Published:
November 2012

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Put Your Backup Into It: Backup Generators

By Susan M. CaseyUnder (Systems)

The June 29, 2012, derecho storm, which traveled from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, knocked out p

A Good Host

By Joe O'ConnorUnder (Safety)

Large corporations and general contractors have evaluated the safety programs and performance of sub

Head in the Cloud: Construction Management Software

By Darlene BremerUnder (Your Business)

Are you still using spreadsheets and file folders filled with project documents to manage projects a

Tool Trends 2012

By Jeff GriffinUnder (Your Business)

Serious concerns may remain about the U.S.

Training Day: Lighting Solutions

By Susan BloomUnder (Lighting)

With lighting and communications technology evolving rapidly, lighting manufacturers are under press

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Making Sense of the Numbers
(Safety)
By
Jim Phillips
November 2012
One of the first steps in performing an arc flash hazard calculation study is to request the short-circuit data from the electric utility company. READ MORE
OSHA Renews Partnership With Electrical Contractor Groups to Prevent Workplace Injuries and Fatalities
(Safety)
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November 2012
As part of continuing efforts to improve safety and health for electrical workers, the U.S. READ MORE
Online Resources Aid ECs
(Green Building)
By
Darlene Bremer
November 2012
With electricity demand in the United States predicted to grow by at least 40 percent by 2032, business could be impacted by higher operating costs and reduced profits from in READ MORE
Is Switching the Neutral OK?
(Codes & Standards)
By
November 2012
The other day, A manufacturer inquired about switching the neutral in a branch circuit and whether the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) would permit a switched neutral for READ MORE
What a Tragedy
(Codes & Standards)
By
James G. Stallcup
November 2012
A good client summoned me to investigate an accident that occurred when a maintenance electrician was replacing a 30-ampere (A), bolt-in circuit breaker. READ MORE

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