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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High Cost of Solar May Be Sunsetting

(Green Building)

By

Rick Laezman

August 2012

In the years that renewable power has been fighting for market competitiveness, overcoming the high capital costs compared to conventional energy sources has always been the b READ MORE

Leading the Digital Savvy

(Your Business)

By

Jeff Gavin

August 2012

You may already work with building information modeling (BIM). Perhaps you’ve built a team proficient in this technology or hope to in the near future. READ MORE

Lean Success: Business Operations

(Green Building)

By

Jeff Gavin

August 2012

Lean and green could be your best “best practice” when planning and executing jobs large and small. Such an approach may streamline your project delivery. READ MORE

Lessons Learned From Leon Leonwood Bean

(Your Business)

By

Andrew McCoy

August 2012

In 1911, Leon Leonwood Bean (better known to his friends by his initials “L.L.”) stomped in from the chilly Maine weather with cold, aching feet after a long hunting trip. READ MORE

Master of All Trades

(Your Business)

By

Susan Bloom

August 2012

With the economy still reeling from the effects of recession, unemployment, and wavering business and consumer confidence, electrical contractors (ECs) are re-evaluating their 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