Recently added articles from Electrical Contracting Products:
Daylight Harvesting.(Product Roundup)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Daylight Harvesting Coupled with efficient electric lighting controls, daylighting can significantly cut down on energy usage. Kari Embree, Assistant Editor Daylighting--the method of using natural light to illuminate building spaces--is one of many green ...
The Green Codes.(Green$avers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The Green Codes By John Dyslin, Editor Increasingly, codes are playing a significant role in the push for greater energy efficiencies. While standards and criteria have been around for years in efforts to attain better energy efficient systems, more and ...
INTEGRATED Platforms Provide Best-in-Class.(VDV World)
Feb 01, 2009 ... INTEGRATED Platforms Provide Best-in-Class By Kari Embree, Assistant Editor Open building systems provide a flexible framework for monitoring and managing a variety of critical infrastructure controls. Most commercial buildings are comprised of several ...
"Green" Light at the End of the Tunnel.(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2009 ... "Green" Light at the End of the Tunnel Kari Embree, Assistant Editor A recent report from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) indicates that confidence in the North American electrical industry's prospects remained near a seven-year low in ...
Electric Metering Guidelines for GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.(Power Quality World)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Electric Metering Guidelines for GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS By Don Millstein Section 103(e) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires all federal agencies to install advanced electric metering in their facilities by October 1, 2012. This article overviews the highlights of ...
VDV Tools, Testers PAY OFF.(VDV World)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VDV Tools, Testers PAY OFF By Subrata Mukherjee By taking the time to test low-voltage cabling in residential construction, electrical contractors can increase profitability. Consider the following statement: By taking the time to test low-voltage cabling ...
Getting CONTROL of Lighting.(Lighting Products World)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Getting CONTROL of Lighting By Scott Jordan Multiple types of lighting control secure code compliance, energy savings for First American Building. There is typically a "wow" factor when a tenant moves into a brand-new building after years, or even decades, ...
Motors.(Product Roundup)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Motors Kari Embree, Assistant Editor Savings can be obtained by maximizing motor efficiency. Used in a wide range of applications to power a variety of equipment, electric motors consume more than half the electricity produced in the United States. And in ...
Energy Efficient Software.(PowerSavers Feature)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Energy Efficient Software By Kari Embree, assistant editor Because the growth in data center construction is leading to higher electricity consumption, energy efficiency is playing a major part in keeping costs down. Currently the U.S. data center market ...
LET'S Make a Deal!(Feature Story)
Dec 01, 2008 ... LET'S Make a Deal! By John Dyslin, editor Manufacturers say now is the time to buy that truck or van as they seek to decrease their inventory. There is good news and there is bad news. The good news is that the auto manufacturers are flushed with trucks ...
A Tale of Two Election Reactions.(Editorial)
Dec 01, 2008 ... A Tale of Two Election Reactions John Dyslin, Editor As with any election you have those who are happy with the results, those who are unhappy with the results and those who are just ho-hum. This past election is no different. What I found interesting was the ...
Voice-Data-Video.(Product Roundup)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Voice-Data-Video By Kari Embree, assistant editor The reliability of fiber optic technology paves the way for future VDV growth. Cabling for voice-data-video is one of the fastest changing technologies today. Whether you're installing the premises cabling ...
2008 INNOVATION AWARDS.(Product Roundup)
Nov 01, 2008 ... 2008 INNOVATION AWARDS By Kari Embree, assistant editor Honoring the best of the best. This year's prestigious INNOVATION Awards program received a record number of product entries from nearly 100 companies. And with a total of 18 categories and more than ...
Improving One's 'Footprint'.(PowerSavers Feature)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Improving One's 'Footprint' By John Klesk Backup power and efficiency: can electrical contractors "go green?" It's undeniable that the phrase "going green" is highly overused, but the idea behind it is undoubtedly gaining momentum . Consumers and ...
Solar Program Has Lasting Power.(Feature Story)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Solar Program Has Lasting Power By Kari Embree, assistant editor Since 2005, enrollment continues to rise at the Charles W. Lindberg Electrical Training Center. Part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) top 25 Solar America Cities program, Minnesota's ...
STANDBY POWER: A GREEN Machine For You.(PQ Feature Story)
Nov 01, 2008 ... STANDBY POWER: A GREEN Machine For You By Clement Feng Standby power is poised to become an important part of an electrical contractor's business Everyone today is concerned about the environment, ozone and their own carbon footprint. In the last few years ...
Cost or Money-Maker?(Contractor Corner)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Cost or Money-Maker? By Tom Grandy Will adding another technician cost you money or increase your revenues? Have you ever wondered what would happen to the profitability of your service department if you added another service technician? The ...
Management Software.(Product Roundup)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Management Software By Kari Embree, assistant editor Recent additions to project management software increase efficiency and profitability. With today's tough economy and construction costs on the rise, it's vital for contractors to operate effectively ...
Keeping Safety Within Reach.(Feature)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Keeping Safety Within Reach By Kari Embree, assistant editor Don't fall behind in safety practices when selecting the right ladder or work platform. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that fatal work injuries involving falls rose 5 percent in ...
Getting Wired.(VDV World)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Getting Wired By David Herres Electrical contractors are becoming increasingly involved in low-voltage wiring applications. Here is a primer to help you become successful--and understand the technology. Many may remember when the telephone company owned ...