Published:
December 2011

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Power Down

By Debbie McClungUnder (Systems)

Two years ago, Verizon Communications’ 30,000 facilities worldwide consumed more than 9 billion kilo

Tricky Business: Rare-earth Materials Shortage

If the nation’s rising unemployment, flagging construction, and global debt crisis didn’t give elect

The Control Narrative

By Craig DiLouieUnder (Lighting)

Driven by commercial building energy codes, green building projects and owner demands for flexibili

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Getting the Message Across
(Your Business)
By
Chuck Ross
December 2011
Hurricane Irene likely will rank among the top 10 costliest catastrophes in U.S. history, with damage estimates totaling between $7 billion and $10 billion. READ MORE
Answers, STAT!
(Codes & Standards)
By
James G. Stallcup
December 2011
At the end of each workshop on the National Electrical Code (NEC), I allow time for discussion. READ MORE
December Quiz With Correct Answers and Explanations
(Systems)
By
Jim Hayes
December 2011
In order to install a cable plant that will meet industry standards and work with communications systems designed for using that type of cabling, it’s necessary to pick the r READ MORE
Parking Lot Lights, Overcurrent Protection and More
(Codes & Standards)
By
Charlie Trout
December 2011
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
One of 7 Billion
(Systems)
By
Frank Bisbee
December 2011
Today, you are one of 7 billion people on Earth. Global population is expected to reach 8 billion by 2025, according to the United Nations. READ MORE

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