A large software company was in the process of expanding its data center presence in the midwestern United States. With the pandemic increasing reliance on data storage and processes, this company was anxious to move on this project despite product delays and pandemic-related labor and material shortages. Challenge The biggest challenge for this customer was time. They had set a project schedule and needed to strictly adhere to it. The PVC shortage added another wrinkle. This customer could not succumb to product delays. Additionally, the pandemic was causing labor shortages as businesses closed or slowed in an attempt to keep...
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is excited to announce that registration is open for the 2022 NECA Convention and Trade Show in Austin, Texas. This year’s convention, held Oct. 15-18, reunites the electrical construction industry for the trade’s premier event. Attendees will gain access to industry-leading education, outstanding keynote speakers, peer-to-peer networking, unforgettable entertainment, and North America’s largest electrical construction trade show. NECA 2022 Austin will feature a virtual option, making every education session available to all registrants. Whether in-person or virtual, all attendees will have access to on-demand content following the convention. “All of us at NECA are...
A large software company was in the process of expanding its data center presence in the Midwestern United States. With the pandemic increasing reliance on data storage and processes, this company was anxious to move on this project despite product delays and pandemic-related labor and material shortages. Challenge The biggest challenge for this customer was time. They had set a project schedule and needed to strictly adhere to it. The global PVC shortage added another wrinkle. This customer could not succumb to product delays. Additionally, the pandemic was causing labor shortages as businesses closed or slowed in an attempt to...
HOUSTON (April 28, 2022) — Champion Fiberglass has achieved ISO 45001 certification. This third certification is in addition to ISO 9001 (quality management systems) and 14001 (environmental systems management) the company has had for many years. Per the International Standards Organization (ISO), 45001 is an occupational health and safety management system that incorporates organizational processes. More specifically, it outlines “specific requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, and gives guidance for its use, to enable organizations to provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injury and ill health, and by proactively improving its OH&S performance.” Certification...
When your reputation is on the line, you use the tools that bring out your best work. A durable, reliable electrical tape will work as hard as you do. In order to determine whether your tape is made with quality materials and will provide a long-lasting repair, seven important traits should be considered: Elongation The capacity for a vinyl tape to stretch contributes to a good seal, protecting the cable with a smooth, professional wrap. Stretched and overlapped electrical tape will conform to the shape that’s being wrapped, and bond with itself to form an effective electrical insulation that prevents...
Synapse Wireless Inc., an internet of things (IoT) company and a member of the McWane family of companies, announced in April 2022 an industry-leading online search tool for locating utility rebate incentives that are available when utilizing DLC 5.0 Networked Lighting Control solutions. The DesignLights Consortium Networked Lighting Controls Qualified Product List (QPL) identifies systems that are eligible for utility rebates and incentives by meeting minimum DLC Technical Requirements. The free search tool identifies specific utility rebate programs for lighting control systems and offers a new way for Lighting Designers, Facility Managers, Specifiers, and Engineers to compare solutions, enabling them...
It only takes one moment for everything to change while driving, resulting in a potentially devastating—and costly—accident. But who is at fault when these accidents occur? They often happen so quickly that pinpointing the moment a mistake was made is extremely—or at least it was. With technologies developed specifically for vehicle and in-cab monitoring, some of the grey areas can be eliminated. Driver-monitoring technology is a valuable way to help prevent accidents. Video telematics systems provide data inside and outside the cab to help pinpoint causes of collisions while offering information that helps management identify risky behaviors, including distracted driving...
Hazardous areas and electrical currents don’t mix. In construction site design and development, thoughtful consideration must be given to protect cables and, ultimately, stakeholders. Learn how electrical contractors can ensure safety in harsh and hazardous environments where fire safety measures are necessary. Hazardous areas require protection The National Electrical Code (NEC) defines hazardous locations as those areas “where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or flyings.” Hazardous areas are found in a wide range of construction projects including chemical plants and petrochemical plants. Other areas include elevator...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For additional information, please contact: Kevin Ruzicka, Director of Sales kruzicka@shatrshield.com Direct: 980.432.4995 Shat-R-Shield, Inc. has officially changed its name to Shat·R·Shield Lighting Inc. The new name reflects the company’s position as a manufacturer of LED light fixtures. “Initially we provided safety lighting for a broad spectrum of industries”, says Bob Nolan, CEO of the Salisbury, North Carolina based company. “Since then, our business has shifted from shatter-resistant traditional lighting to market specific LED fixtures”. Shat·R·Shield designs and builds its own specialized LED fixtures for corrosive applications and food processing. Recently the company created a new line...
Hilti Corp., Plano, Texas has introduced a new line of 22V cordless tools that meets the needs of multiple trades, including electricians. More than 70 tools are in the North American rollout of the Hilti Nuron platform of products announced Jan. 12, 2021. The products are on sale now, with shipments scheduled to begin in March. Nuron products include many tools for electrical installation applications such as drilling, cable cutting and termination and fastening, said Heidi Pratt, Hilti’s trade manager. Anytime a respected manufacturer introduces a new line of tools is news, and Hilti’s Nuron is significant to the market...
