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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Renewable Energy Center Gives Second Life to Former Maine Naval Base

(Green Building)

By

Rick Laezman

August 2012

It’s almost an axiom that new technologies often get their start in the military. Take the Internet. READ MORE

Sizing Conductors, Part XV

(Codes & Standards)

By

Charles R. Miller

August 2012

Table 310.15(B)(16) in the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides allowable or maximum ampacities for insulated conductors rated up to and including 2,000 volts (V). READ MORE

Storm, Power Outages and Heat Wave Torment Midwest and Mid-Atlantic States

(Your Business)

By

Timothy Johnson

August 2012

As U.S. 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

This One’s for You

(Systems)

By

Jim Hayes

August 2012

Last month, I discussed the issues of industry standards for fiber optic and copper cabling. 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