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App Prototype Identifies Design Hazards on Construction Projects

Marlena Chertock

Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in Glasgow, Scotland developed the prototype for an cellphone app that can reduce injuries and save lives on construction projects, according to an article from the Glasgow...

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Aug 16, 2019

Declining Costs of Solar Eclipses Wind and Natural Gas

Rick Laezman

As renewables expand their share of generating capacity in the United States, some sources have enjoyed a more rapid decline in capital costs than others. This dynamic of declining costs dictates which source will take the...

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Aug 16, 2019

NERC Verifies First Hacking of a U.S. Utility

William Atkinson

While regulators and those in the utility industry have been talking for over a decade, the first actual hacking of a utility by an outsider occurred on March 5, 2019, and was officially reported by the North American...

A look into the in depth world of coding.

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Aug 16, 2019

Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts: A Mixed Bag

William Atkinson

According to a new report by Dodge Data & Analytics, “First Half 2019 Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts Show Varied Pattern by Top Metropolitan Areas,” while new construction starts in this sector in several of...

Construction machines work together to assemble building structure.

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Aug 16, 2019

2019 NECA Showstopper Winners Announced

Hannah Fullmer

The annual Showstopper Showcase at the NECA Convention and Trade Show highlights the newest products and services on the market. Open every day starting one hour before the Trade Show, the Showcase gives attendees a chance to...

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Aug 16, 2019

2019 Project Excellence Award Winners: A Closer Look

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Hannah Fullmer

The 2019 NECA Project Excellence Awards were presented on September 16 at the annual NECA Trade Show and Convention. The awards recognize electrical contractors that demonstrate professionalism and a commitment in their work...

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Aug 16, 2019

San Francisco Offers To Buy PG&E Assets

Rick Laezman

Events in California can unfold in the most unexpected fashion. Two years ago, the state suffered billions of dollars in damage and loss of life from multiple raging wildfires. Crumbling under the weight of liabilities from...

Electrical utility cables amongst a clear skyline.

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Aug 16, 2019

Iowa State University Wins Green Energy Challenge

Hannah Fullmer,

Holly Sauer

Iowa State University Student Chapter took home first place in this year's Green Energy Challenge, making this the team's sixth consecutive Challenge win. Other finalist teams in the competition included Illinois Institute of...

Iowa State Student Chapter presenting their project during the Green Energy Challenge.

QUIZ: Will There Be Enough Room?

Some key general requirements in the National Electrical Code (NEC) address minimum working spaces around equipment, equipment markings and underground conduit installation depths. The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) has significant interpretation and approval responsibilities. The NEC establishes minimum requirements.

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QUIZ: Fire Alarm Requirements for Elevators

One of the greatest challenges when installing a fire alarm is determining what you have to do when elevators are installed. Test your knowledge of the fire alarm requirements for elevators in NFPA 72 2019 edition.

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Table of Contents

What's Happening in Las Vegas? Project Roundup

Temporary Powerhouses: Heller Electric and Taylor Electric Provide Temporary Power for Events

Planning Ahead: Mojave Electric Wires T-Mobile Arena

Calling All Conventioneers! Bombard Electric Electrifies Vegas Convention Center Addition

Featured Products

Milwaukee Tool’s Angler 120-ft. Steel Fish Tape

Cable Express' Fiber Enclosure

ABB's Ty-Rap Cable Tie

One-Pull Wire and Cable Solutions' Bundled Cable

HellermannTyton's Aerial Support Tie

Snake Tray's Hand-Bendable Design Tray

Burndy's Wire Management Clip

Southwire's Shielded Multicolor Cable

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App Prototype Identifies Design Hazards on Construction Projects

Declining Costs of Solar Eclipses Wind and Natural Gas

NERC Verifies First Hacking of a U.S. Utility

Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts: A Mixed Bag

2019 NECA Showstopper Winners Announced

2019 Project Excellence Award Winners: A Closer Look

San Francisco Offers To Buy PG&E Assets

Iowa State University Wins Green Energy Challenge

August 2019: NECA Show

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