February 2012: Renovation

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Building in Motion

By Darlene BremerUnder (Green Building)

Energy modeling, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), is the practice of simulat

Ghosts of a Building’s Past

By Jerry RiveraUnder (Safety)

The U.S.

Wiring the Past for the Future

By Thomas E. GlavinichUnder (Your Business)

The United States is aging, and its buildings are getting older, too.

Savvy Selling

By Susan BloomUnder (Your Business)

Surveying the current state of his market, Phil Rose, president of Milwaukee-based Roman Electric Co

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Tamper-Resistant Receptacles, Anti-Short Bushing and More

(Codes & Standards)

By

Charlie Trout

February 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

That’s Secondary

(Codes & Standards)

By

James G. Stallcup

February 2012

In the November 2011 issue, I wrote about the rewrite of Section 250.30(A)(1) through (A)(8) in the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC). READ MORE

There is a Bright Spot in the Healthcare Market

(Systems)

By

Frank Bisbee

February 2012

Healthcare employers added 17,000 jobs in November 2011, and they’ve been adding an average of 27,000 jobs per month since December 2010, according to a recent Bureau of Labor READ MORE

Tidal Power Rising in Maine

(Green Building)

By

Rick Laezman

February 2012

The renewable-power industry is one of the greatest showcases of human innovation and ingenuity, drawing energy from sources that are clean, free and infinite. READ MORE