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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Funding the Energy Project
(Green Building)
By
Thomas E. Glavinich
August 2012
One of the barriers to the energy services market is the ability of the electrical contractor’s customer to fund the energy services project that Step No. 5 defined. READ MORE
Efficiency Movement Not Strong Enough to Balance Rising Consumption
(Green Building)
By
August 2012
The United States is making the greatest push in its history to use renewable energy. 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
Regional Grid Upgrade Project Gets Lucky
(Systems)
By
August 2012
The Lucky Corridor, approximately 93 miles of planned new electrical transmission, consisting of double-circuit 230-kilovolt (kV) line in New Mexico, cleared a hurdle with a READ MORE
Avoiding the Pitfalls
(Systems)
By
Wayne D. Moore
August 2012
I often get calls from professional contractors who have become involved in design/build electrical projects that include the design and installation of fire alarm systems. 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
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