Pen, paper and the drafting board may not disappear, but they are quickly becoming unnecessary. Today, more electrical contractors (ECs) are laying out entire electrical systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE). With the growth in design/build and design/assist project work, design software continues to evolve. READ MORE
Jeff Gavin
Freelance Writer
Jeff Gavin is the owner of Gavo Communications, a marketing services firm serving the construction, landscaping and related design industries.
Articles by Jeff Gavin
November 2007
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When it comes to project work, electrical contractors (ECs) have essentials at their side—the tools they require. Be they basic gear or other equipment, these essentials help contractors get the job done. The trick is having what you need when you need it. That necessitates access, organization and product upgrades that make sense. READ MORE
September 2007
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Whether it’s a bid, design/build or design/assist, the relationship you create with the builder determines how likely it is you will work together in the future. Responsiveness, a positive attitude and a sense of teamwork all are traits a general contractor (GC) appreciates from subcontractors and other construction stakeholders. Subcontractors appreciate the same from those they work with. READ MORE
July 2007
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National green certification programs now exist to recognize and encourage green building. They share the same goal—to promote green construction and create buildings and homes that use less energy, water and other natural resources; improve indoor air quality; and create less waste. The U.S. READ MORE
