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Around the Circuit
AGC Releases
Contractors'
Guide to BIM
On Sept. 28, the Associated General Contractors of
America (AGC) released the "Contractors' Guide to Building Information
Modeling (BIM)" at its annual midyear meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
The guide outlines best practices for contractors using BIM. The agency
expects the guide to provide members a real-time guide, which is
resourced online, so that they may master 3D modeling technology.
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AEMC's new rugged digital ground resistance tester with automatic
calculation of test results, Model 6470, performs grounding resistance,
earth coupling measurement, soil resistivity, and bonding tests. This
easy-to-use and accurate instrument measures up to 512 test results
that
can be stored in internal memory for later recall to the display or
downloaded to a PC for analysis and hard copy reports with automatic
fall of potential plots. www.aemc.com
DOE Awards Grant
to New Mexico Energy Intelligence Project
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded
$250,000 to the three-way partnership, comprising Albuquerque's
University of New Mexico, Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM), and
Rio Rancho-based Energy Control, Inc., to study how technology can help
utility customers use electricity more efficiently. The Energy
Intelligence project is part of a nationwide effort by the DOE's Office
of Electricity Delivery and Reliability to improve the way power is
shipped, distributed, and used by customers. According to the Energy
Intelligence project, by analyzing how, when, and in what quantities
customers use electricity for heating, cooling, and to run appliances,
utilities can develop systems to better match supply to demand. Over
the
next few months, PNM will work with the university's mechanical
engineering and physical plant departments to examine data the
university collects on its own power use. Energy Control, Inc. will
assist in the development of a Web portal through which the utility can
communicate instantly with customers to inform them when demand or the
price of power is high. Customers can then temporarily turn off some
appliances to reduce the amount of power they are consuming.
Texas Experiences
Growth in Industrial Project Spending
The Southwest Region, which includes Texas, Louisiana,
Arkansas, and Oklahoma, is experiencing 29.1% growth in project
spending
in 2006, compared to the same time in 2005, says the latest monthly
update to the North American Industrial Spending Index published by
Sugar Land, Texas-based Industrial Info Resources. The company
identified 480 active projects totaling $16.4 billion for 2006.
Approximately 71 projects totaling $386 million have already been
completed this year.
Construction
Worker Shortage
Plagues Florida
Reconstruction efforts in Mississippi and Louisiana
have
caused a shortage of workers in Florida, where the state's Agency for
Workforce Innovation recently identified 1,451 positions available for
qualified electricians. Any respite in the worker shortage caused by
the
slowdown in residential construction has been taken over by the
increase
in the commercial construction business. Statewide, construction is the
second-largest industry in Florida, employing 627,000 workers, second
only to the tourism industry.
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Project Watch
Texas Schools
Seek Contractor
for Motor Repair
The San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School
District, Del Rio, Texas, is requesting sealed bids on contracted
electric motor repair on an as-needed basis through Aug. 31, 2007, with
the option to renew bid for the 2007-2008 school calendar year. Awardee
will be responsible for providing apparatus and supplies needed to
perform the job. Sealed bids will be accepted in the Purchasing
Department until 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 10. To download a pdf of the bid
form, visit the school district's Web site.
Electrical
System Modifications Needed at Connecticut State Capitol
The Joint Committee on Legislative Management, through
the Office of Legislative Management, is seeking an experienced
contractor capable of performing electrical system modifications at the
State Capitol in Hartford, Conn. The work includes, but is not limited
to, replacing terminal strips, replacing terminal boxes, installing MC
cable, replacing circuit breakers, and obtaining and paying for all
permits, licenses, certificates, inspections, and legal fees. The Joint
Committee on Legislative Management will receive sealed proposals until
4 p.m. EST on Oct. 16. To download a pdf of the bid proposal, visit the
state's Web
site.
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1/4-inch and 3/8-inch threaded rods, eliminating the need for multiple
hanger sizes. The Flip Clip requires only one nut and one tool for
installation. www.cooperbline.com/flipclip
Web Exclusives
Business Brief
Owings, Md.-based ComRent International recently opened
its first Florida location. The new branch comprises a
10,100-square-foot building in Mulberry, Fla. According to the
company, through its new location, it can deliver rental load banks up
to 10MW within several hours anywhere in Florida. Customers may also
pick up rental load banks at the new facility, which is stocked with
load banks (AC, DC, resistive, reactive, capacitive, and medium voltage
5/15kV), Dynaload electronic loads, power cables, transformers,
switchgear, TrakMat & Mud-Track portable roadway matting, and test
equipment. Chris Iles is the rental manager for the Mulberry branch.
For more Business Briefs, visit the EC&M Web site.
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conductors and accommodate a wire range of 1000MCM - 6. Benefits are a
faster and safer connection resulting from reduced cable manipulation
during installation. Visit our Web site at www.ilsco.com for additional product
information
Shows and Events
IAEI 2006
Southwestern Section Meeting
The International Association of Electrical Inspectors
(IAEI), Richardson, Texas, presents the 83rd Annual
Education
and Business Meeting in San Diego from Oct. 15-19. Topics
covered at this year's event include fire pumps, motor calculations,
EMF
grounding, residential elevators, and proposals to the 2008 National
Electric Code. For more information, download a pdf of the meeting's
agenda on the IAEI Web
site.
Solar Power 2006
Solar Power 2006, sponsored by the Solar Electric Power
Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA),
will take place from Oct. 16-19 in San Jose, Calif. Keynote speakers
for
the event include Vinod Khosla, president, Khosla Ventures; Celeste
Migliore, national manager advanced technology vehicles, Toyota Motor
Corp.; and Michael Peevey, president, California Public Utilities
Commission. Other presentations include discussions on California's
solar energy market, federal policy overview, education initiatives,
and
financing. For more information and to register, visit the conference's
Web site.
Symposium on Fire
Safety in Aged
Electrical Systems
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
Quincy,
Mass., will present the Symposium on Fire Safety in Aged Electrical
Systems from Oct. 18-19 at the Crowne Plaza, Chicago-O'Hare
International Airport, in Rosemont, Ill. Topics to be presented include
new wiring diagnostic technologies, electrical fire investigation, and
aging of materials and systems. For more information and to register,
visit the NFPA Web
site.
ISC East
The International Security Conference (ISC) and
Exposition will take place from Oct. 24-25 at the Jacob Javits
Convention Center in New York City. Educational sessions include VoIP
and alarm transmissions, integrating systems, and transitioning from
wired to wireless. For more information and to register, visit the ISC
Web site.
Power
Quality & Reliability
Exhibition & Conference
The Power Quality & Reliability Exhibition & Conference
is scheduled for Oct. 24-26 in Long Beach, Calif. Bradford Roberts,
power quality systems director for S&C Electric Co., will present the
keynote address, "The Future of Power Quality," along with Arthur H.
Rosenfeld, Ph.D., commissioner, California Energy Commission, who will
discuss efficient use of electricity in California, and a panel
discussion, "Ask the Experts," moderated by Sam Wheeler, industry
consultant. For more information and to register, visit the conference
Web site.
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