Published:
April 2011

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Transforming the Lighting Landscape

By Craig DiLouieUnder (Lighting)

Some industry observers have predicted that solid-state lighting technology (SSL) will satisfy most

Let There Be Lighting...

By John Paul QuinnUnder (Lighting)

Decisions on the appropriate lighting source are more pervasive than most of us realize.

The State of Virtual Building Design

By Jeff GavinUnder (Your Business)

Building information modeling (BIM)—the software-based 3-D real-time modeling process for constructi

New Coalition Wants Bigger Role for Clean Power in Texas

By Rick LaezmanUnder (Miscellaneous)

Energy has been the lifeblood in Texas for years.

Guiding Automation

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Systems)

The gradual emergence from the recession, as well as development of more efficient technology, is si

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Broadband Speeds Keeping up With Demand
(Miscellaneous)
By
Rick Laezman
April 2011
It could be considered an indicator of the status and importance of high-speed Internet in our contemporary culture that bandwidth has become enough of a necessity in America READ MORE
The Three E’s
(Your Business)
By
Denise Norberg-Johnson
April 2011
Continuing the theme of “RESOLUTION” that we began last month, the letter “E” represents three concepts—efficiency, effectiveness and excellence. READ MORE
Managing the Small Details
(Codes & Standards)
By
James G. Stallcup
April 2011
Small wind electric systems can have alternating current (AC) outputs, direct current (DC) outputs or both, including electrical energy storage, such as batteries. READ MORE
California Pushes Zero-Energy Plan for Commercial Buildings
(Miscellaneous)
By
Rick Laezman
April 2011
In its quest to transform energy use, California has set its sights on the state’s biggest users. READ MORE
Squaring Off
(Your Business)
By
Stan Shook
April 2011
Electrical contractors often ask me what I think the square-foot pricing (SFP) is for a job. READ MORE

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