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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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

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

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

(Your Business)

By

Darlene Bremer

August 2012

Companies that understand how to collaborate effectively and how to share the right information at the right time are better positioned to reach their objectives. 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

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

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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