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
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
Before You Flip the Switch
(Your Business)
By
Richard P. Bingham
August 2012
Part of every significant construction project and major renovation should be the commissioning of the electrical systems (or recommissioning for renovations) along with the READ MORE
Californians Getting Smarter About Their Power
(Green Building)
By
Rick Laezman
August 2012
Efficiency and conservation have become well-established elements of the green power movement, and, in that regard, smart meters have become one of the primary tools to help c READ MORE
Charged for Success
(Residential)
By
Chuck Ross
August 2012
U.S. solar-panel manufacturers might be hurting these days, but installers’ business is going gangbusters. READ MORE

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Lasers are not new to construction applications. READ MORE
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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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