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Coming Up in EC&M
Digital Classroom
The February cover story of EC&M will focus on
online learning. We'd like to discuss the pros and cons of online
learning experiences from distance learning for advanced degrees to
simple learning modules. If you've recently taken a course online or
merely watched a Web cast, we'd like to hear from you. Contact Staff
Writer Beck Ireland by phone at (913) 967-1806 or e-mail at beck.ireland@penton.com with
your comments for possible publication in the article.
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Around the Circuit
States Add
Construction Jobs in November but See Year-Over Year Declines
Construction employment increased in 26 states this
November as a result of warm, dry weather, according to a recent
analysis of employment data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
However, the analysis, conducted by the Associated General Contractors
of America (AGC), Arlington, Va., found construction employment
decreased everywhere except North Dakota over the past 12 months. To
read more on this story, visit EC&M's Web
site.
Nebraska NECA
Chapter Opens Windmill Training Facility
The Nebraska Chapter of the National Electrical
Contractors Association (NECA) and Locals 22, 265, 231, and 1525 of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) officially opened
a new wind power training structure at the Electrical Training Facility
in Omaha, Neb. NECA and the IBEW are partners in the Electrical Training
Facility where the windmill is located. To read more on this story,
visit EC&M's Web
site.
IEC Welcomes North
Carolina as its Newest Chapter
Alexandria, Va.-based Independent Electrical
Contractors' (IEC) National Board of Directors recently announced the
chartering of the association's newest chapter, North Carolina IEC.To
read more on this story, visit EC&M's Web
site.
Construction Prices
Jump in November
Federal data showing sharp increases in the prices of
key construction materials, such as diesel, copper, and brass mill
shapes, likely foreshadow future increases in construction costs,
according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC),
Arlington, Va. The November producer price index (PPI) report, recently
released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics provide the strongest
indication yet that construction prices are heading up, the association
notes.To read more on this story, visit EC&M's Web
site.
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Buy an Agilent Handheld, Get a Free
Accessory
EC&M magazine awarded the Agilent U1253A
HHDMM category winner in the Portable Test and Measurement Category for
the 2009 Product of the Year competition. In conjunction with this
recognition, customers who purchase an Agilent handheld will be entitled
to get an accessory absolutely free.
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Project Watch
Electrical System
Upgrade in Utah
The City of Orem, Utah, has issued a request for
proposal from qualified engineers/architects for the preparation of a
detailed engineering design document to bid for energy upgrades to the
Orem City Center complex. The deadline to submit proposals is 3 p.m MST
on January 6. Questions concerning this project should be directed to
Bill Bell, chief building official at (801) 229-7053. For more
information, visit the City of Orem Web
site.
Highway and Traffic
Lighting and Signal Design in Alaska
The Northern Region State of Alaska Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Preconstruction
Services, Traffic Section, is soliciting professional services to
prepare project-specific designs of power supplies and other associated
electrical components for highway lighting systems and traffic signal
systems. This work may also include design of parking and highway
lighting systems and automatic vehicle classification systems in their
entirety, or portions of such systems. Submittals must be received no
later than 4 p.m. AKST January 19. For more information, visit the State
of Alaska's public notice Web
site.
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Web Exclusives
Business Brief
Irving, Texas-based Shermco Industries recently
announced its work on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) rail
system. Shermco has been contracted to test the power of the DART Green
Line at each of its 24 substations.For more Business Briefs, visit
the EC&M Web site.
Manufacturing
Technology Consumption Down in 2009
October U.S. manufacturing technology consumption
totaled $152.68 million, according to the Association for Manufacturing
Technology (AMT), Mclean, Va., and the American Machine Tool
Distributors’ Association (AMTDA), Rockville, Md. This total was down
2.8% from September and down 49.0% from the total of $299.28 million
reported for October 2008. With a year-to-date total of $1,372.31
million, 2009 is down 65.9% compared with 2008.For more on U.S.
manufacturing technology consumption, visit the EC&M Web
site.
Report Reveals
Future of the Worldwide Construction Industry
The FMI/CMAA Tenth Annual Survey of Owners portrays a
construction owner community responding to changing economic conditions
by looking to service providers for more comprehensive support across
the entire building lifecycle. Survey results were presented at the CURT
2009 National Conference in Orlando, Fla. on Nov. 17, 2009. This
year’s survey sought to measure current owner attitudes against those
of 2006, and to project changes in owner needs and expectations between
now and 2014.For more on this report, visit the EC&M Web
site.
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Eye on Safety
Electrical
Contractor Dies from Injuries Caused by Fall
On December 27, Erik Gates, 47, owner of Gateco
Electric, Thousand Oaks, Calif., died from blunt-force chest injuries
after he fell through a skylight while working on the roof of the
Xirrus, Inc. building, Newbury Park, Calif. Gates fell about 30 ft,
according to Dean Fryer, spokesperson for California’s Division of
Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Gates appeared on several
episodes of the Discovery Channel program MythBusters.
Shows & Events
ESW 2010
The 17th annual IEEE/IAS Electrical Safety Workshop
(ESW) will be held February 1-5 in Memphis, Tenn. Topics for technical
sessions include personal protective grounding, arc flash events, and
electrical equipment in hazardous locations. For more information and to
register, visist the IEEE Web site.
2010 ABC National
Convention
The 2010 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
National Convention will take place from February 3-7 in San Diego,
Calif. Sessions at the Construction Leaders Symposium include "Green
Building and What it Means to Your Business," "Surety Bonds for
Contractors," "How to Effectively Bid on Government Contracts," and
"Catching the Upturn: Ensuring Your Organization Is Prepared to Return
to Prosperity." For more information and to register, visit the ABC Web
site.
Electric West
2010
The Electric West 2010 and Power Quality conference will
be held March 16-18 in Las Vegas. Topic tracks at this year's event
include measurement and testing, power quality and reliability,
renewable technologies/green business, and
residential/industrial/commercial applications. For more information,
visit the Electric West 2010 Web
site.
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