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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Lutron’s Washington, DC Commercial Experience Center Awarded LEED Gold Green Building Certification

(Miscellaneous)

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November 2011

Energy-saving light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics announced that its Washington, DC Commercial Experience Center has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S READ MORE

Testing 1, 2, 3

(Systems)

By

Wayne D. Moore

November 2011

Anyone routinely involved with the installation, maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems is aware of the need to ensure the audibility of fire alarm system notification READ MORE

Tools and Equipment Go High Tech For the Holidays

(Miscellaneous)

By

Rick Laezman

November 2011

As the telecom and power industries become more sophisticated, so do the demands of electrical contractors. READ MORE

Obama Administration Sees a Bright Future in Energy-Efficient Lighting

(Miscellaneous)

By

Rick Laezman

November 2011

As the nation embraces energy efficiency in its shift toward green power, the role of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as an alternative to conventional light sources has also co READ MORE

The Next Big Thing

(Systems)

By

Edward Brown

November 2011

The market for home automation is poised for terrific growth. Integrated systems are increasingly becoming a part of the electrical contractor’s business. 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

November 2011