Electical Contractor

Most contractors assume it is necessary to field-terminate fiber optic cabling systems as part of every installation, but they are all looking for alternatives. The first alternative most people consider is to use prepolished/splice connectors, which use a mechanical splice to terminate the fiber.

Scientests at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory plan to boldly take their network where no computer network has gone before.

One of the greatest advantages of the evolution of new, high-speed digital technology has been the ability to stay connected, informed and entertained in the home. Case in point, before the Internet, “telecommute” was not a household word.

Guarantee Electrical Co. and a St. Louis-based construction team are advancing a 42,500-square-foot Tier III data center in Washington, Mo., for owner Sisters of Mercy Health System.

The corporate network is undergoing a major shift in emphasis that impacts cabling tremendously. The “traditional” corporate network that uses fiber optic backbones and category-rated unshielded-twisted pair (UTP) copper to the desktop is becoming a dinosaur.

Communications systems and circuits in buildings must comply with the applicable rules in National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 Article 800. Even though these systems operate at lower energy levels, improper grounding and bonding can result in severe consequences for equipment, property and people.

It was only a matter of time, and controlling bosses around the world probably won’t welcome the news. Thanks to telecommuters and other techno geeks who ply their trade at home, the worldwide installed base of home networks is expected to break the 200 million mark by the end of 2008.

According to data from Connected Nation, state, local and national leaders must focus more attention on the consumer side of America’s broadband challenge. The nonprofit organization expands access to and use of the Internet and organization related technologies. U.S. Rep.

According to Today's Facility Manager, mass notification systems can help facility managers reach everyone in their facility in the event of an emergency.