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Productivity and Production

 
The Right Tools for You
by
Jim Hayes
| November 2012
| under
  • Systems

I’m sure you’ve heard that you need the right tool for the job, but have you ever considered that you might need the right tool for you? Nothing affects how easily a job can be done as much as having the correct tools and knowing how to use them properly.

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Having the Right Tools
by
Wayne D. Moore
| November 2012
| under
  • Systems

The tools and equipment necessary to install and test a fire alarm system have changed over the years, and until a fire official asks to perform a particular test, many contractors may be unaware that they need a new meter or specialized piece of equipment.

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Antisocial Behavior
by
Stan Shook
| August 2009
| under
  • Miscellaneous

Social networking (SN) has entered the daily lives of electrical estimators, bringing a new level of distraction to an already complicated workday.

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Preventative Medicine
by
Diane Kelly
| May 2009
| under
  • Safety

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 75 percent of an employer’s healthcare costs and productivity losses can be attributed to employees’ lifestyles. This has led to a trend in corporate America to focus on health and wellness.

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Keep the Lines Open
by
John Paul Quinn
| April 2009
| under
  • Your Business

Years ago, when Casey Stengel became manager of the New York Mets, he said in amazement, “For these guys, every fly ball is a new adventure.” He might as well have been talking about building an integration team because every project of this kind requires a unique skill set and a custom cast of cha

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Ensuring Repeat Business Requires Attention to Detail
by
Allan B. Colombo
| October 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

The devil, they say, is in the details. The alarm company that pays close attention to this when doing an installation will be asked to return again when there is additional work to be done. This includes routine service as well as additions to the system.

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More Bang for Your Buck
by
Darlene Bremer
| July 2008
| under
  • Miscellaneous

There are any number of economic forces currently driving the need for electrical contractors to improve productivity, both in the field and in the office. But before productivity can be improved, it must be defined.

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