CD-ROM helps contractors plan for management succession
Nov 6, 2002,
Contractors concerned by what will happen to their business and assets after they die have a new source of information on planning estate and management...
Working With An Outside Testing Firm
Nov 1, 2002, By Paul Hartman, Advanced Electrical Testing
Addressing key concerns can make testing faster, better, and cheaper....
The Dangers of Working Hot
Nov 1, 2002, By Ralph Crawford, P.E.
An electrician dies after working on an energized 277V circuit. Find out why his employer wasn't held responsible....
What's New in Predictive Maintenance?
Nov 1, 2002, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Consultant
Combinations of new and existing technology have changed the face of predictive maintenance....
The Keys to Extended Battery Life
Nov 1, 2002, By Bob Blohm, EnerSys, Inc.
It's easy to set the stage for battery reliability if you know the requirements....
Anatomy of a Meltdown
Oct 16, 2002, By Bob Ross, Electro-Test, Inc.
A catastrophic failure in a switchboard can teach us important lessons....
Processing Invoices the Electronic Way
Oct 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
As document imaging begins to catch on in the construction industry, some contractors are replacing manual data entry with scanning to streamline accounting....
Case of the Chronic Boiler Burndown
Oct 1, 2002, By Dr. Dale Rummer, P.E., DR Consulting
When an electric boiler control system fails for the fifth time, an electrician sustains sever injuries. A forensic investigation finds improper electrical testing procedures at the heart of the problem....
1,000-Year Flood Paralyzes Texas Medical Center
Sep 26, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
After Tropical Storm Allison dumped more than 3 ft of rain on the Houston area last summer, the facility operations staff at Texas Medical Center, along with hundreds of outside contractors, engineers and manufacturers’ reps, successfully completed one of the most extensive flood recovery efforts in recent history....
IEC and OSHA sign agreement focusing on increased workplace safety
Sep 2, 2002,
After nearly five months of conversations and planning, OSHA and the IEC have reached an agreement on an alliance in which the two groups will promote...
1,000-Year Flood Paralyzes Texas Medical Center
Sep 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
After Tropical Storm Allison dumped more than 3 ft of rain on the Houston area last summer, the facility operations staff at Texas Medical Center, along with hundreds of outside contractors, engineers and manufacturers’ reps, successfully completed one of the most extensive flood recovery efforts in recent history....
Anatomy of a Meltdown
Sep 1, 2002, By Bob Ross, Electro-Test, Inc.
A catastrophic failure in a switchboard can teach us important lessons....
Miracle Recovery Brings Hospital Back to Life
Sep 1, 2002, By A. James Pridlides, Ed Safdie, and Wally Thompson, Veterans Administration
Teamwork, solid engineering, and a well-tested disaster recovery plan help rebuild a Miami hospital in record time....
The Case of the Runaway Ship
Sep 1, 2002, By James A. Ruggieri, P.E., General Machine Corp.
After a freighter slammed into the New Orleans Riverwalk, forensic analysis found poor maintenance practices to blame for the disaster....
Testing Your Insulation Can Save Your Motors
Aug 1, 2002, By John Olobri, AEMC
Insulation resistance testing is a simple yet critical preventive measure that can significantly lower your maintenance costs....
