn how to identify the warning signs of project distress before it’s too late...
Solving Problems after Energy Upgrades
Nov 1, 2009, By Randy Barnett, Step1 energy Audit
Learning to troubleshoot and repair power quality problems in-house after an energy upgrade ...
Product News, Nov 2009
Nov 1, 2009,
Local area power center The LAPC 3.0 is a 3kVA uninterruptible power distribution solution designed for use in facilities measuring 2,500 sq ft or less....
What's Wrong Here?
Nov 1, 2009, By Brian McPartland, NEC Consultant
Here’s your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else’s work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Nov 1, 2009, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
Illustrated National Electrical Code (NEC) Catastrophes...
Focus on Test and Measurement
Nov 1, 2009,
New product spotlight on test and measurement equipment for electrical contractors, electrical engineers, and plant facility personnel...
Product News, Nov 2009
Nov 1, 2009,
AC motors The IronHorse general-purpose AC motor line now includes 3-phase 1,200 rpm 6-pole and 3,600 rpm 2-pole models. The six new 56C 3,600 rpm rolled...
AGC Reveals Construction Industry Recovery Plan
Nov 1, 2009,
Associated General Contractors of America unveils new “Build Now for the Future: A Blueprint for Economic Growth” plan to revive the construction industry...
