Integrated Systems

Posted Jul 15, 2022

All Spaced Out: How far apart should you place heat and smoke detectors?

Spacing heat or smoke detectors can be quite confusing. Many factors must be considered, such as the ceiling type where you plan to install them (flat, smooth ceilings; joisted or...

Integrated Systems

Posted Jul 15, 2022

Recruiting Future Techs: Where are the fiber optic workers we need?

Jim Hayes

When the pandemic hit the world two years ago, people started working and studying at home, meeting using videoconferencing services such as Zoom and ordering everything they could online. Online...

Integrated Systems

Posted Jul 15, 2022

Collaboration From the Start: Resolve design problems with engineers

Wayne D. Moore

A common issue with fire alarm system installations is receiving incomplete or incorrect plans and specifications. According to the 2022 Profile of the Electrical Contractor, about 60% of contractors have...

A look into the in depth world of coding.

Integrated Systems

Posted Jul 15, 2022

Data Transmission in Transition: The cost of energy weighs heavily

Deborah L. O’Mara

We demand Data daily for business, personal use, physical security, safety, operations and more. Getting this information to the right person or device is an energy-intensive process that requires power...

Integrated Systems

Posted Jul 15, 2022

Creating Supply to Meet Charging Demand: The demand for EV charging infrastructure, one year later

Jim Romeo

New York City boasts 15 electric public buses (out of a fleet of more than 5,900 buses), one lonely electric police patrol car (a Tesla) and one electric garbage truck...