Published:
November 2011

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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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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
Keeping up to Date
(Codes & Standards)
By
Mark C. Ode
November 2011
Arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection was originally proposed for the 1996 National Electrical Code (NEC) by the Electronic Industry Association, but it failed to re READ MORE
OSHA and AWEA Form Alliance to Promote Safety in Wind Industry
(Green Building)
By
November 2011
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) formed an alliance focused on preventing worker exposures to electric READ MORE
Make Yourself Comfortable
(Lighting)
By
Craig DiLouie
November 2011
Lighting designers have a responsibility to provide lighting systems that deliver visual comfort, which goes beyond simple visibility by addressing issues such as glare. READ MORE
Clarifying Intent
(Codes & Standards)
By
James G. Stallcup
November 2011
Section 250.30 is the topic of much discussion in every workshop that I instruct on the changes in the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC). READ MORE

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