The telephone and networked personal computer (PC) have become indispensable tools in today’s fast-paced business environment. Together, these two information appliances allow firms to stay connected with their customers and suppliers as well as gather and share information internally to improve customer service, productivity and profitability. READ MORE
Thomas E. Glavinich
Freelance Writer
Thomas E. Glavinich is an associate professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. He can be reached at 785.864.3435 and tglavinich@ku.edu.
Articles by Thomas E. Glavinich
January 2004
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Distributed generation (DG) is the term used to describe the placement of small-scale electric generating capacity at or near the load that it serves. In recent years, interest in distributed generation has been growing due to concerns about the ability of the electric power grid to provide an adequate, reliable, and economic supply of electric energy to urban areas. READ MORE
December 2003
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Advancing technology is allowing the integration of power, communications and control systems to improve building performance. Owners understand the operational and economic advantages of systems integration and are looking for help in achieving these benefits in both existing buildings and new construction. READ MORE
September 2003
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Just like Tom Cruise’s character in the movie “Top Gun,” your customers “feel the need for speed” in their Internet connections and networks. A recent FCC report on high-speed Internet access showed that broadband Internet access increased by 55 percent in the United States in 2002. READ MORE
August 2003
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Advances in small-scale generation technology coupled with growing environmental concerns, a changing energy market, evolving public policy and customer need for reliable and economical electric power supplies will provide a new growth market for electrical contractors. READ MORE
July 2003
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Electrical contractors can obtain needed equipment by purchasing it, leasing it or renting it. Electrical contractors use each of these three equipment acquisition methods every day and each method has its advantages and disadvantages. READ MORE
May 2003
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The demand for broadband Internet access along with advancing network technology continues to provide unprecedented opportunities for electrical contractors. Electrical contractors continue to benefit from the need to expand and improve network infrastructure both inside buildings and the outside infrastructure that connects them. READ MORE
April 2003
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Finding the right team is only the first step The popularity of design-build as a project delivery system continues to grow in the United States as more and more owners embrace it. There are a variety of ways that your firm can become involved in this growing market. Your firm can contract directly with the owner as the design/builder on predominately power, communications or control projects. READ MORE
March 2003
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Advances in technology have made the remote monitoring of commercial building systems both possible and economical. It wasn’t long ago that system control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems were only used by utilities and heavy industry because they were custom systems and very expensive to implement and maintain. READ MORE