The Rise of Emergency Power Service Organizations
Feb 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
To maximize reliability, many facilities are outsourcing emergency backup power services....
Complying with OSHA’s new record keeping rule
Jan 28, 2002, By EC&M Staff
Since its inception in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, D.C., has required employers to record occupational...
Tips for Better Battery Performance
Jan 1, 2002, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
Reliable battery performance depends on adequate maintenance....
The Decline of Acceptance Testing
Jan 1, 2002, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
Are you prepared to take responsibility for the consequences of not testing?...
Active and Passive Testing the Great Divide
Jan 1, 2002, By Arlyn S. Powell, Jr., Editorial Consultant
As Gigabit Ethernet becomes a reality, installers must learn about the “active” side of testing....
Maximizing the Value of Your Scrap Material
Jan 1, 2002, By Ken Morency, United Scrap Metal
Forget collecting those aluminum cans—salvaging wire and cable is where the real money is....
Out With the Old, In With the New
Jan 1, 2002, By Chris Frohne, Johns Manville
A simple fix can prevent voltage-related complications....
Case of the Lethal Candy Machine
Jan 1, 2002, By Michael J. Foley, Technical Consultants Group
Taking a quick break for a snack after swimming, a 10-yr-old boy is electrocuted after dropping a few coins into a nearby vending machine....
How to Apply Risk Assessment to Your Estimate
Dec 1, 2001, By George Hague, ConEst Software Systems
By evaluating your estimate for potential problems ahead of time and developing strategies to address them, you’ll improve your chances of having a successful...
When Power Fails
Nov 2, 2001, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
The owners of a 33-story office building at 75 Broad St. (which is a few blocks east of the WTC and close to the NY Stock Exchange) invested $30 million...
When Power Fails
Nov 2, 2001, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
The owners of a 33-story office building at 75 Broad St. (which is a few blocks east of the WTC and close to the NY Stock Exchange) invested $30 million...
How and When to Use an OTDR
Nov 1, 2001, By Paul Rosenberg, Datacom Consulting Editor
When you need to shed a little light on your optical fiber problems, turn to an OTDR....
The Key to Network Maintenance
Nov 1, 2001, By Mike Bowser, Rockwell Automation
Preparation neutralizes network problems before they grow into a full-blown crisis....
Mother Electrocuted By Pressure Washer
Nov 1, 2001, By Kenneth E. Buske, P.E., Buske Engineering
Poor equipment design and a Code violation proved to be a deadly combination....
New Web Site Promotes Benefits of Motor Management
Oct 19, 2001, by EC&M Staff
Greater attention to motor system management can reduce motor energy costs by as much as 18%, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, and in response,...
