Electrical Contractor Magazine

2010 Editorial Calendar

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  January February March April May June
Focus/
Theme of Issue		 Construction Outlook: This issue includes economic predictions for the upcoming year, a look at what OSHA plans to do in 2010 and more. Renovation: Stories in this issue deal with the market for renovations in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional markets. Residential Special Report: Columns and features will focus on electrical and low-voltage opportunities in the residential market. Integrated Systems and Controls: Much growth has occurred in the use and implementation of integrated systems and controls, and stories this month will detail this increasing potential for ECs. Safety: The magazine observes National Electrical Safety Month with features that deal with electrical safety for electricians and their customers. Green Construction Special Report: The fourth-annual report focuses on the incredibly promising growth potential for electrical contractors in green construction, LEED projects and alternative energy.
Cabling/Datacom
Integrated Systems and Lighting
On the Job
Power Supply/Quality/Energy
Codes/Standards/Training
Business/Legal
Cool Tools
  • Labeling Tools
  • Fishing Tools
  • Portable Work Benches/Job Site Storage
  • Conduit Benders
  • Certification Testers
  • Portable Generators
Products
  • Showstoppers
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Home Automation/ Lighting Controls
  • Testers and Meters
  • Safety Equipment and Apparel
  • Lamps and Ballasts
Extras  
  • S+LSS: Focus Public Places
  • Baxter Reader Study
  
  • S+LSS: Focus Healthcare
  • Baxter Reader Study
  • S+LSS: Focus Government
Bonus Distribution BICSI
Jan. 17-21
Orlando, FL		   Electric West
March 15-18
Las Vegas
ISC West
March 24-26
Las Vegas 		  Lightfair
May 12-14
Las Vegas		  
  July August September October November December
Focus/
Theme of Issue		 Profile of the Electrical Contractor/
Communications Systems and Cabling: The profile is a biannual survey of the electrical construction market. Also, stories will appear on comm. systems and cabling.		 Design/Build: The d/b project-delivery system has increased the influence of electrical contractors on project design and with project owners on product specification. Features will deal with how the EC can best work in this scenario. NECA Show—Boston: In addition to information for the upcoming NECA Show, features will cover several other current aspects of electrical construction. Training/Education: The Profile of the EC (from July) uncovers training and education areas on which ECs wish to focus their efforts. Stories will provide information on training opportunities in some of those interest areas. Tools and Equipment: In order to do their jobs properly, ECs must invest in tools and equipment to use on the job. This issue discusses some of those, including software, trends in tools and more. Lighting Special Report: Features and columns this month will highlight lighting technology, new products, different lighting applications in a range of vertical markets and more.
Cabling/Datacom
Integrated Systems
On the Job
Power Supply/Quality/Energy
Codes/Standards/Training
Business/Legal
Cool Tools
  • VDV Copper and Coaxial Connection Tools
  • Cutting Accessories
  • Clamp-on Meters
  • Truck Upfits
  • Tool Management Systems
  • Multimeters
Products
  • Cables, Conduit and Cable Tray
  • Boxes, Switches and Receptacles
  • NECA Show Products (Paid submissions)
  • Cabinets, Racks
    and Enclosures
  • Tools and Accessories
  • Lighting Fixtures
Extras  
  • S+LSS: Focus Public Places
  • Baxter Reader Study
  
  • S+LSS: Focus Casinos & Gaming
  • Baxter Reader Study
  • S+LSS: Focus on Commercial
Bonus Distribution       NECA Show
Oct. 2-5
Boston