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Editor's Note
2007 EC&M
Product of the Year
Call for Entries
The EC&M Product of the Year Competition was
established in 2000 to honor excellence in new product development in
the electrical industry. Now in its seventh year, the prestigious
awards
program showcases the most innovative products of the past year and
recognizes the talent and commitment of the people involved with every
aspect of development, from concept through sales. EC&M is proud
to bestow these awards on inventive products that ensure electrical
professionals are able to do their jobs more efficiently and
effectively.Entering your new products into EC&M's Product of
the Year competition will provide tremendous exposure for your products
and your company. In addition to identifying yourself as a leader in
the
electrical market, the Product of the Year competition provides
repeated
exposure in the industry. If your products were or will be introduced
to the market between Jan. 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2006, they are eligible
for the 2007 EC&M Product of the Year competition. You may
download a pdf of the official call for entries from our Web
site or visit the 2007 Product of the Year Award Web site.
Around the Circuit
Coal-Fired Power
Plants
Lead Future-Generation Unit Development
Power-plant developers are currently evaluating more
than 272,000MW of new power generation unit additions in the United
States, says a report from Sugar Land, Texas-based Industrial Info
Resources. According to the research firm, the majority of these
projects -- about 87% -- are scheduled to begin construction by
2012. Coal-fired units lead all fuel types for future generation unit
development. Development of coal, with more than 71,000MW planned,
nuclear at 46,000MW, and wind projects at 47,000MW each have outpaced
natural-gas fired unit development, which stands at about 45,000MW from
426 units.
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All power-quality parameters, including harmonics out to the 50th, can
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ASTM
International
Launches
Digital Library
W. Conshohocken, Pa.-based ASTM International recently
digitized its entire library of technical information, including its
information on construction. The library, available through several
online subscription options, enables users to access ASTM's catalog,
including special technical publications, manuals, journal articles,
and
papers and chapters. For more information, visit the ASTM Web site. Subscriptions
are available by e-mailing ASTM's customer service department.
Oklahoma Now
Requires Licensing for Temp Agencies
Temporary employment agencies that provide laborers to
work on electrical construction projects must be licensed under the
Oklahoma Electrical Licensing Act, according to a binding opinion
issued
by Attorney General Drew Edmondson. The opinion, issued on Nov. 20,
states that the employment agency remains the true employer of the
laborers, despite wording in contracts that may state otherwise. As the
employer furnishing laborers for electrical work, the employment agency
bears the responsibility for obtaining licensure as an electrical
contract.
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Project Watch
Miami-Dade
County Seeks Contractor for Distribution System Upgrade
Miami-Dade County, Fla., Water and Sewer Department is
currently preparing to advertise for bids for the upgrade of an
electrical distribution system with a construction cost estimate of
$29 million. Scope of work includes an electrical building with 13.8kV
switchgear, diesel generators, ductbank from FPL service and to
numerous
service points at the WWTP, tie-ins, and related work. The expected
advertisement date is Jan. 1. For more information, contact Alma M.
Santiago, P.E., at (786) 552-8150.
Florida Town
Requests Bids for Lighting Project
The Commission of the Town of Pembroke Park, Fla., is
currently advertising for sealed bids for a lighting project. This
project, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), is funded through
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All HUD federal
rules and regulations pertaining to this project are applicable.
Drawings, specifications and contract documents may be obtained from
Craig A. Smith & Associates at (954) 782-8222. There will be a pre-bid
conference at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Public Works Office, 3150 S.W.
52nd Ave. Bids will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Dec. 14.
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need for multiple hanger sizes. The Flip Clip requires only one nut and
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Web Exclusives
Business Brief
Chandler, Ariz.-based Engenuity Systems, distributor of
intelligent networked control components, and Bellevue, Wash.-based
Lagotek Corp. recently signed an agreement to distribute Lagotek's
wireless Home Intelligence Platform (HIP). The agreement between the two
organizations gives Lagotek access to more than 800 dealers already
affiliated with Engenuity.
For more Business Briefs, visit the
EC&M Web
site.
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system. The load-control option is designed to operate at
user-selectable high and low set points providing users with the
capability to reduce electrical demand by shedding loads or activating
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local generator. The low kilowatt limit point allows the load to be
returned to normal operating power independently as pre-set parameters
are met. Contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or visit www.emon.com/ecm123.asp for
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Shows and Events
Archived Conferences Available for On-Demand Viewing
Check out this list of gems, all free of charge in the "On-Demand
Library and Viewing Room" across from Conference Room A within
EC&M's E-tradeshow:
- Preparing a Claim: Bolstering Your Case Through Good Project
Management
- Harmonics: Causes, Symptoms, and Remediation Techniques
- Power Outages: Preventive Electrical Designs and Product
Solutions
- Electrical Power Engineering: Industry Shortcomings and Possible
Solutions
- MV Cable Basics: Construction, Testing, Ground Fault
Coordination
- Ten Trends That Will Shock the Electrical Market
- Good Project Management: Enhancing the Bottom Line
- Insulation Resistance Testing
- Short Term, Long Term Energy Storage Methods for Standby Power
Systems
- 2007 Construction Market Forecast
Before accessing the archives, make sure you visit the 2006
EC&M e-TradeShow, a year-long virtual business event. In addition
to attending live activities at conference sessions scheduled throughout
the year, you can meet with exhibitors in virtual exhibit halls. Free
access and all the information you need are available at http://ecmweb.com/etradeshow/.
IEC National
Leadership Conference
The 2007 Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
National Leadership Conference will take place from Jan. 4-6 in Sunny
Isles Beach, Fla. The event, themed "Focus on the Future," will
celebrate the conference's 50th anniversary with featured guest speaker
Mark Levin's, CAE, CSP, keynote address on membership development and
volunteer leadership. In addition, interactive sessions focusing on
leadership skills are scheduled throughout the conference. For more
information and to register, visit the IEC Web
site.
2007
International
CES
The 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
is scheduled for Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas. Marking its 40th anniversary,
this year's event features presentations by Bill Gates, chairman of
Microsoft; Ed Zander, chairman of Motorola, and Michael Dell, chairman
of Dell. The Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards and a
seminar on electronics recycling are also scheduled to take place. For
more information, visit the show's
registration
page.
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Classifieds
Minnesota Power
Service Company Seeks Electrical Engineer
Well established, growing electrical power-service
company, Utilities Plus Energy Services (UPES), Elk Grove, Minn., seeks
electrical engineer/technician with a focus in power engineering.
Willing to train qualified candidate. Duties include in-field testing
of
electrical power transmission and power distribution equipment,
commissioning and start up, project management, and design work. Person
must be motivated and a self-starter. UPES provides a full benefits
package including 401k, competitive salary, and profit sharing. Come
work with the best. Please send resume to tsullivan@utilplus.com.
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