August 2012: New Roles for Today's Contractor

Featured Articles

Civil Service, the Design/Build Way

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Your Business)

The federal government’s many agencies commonly accept the design/build project delivery method adva

Lean Success: Business Operations

By Jeff GavinUnder (Green Building)

Lean and green could be your best “best practice” when planning and executing jobs large and small.

Master of All Trades

By Susan BloomUnder (Your Business)

With the economy still reeling from the effects of recession, unemployment, and wavering business an

Fighting Traffic

By Susan M. CaseyUnder (Lighting)

Across the country, electrical contractors currently are or will be garnering contracts to upgrade t

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

By Darlene BremerUnder (Your Business)

Companies that understand how to collaborate effectively and how to share the right information at t

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Civil Service, the Design/Build Way

(Your Business)

By

Claire Swedberg

August 2012

The federal government’s many agencies commonly accept the design/build project delivery method advantages, but it’s still a select number of contractors that win these projec READ MORE

Dangers Lurk Under the Hood

(Safety)

By

Diane Kelly

August 2012

One may encounter many different types of electric vehicles on a job site or at the workplace—e.g., forklifts, pallet trucks, golf carts and even Segways. READ MORE

Disconnecting Means, GTO Cable and More

(Codes & Standards)

By

Charlie Trout

August 2012

If you have a problem related to the National Electrical Code (NEC), are experiencing difficulty in understanding a Code requirement, or are wondering why or if such a requir READ MORE

DOE Investment Shines the Light on Efficiencies in SSL Manufacturing Technologies

(Lighting)

By

Rick Laezman

August 2012

In the quest for a more energy-efficient future, no detail gets overlooked. READ MORE

Efficiency Movement Not Strong Enough to Balance Rising Consumption

(Green Building)

By

August 2012

The United States is making the greatest push in its history to use renewable energy. READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Cool Tools: Laser Layout Tools

Lasers are not new to construction applications. READ MORE

Boxes, Switches and Receptacles

1 Box > Arlington Industries Inc’s. Cam-Light box is useful for installing fixtures, smoke detectors and more on suspended ceilings, drywall ceilings and walls. READ MORE

August 2012