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Project Management

 
Sage Electric Proves a Wise Choice for Library Project
by
Susan M. Casey
| September 2004
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In its May 2004 issue, Reader’s Digest listed the Cerritos Library as the Best Public Library in the United States, saying, “It is inside that things get really revolutionary … No musty bookshelves … Roving librarians use wireless headsets and handheld computers.

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Bringing Hope to Families
by
Darlene Bremer
| September 2004
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In the spring of 2003, Rob Finn, president of Service Electric Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., and Marvin Foote, business manager of IBEW Local 305, noticed an industry publication that announced nearby Lutheran Hospital was requesting monetary donations to build a Children’s Hope Hospitality House (CHHH).

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E-J Electric Installation Co. delivers Major League Upgrades
by
Debbie McClung
| September 2004
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On April 17, 1964, a crowd of more than 48,000 fans gathered in the Flushing Meadows neighborhood to witness the New York Mets play the first game at their new home in Shea Stadium.

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L.A.’s New Landmarks
by
Susan M. Casey
| September 2004
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Los Angeles has two new landmarks, dramatic additions to a town replete with drama. Both are designed by PritzkerPrize-winning architects: Walt Disney Concert Hall by Los Angeles-based Frank O. Gehry and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels by Spain’s Jose Rafael Moneo.

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Required: Revised Thinking
by
Eric David
| August 2004
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It’s important to change with the times Project specifications have evolved over the years, but nothing has equaled the proposed revisions to the specifications section that have developed recently.

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Different By Design
by
John Fulmer
| August 2004
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Some industry experts say design-build will be the preferred project-delivery method in commercial construction within a decade.

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The Power of Knowledge
August 2004
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The message of safety and security The safety and security policies and procedures at any company are often extensive. But whether or not those policies are communicated consistently and effectively can make or break the facility’s overall safety and security.

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As Security Concerns Grow, Business Follows
by
Curt Harler
| August 2004
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Pro-Tec Design and Premier Electrical demonstrate success in the field of security In 1966, a Chicago-based electrical contractor landed a job working on the main runway at the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport.

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A Whole New Ballgame
by
Claire Swedberg
| July 2004
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Lighting demands are changing the nature of recreational field installation Athletes may be playing ball in the dark before long.

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Order In The House
by
Debbie McClung
| July 2004
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Inventory management tools are a boon for distributors and contractors alike Running leaner, more efficient and higher-profit operations is on the mind of every electrical contractor.

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Managing a Fire Alarm Installation
by
Wayne D. Moore
| June 2004
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A little planning can go a long way In new building construction, electrical contractors most often have the task of installing the fire alarm system. Generally, the fire alarm system does not represent a significant portion of the overall electrical quote.

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Shambaugh & Son Lock Up Prison Security Project
by
Darlene Bremer
| June 2004
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  • Systems

In March 2001, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to a pre-qualified list of design-build general contractors to manage the construction project for a new federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind. The 598,000-square-foot U.S.

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Partnering with the Government
June 2004
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Teams and personal service win out One of the most intriguing aspects of the 9/11 events, from a management perspective, may have to be the renewed interest in partnerships and the trust factor associated with them.

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Choosing a Successful Successor
by
Alan W. Martin
| May 2004
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Handing over the family business is never easy Electrical contracting firms are mostly small family businesses and are going through a generation transition in the United States. It is predicted by the year 2013, nearly $4 trillion in assets will be transferred to the next generation.

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Larry C. McCrae Inc. played an important role in Revitalizing Philadelphia
by
Darlene Bremer
| May 2004
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As the first new residential high-rise apartment building constructed in Philadelphia for 15 years, the St. James was designed with the latest high-tech systems.

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Oregon Electric learns The Value of Surge Protection
by
Pat Woods
| May 2004
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As a four-alarm fire raged through an old, vacant produce warehouse on Jan. 20, 2002, plumes of heavy black smoke filled the air in southeast Portland, Ore. Under spitting rain, 150 firefighters battled the blaze as it tossed large chunks of fiery debris onto streets as far as two blocks away.

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HIPAA from the Management Side
April 2004
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First federal privacy standard affects all aspects of healthcare The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA, though some may even know it as the Kennedy-Kassebaum Act) seems to keep making things more difficult for those in the healthcare industry.

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The Operation Was a Success!
by
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
| April 2004
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Healthcare is an exciting and dynamic industry. It has changed, technologically, and many institutions are experiencing growth or perhaps are upgrading their facilities.

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Ohio Contractors Provide a Bridge Over Troubled Waters
by
Ed Lawrence
| April 2004
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Traffic congestion in major metropolitan areas is now a fact of life. We may not like it, but as roads become more crowded with automobiles and trucks, we are spending more time listening to books on tape.

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Layered Hospital Security Has Room to Grow
by
Claire Swedberg
| April 2004
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Hospital security is a multilayered issue with hospitals of varying sizes struggling with how to keep the facility safe from intruders, both human and bacterial, without hindering accessibility. Making hospitals both safe and accessible generally requires technology.

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