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The Smart Grid Takes Shape
by
Jeff Gavin
| October 2012
| under
  • Residential

For the electrical contractor (EC), finding a role in the smart grid shouldn’t be a matter of “wait and see.” Now is the time to prepare for this growing opportunity. If your work involves building automation and lighting controls, you are well on your way.

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Read the Fine Print
September 2012
| under
  • Systems

I often get calls from contractors in trouble. Usually, it is because they find some requirement in a contract that they have overlooked, and usually, that requirement is going to cost them a lot of money to meet.

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Providers Jockey for Unused Spectrum as Wireless Traffic Increases
by
Rick Laezman
| April 2012
| under
  • Systems

Wireless has rapidly emerged as the predominant communication technology in the digital age. It has redefined the way we connect to the Internet, our devices and each other, giving an entirely new meaning to the concept of independence.

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Centers of Opportunity
by
Jim Hayes
| July 2010
| under
  • Miscellaneous

The flood of information being generated, stored and transmitted over the Internet has created a massive demand for new data centers.

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FCC Releases New Census Tract-Level Data on High-Speed Internet
April 2010
| under
  • Miscellaneous

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the first “High-Speed Services for Internet Access” report to be based on the new census tract-based Form 477 data-collection requirements.

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Stimulus Funds Released for Broadband Access
by
Rick Laezman
| August 2009
| under
  • Miscellaneous

The federal government has released more than half of the money earmarked in the stimulus package for broadband projects.

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Guarantee Electrical Advances Data Center for Healthcare Company
July 2009
| under
  • Miscellaneous

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.

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Communications Systems Grounding Rules
by
Michael Johnston
| June 2009
| under
  • Miscellaneous

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.

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Become the Driver
by
Russ Munyan
| April 2009
| under
  • Miscellaneous

The life cycle of power over Ethernet (POE) technology may prove to be remarkably similar to wireless technology.

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As Wireless Use Grows, Landlines Getting Forced out of the Home
by
Rick Laezman
| February 2009
| under
  • Miscellaneous

It makes sense that, as more households opt for wireless connections, landlines will be cut. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control confirms that.

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Mass Notification Systems Develop
October 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

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

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Breaking Down VoIP and UTP
by
Marilyn Michelson
| July 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Contractors working in telecommunications or data communications may find applications of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) confusing. In addition, the proper use of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling may pose some challenges.

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Data Center VIPs
by
Russ Munyan
| July 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

No one close to the data center industry doubts that the U.S. data center industry is in the midst of a major growth period stimulated by increasing demand for data processing and storage.

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Data Center Savings
May 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

According to Technology Review, Microsoft Research’s Networked Embedded Computing group is working to make data centers more energy efficient in two ways. First, new algorithms make it possible to lighten the workload for servers and put them in sleep mode.

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Southwire Circuit Wire Management System Eliminates Wire Spool Hassles
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