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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Pike Research Predicts Surging Electrical Industry

(Your Business)

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August 2012

It’s no secret that, with deeper systems integration, new technologies, and a focus on efficient and alternative energies, the electrical industry is growing and changing in w READ MORE

Pushing for Returns

(Lighting)

By

Craig DiLouie

August 2012

Rebates and incentives offered by electric utilities and regional energy-efficiency organizations are currently enjoying a major upswing, providing a significant resource tha READ MORE

August Quiz With Correct Answers and Explanations

(Systems)

By

Jim Hayes

August 2012

Practically every aspect of fiber optics, especially network design, testing and troubleshooting, depends on understanding optical power. READ MORE

Familiarize Yourself

(Your Business)

By

Oswald Chong

August 2012

With their vast capabilities, emerging building information modeling (BIM) technologies continue to challenge and transform the construction industry. READ MORE

Eye Openers

(Your Business)

By

Denise Norberg-Johnson

August 2012

As a contractor, there were times when I bemoaned the attitudes of employees who failed to understand our company’s cost structure and the battles we waged to make and keep a 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