February Issue 2009

Featured Articles

Highlighting History

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Miscellaneous)

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot during a performance at Ford’s Theatre in Was

Learning to Delegate

By Jerald RoundsUnder (Your Business)

In last month's column, we explored the sentiment common to supervisors and managers of the constru

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Renovating Your Bottom Line: Identifying Renovation Opportunities and Hazards

(Miscellaneous)

By

Darlene Bremer

February 2009

In economic downturns, businesses and individuals tend to renovate existing facilities rather than invest in new construction. READ MORE

Drop in Power Shocks Utilities

(Miscellaneous)

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February 2009

According to the Wall Street Journal, already weathering losses from the economic downturn, power companies are bracing themselves for what could possibly be a permanent chang READ MORE

Planning for Restoration

(Systems)

By

Jim Hayes

February 2009

Efficient fiber optic restoration depends on finding the problem, knowing how to fix it, having the right parts, and getting it all done quickly. READ MORE

L.A. Mayor Supports Ambitious Solar Power Plan

(Green Building)

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February 2009

According to the Los Angeles Times, L.A. READ MORE

CFLs, Permanent Generators and More

(Codes & Standards)

By

George W. Flach

February 2009

Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations; Article 250 Grounding and Bonding; Article 300 Wiring Methods; Article 517 Health Care Facilities; Article 547 Agricultu READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Cool Tools: Lithium-Ion Technology

In 2005, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. READ MORE

Cables, Conduit and Cable Tray

1 Cable > Honeywell’s Genesis series jacketless cables are held together by a tight, continuous twist to allow the installer to easily separate data and coaxial cable comp READ MORE