Firestopping Communications Cabling Systems
Jan 25, 2011, By Brian Hancock, RCDD, Henderson Engineers, Inc.
Requirements for installing firestopping communications or other low-voltage cabling...
BICSI Field Report: 2010 Fall Conference
Nov 18, 2010, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Although the 4,000 attendees at the BICSI Fall Conference showed up with new business opportunity and restricted budget issues on their minds, they were still able to focus on the emerging technologies being discussed and learn about new cabling products and hardware that can support the next generation of networks...
The Ins and Outs of Telecom System Warranties
Jul 1, 2010, By Matt Peterworth, RCDD, EIT, The University of Texas at Austin, and Brian Hancock, RCDD, Henderson
What every electrical contractor should know about advanced telecommunications system warranties...
Vanderweil Engineers Acquires CCR Pyramid
Jun 23, 2010,
Firm adds expertise in technology infrastructure, A/V, and security with acquisition...
BICSI Field Report: 2010 Winter Conference
May 18, 2010, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
More than 4,600 information transport systems professionals converge on Orlando for annual winter event...
Troubleshooting Building Control Systems
Jan 1, 2010, By Jim Shields and Hilton Hammond, Fluke Corp., and Greg Jourdan, Wenatchee Valley College
Electrical service technicians today must understand the communications problems that crop up in multilayered building control systems...
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...
Low-Voltage Cabling Requirements for Harsh, Industrial Applications
Oct 1, 2009, By Peter McNeil, L-com Global Connectivity
How to select the right type of cabling for your industrial network...
BICSI Spring Conference Field Report
Sep 1, 2009, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
As was evidenced by the content of educational presentations, products displayed on the exhibit hall floor, and casual conversations between colleagues,...
Multiple Choices
Jun 1, 2009, By Russell Ost, RCDD, Graybar
How to select the right type of fiber-optic cable for your specific application...
Multitaskers
May 1, 2009, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
How electrical contractors can increase profits by pulling double duty with structured cabling services divisions...
Whole-Home Control Concept Not Yet a Reality
Apr 1, 2009,
Connected Home Research Council study indicates electrical contractors should offer easy-to-understand products with discrete functionality that can be linked to a centralized network...
BICSI Winter Conference Field Report
Mar 2, 2009, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
The BICSI Winter 2009 meeting, held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Conference Center in Orlando from January 19 to 22, drew more than 4,800 attendees, including more than 1,600 registered information transport systems (ITS) professionals....
Alliance Formed to Create New Standard for Commercial Buildings
Jan 1, 2009,
Looking to increase the flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability of commercial buildings, a group of companies has formed the Emerge Alliance. Based...
BICSI Fall Conference Field Report
Nov 1, 2008, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
At the BICSI Fall 2008 meeting, held at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas on September 29 to October 2, more than 4,000 attendees heard the latest developments in the information transport system (ITS) industry...
