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Tools and Materials Management

 
The Right Tools for You
by
Jim Hayes
| November 2012
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  • 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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Tool Trends 2012
by
Jeff Griffin
| November 2012
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  • Your Business

Serious concerns may remain about the U.S. economy and how economies and events in Europe, the Middle East and Asia affect Wall Street and American business. However, electrical and data communications toolmakers seem positively bullish.

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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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