Published:

August 2012

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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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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

Necessary or Not?

(Codes & Standards)

By

August 2012

A question was raised at a recent meeting that I attended. It started a search through both current and older versions of the National Electrical Code (NEC). 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

Who Wants to Know?

(Codes & Standards)

By

James G. Stallcup

August 2012

Through the years, I have instructed many seminars for folks using NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Participants often ask the same questions. 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