September 11th was a wake-up call. Our national infrastructures are more vulnerable than we thought. One of the most critical infrastructures is the electric...More
Home Automation Inc. (HAI), a manufacturer of integrated automation and security products based in New Orleans, recently released its 2002 training schedule,...More
As we look back on the terrorist attacks of September 11, the tragic events generated a great deal of cooperation among various disciplines of the construction...More
As construction industry specialists continue to study the conditions surrounding Ground Zero in New York City, many experts are learning lessons from...More
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the new threat of widespread biological attacks across America,...More
More than 15,000 security professionals attended a seminar on terrorism Oct. 3, sponsored by the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Alexandria,...More
More than 15,000 security professionals are expected to attend a seminar on terrorism Oct. 3, sponsored by the American Society for Industrial Security...More
When a terrorist bomb exploded underneath the World Trade Center on Feb. 26, 1993, it ripped out a three-story crater, shut down most of the building's...More
The world market for security products and systems is projected to grow nearly 9% annually through 2004 (approaching $60 billion), according to the World...More
After a bomb threat, this Midwestern manufacturing facility combined security systems to avoid a similar scenario in the future.A bomb threat occurred...More
When it comes to security, understanding individual technologies isn't enough. Combining various components makes your plan functional.Only when you intelligently...More
As the fast-growing security market evolves, new profit opportunities may open up for electrical manufacturers, distributors, and contractors in a business...More
Market dynamics underway in the security wiring industry are opening up this $16 billion industry to new players, including manufacturers, distributors,...More
Before developing a customized access system, make sure you understand the important design considerations involved with this type of facility security....More
With high school shootings and disgruntled employee violence on the rise, companies are understandably concerned about safety. And while protection against...More
Proper lamp selection per any required color rendering and adherence to practical guidelines combine to create functional lighting installations.The purpose...More
Included in this category are energy management, security, and fire alarm systems; all types of de sectors; controls such as time clocks and thermostats;...More
LEDs have unique and compelling characteristics that make them ideal for industrial lighting applications. But there are a variety of misconceptions about LEDs, how well they work, how long they last, and more. Digital Lumens developed this whitepaper to dish up the facts around LEDs and address some common misunderstandings....More
An arc flash is associated with the explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc, due to either a phase-to-ground or a phase-to-phase fault. This kind of fault can result from many factors – a dropped tool, accidental contact with electrical systems, buildup of conductive dust, corrosion or improper work conditions.....More
Abstract: In this webinar, Mike will not only explain the current NEC requirements for GFCIs and AFCIs, but he'll explain how they operate, what causes their premature failure, and when they won't provide the safety protection you might have thought they would.
Abstract: This webinar will teach attendees the difference between risk and hazard, and how the choice of system grounding has a direct impact on reliability and safety.
