During the past few years, many corporations focused on downsizing their staff to control costs as the economy slowed to a snail’s pace. Now, a new problem may be racing toward our companies at an alarming rate. Staffing (retention and retraining) may be one of the biggest challenges the business world faces. READ MORE
Frank Bisbee
Freelance Writer
Frank Bisbee is with Communication Planning Corp., a telecom and datacom design/build firm. He provides a free monthly summary of industry news on www.wireville.com.
Articles by Frank Bisbee
December 2011
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Today, you are one of 7 billion people on Earth. Global population is expected to reach 8 billion by 2025, according to the United Nations. It also has many wondering whether the Earth can support so many people. About half were added just in the past 40 years, and 3 billion more are expected by 2100. READ MORE
September 2011
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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said, "If you see something, say something," as he called for the public's help to be on watch for terrorist. READ MORE
July 2011
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From the Gulf Coast to the Eastern Seaboard coastline, experts remind us of the annual threats from the hurricanes. The headlines scream, “Prepare for the storm.” We scrutinized numerous checklists on important steps to protect your home, family, and business in the event of a natural disaster. READ MORE
June 2011
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Duct the return-air in a zone. You can bring big changes. Make mine non-plenum, please. READ MORE
May 2011
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Depending on whom you ask, the title of “electrical contractor” has different meanings. Generally, most people say an electrical contractor installs power distribution systems and lighting fixtures in a building. If we lived in the 1930s, you would be close to accurate. READ MORE
April 2011
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Global demand sent copper surging almost 40 percent since the beginning of 2010.
The March 2011 copper contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 9 cents to a record close of U.S. 63 cents per pound, taking the base metals sector up 1.4 percent. High demand for the metal used in construction and electrical appliances has sent copper surging almost 40 percent since the beginning of 2010. READ MORE
March 2011
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How can the buyers be assured the cable they are buying will live up to the promised performance and required safety? READ MORE
February 2011
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The rewiring of America is the newest challenge to face the electrical contractor (EC). Over the past decade, new developments on the technological scene have made rewiring an imperative for power, lighting and communications. READ MORE