November 2011: Tools & Equipment

 

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Contractor/Distributor Interaction in the Cyber Age

By John Paul QuinnUnder (Your Business)

Whether we like it or not, and regardless of our individual technical expertise, we live in the hour

Get Ready to Get Charging

By Chuck RossUnder (Green Building)

James Strange III, vice president of Louisville, Ky.-based Advanced Electrical Systems Inc., first b

Hi Ho Silver Line

By Jennifer Leah Stong-MichasUnder (Your Business)

Large-scale, highly visible projects come along every so often for contractors.

Mobile Technology and the Electrical Contractor

By Darlene BremerUnder (Your Business)

Smart phones and tablet computers enable on-the-go access to information and key applications, espec

Tool Trends 2011

By Jeff GriffinUnder (Your Business)

The evolution of Basic tool types occurs slowly (think screwdrivers and measuring tapes).

A Vicious Cycle

By Stan ShookUnder (Your Business)

Six years ago, I wrote, “[estimating] software technology is not going to dramatically change” (“Sma

Holy Carp!

By Darlene BremerUnder (Your Business)

Videos of Asian carp in rivers near the Great Lakes have gone viral.

Software Roundup

By Stan ShookUnder (Your Business)

I only have 1,200 words to tell you as much as I can about some of the best estimating software prog

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Innovation and Conservation Are Key at 2011 Solar Decathlon
(Residential)
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November 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted its 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C., at the end of September. READ MORE
Walmart Greets the Sun
(Green Building)
By
Rick Laezman
November 2011
A retail chain known for its friendly greeters and low prices has taken a bold step to reduce the cost of powering its famously large stores. READ MORE
Outliers and Black Swans
(Your Business)
By
Denise Norberg-Johnson
November 2011
A century before electrical contracting existed, Victor Hugo wrote, “There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” Rapidly changing technology requires mo READ MORE
USGBC Certifies 10,000th LEED Building
(Miscellaneous)
By
November 2011
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has certified the 10,000th LEED commercial project. READ MORE
Looking Back ... and Moving Forward
(Your Business)
By
Rex A. Ferry
November 2011
The end of my term as NECA’s president is fast approaching. It’s going to take a couple months to say goodbye. READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Tools and Equipment
1 PVC Heater > PVC Bendit’s PVC-bending system heats pipe from the inside, allowing uniform rapid heating and bending of PVC pipe up to 18 feet long and up to 6 in. READ MORE
Cool Tools: Rotary Hammers
When electricians and other tradesmen need to drill holes in surfaces too hard for conventional drill/drivers, they have two options: a hammer drill or rotary hammer. READ MORE
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