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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Savvy Selling

(Your Business)

By

Susan Bloom

February 2012

Surveying the current state of his market, Phil Rose, president of Milwaukee-based Roman Electric Co. Inc., painted a not-so-rosy picture. 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

February Quiz With Correct Answers and Explanations

(Systems)

By

Jim Hayes

February 2012

Networks and links continue to get speedier, but at some point, they require faster cabling to support them. READ MORE

Around the House

(Codes & Standards)

By

Mark C. Ode

February 2012

In the past few cycles of the National Electrical Code (NEC), there have been numerous and substantial changes involving dwelling-unit receptacles and lighting outlets in 210. READ MORE

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