Published:
November 2011

Featured In This Issue

 

Featured Articles

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

Sort by
Lighting Upgrade Benefits
(Lighting)
By
Thomas E. Glavinich
November 2011
Last month, I wrote about marketing lighting system upgrades based on predicted energy savings. READ MORE
Economic Outlook Survey Reports Most Optimistic Market Conditions in Several Years
(Miscellaneous)
By
November 2011
GlobalSpec, a provider of online marketing programs for companies targeting the engineering, technical and manufacturing communities, announced the availability of its newest READ MORE
Electricity Generated by Shale-Gas May Win Power Race
(Miscellaneous)
By
Mike Breslin
November 2011
A new report by Cambridge Energy Research Associates predicts that America’s power generation industry may default to shale-gas as the preferred fuel for the next generation READ MORE
A Vicious Cycle
(Your Business)
By
Stan Shook
November 2011
Six years ago, I wrote, “[estimating] software technology is not going to dramatically change” (“Smart Buys,” Electrical Contractor, September 2005). READ MORE
IEEE Releases New National Electrical Safety Code 2012 Edition
(Miscellaneous)
By
November 2011
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) announced the availability of the new National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)—2012 Edition. READ MORE

Pages

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
All Products
View All Issues
Check out my new features, videos, products, archives and more
Back To Top