Electrical News and Trends
An overview: Designing office space
Office building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and... » more
Commissioning best practices: Electrical
Commissioning electrical equipment ideally begins early in the design phase of the project and... » more
Addressing time synchronization issues, related standards work
Learn to finesse the issues of system design and the selection of devices in the market. » more
The state of commissioning in 2012
Commissioning continues to expand to cover more systems, and energy-oriented existing building... » more
Assessing vendor claims on time resolution in IEDs
Here are some tips for assessing vendors' devices that accept time inputs. » more
Designing a time synchronization source
A challenge in designing a substation is to time synchronize all connected devices, which requires... » more
LEDs advance learning environment: Web exclusive
A college’s switch to state-of-the-art LEDs allows it to efficiently tailor lighting to classroom... » more
An overview: How to engineer systems in mixed-use buildings
When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. » more
Pros and cons of networked genset controls: Web exclusive
Having standby and emergency power systems connected to a networked controls system can provide... » more
Project success is the sum of all parts
In a data center, uptime is more than just the sum of its pieces. » more
Sizing equipment for closed-transition transfer operation
Fault contributions of all parallel sources must be considered only for systems designed for... » more
Using BIM in electrical, power design
BIM can help facilitate efficiency gains in design, construction, and facility operations. » more
Selecting a protection and control automation system
A few guidelines will help engineers avoid automation or controls pitfalls and make the best choice... » more
Vote with an engineer's heart
What are the political topics of key importance to professionals in the building industry in the... » more
Understanding diesel emissions regulation changes
Engineers and designers should understand how continually evolving diesel emissions regulations... » more
Engineering a successful lighting retrofit
A lighting retrofit can be one of the easiest and most cost-effective methods to reduce a... » more
Gensets increase hospital emergency power capacity
New gensets increase healthcare facility’s backup capacity, efficiency, and reliability. » more
Still more on ‘cutting the copper’
One evening, an easy method to scale back on the amount of copper we were installing dawned upon... » more
How to make meetings better
It’s up to you to make meetings more effective. Here are four ideas. » more
Specifying medium-voltage distribution
Engineers and contractors should be aware of the requirements associated with medium voltage to... » more
'Big data’ and the need for improved time synchronization standards
Without time synchronization, vast streams of data have limited use. » more
Designing office space: Electrical, power systems
Office building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and... » more
Office building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and... » more
An overview: Designing office spaceOffice building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and... » more
Commissioning best practices: ElectricalCommissioning electrical equipment ideally begins early in the design phase of the project and... » more
Commissioning best practices: Electrical -- Top 10 deficiencies and challenges
These are the most common deficiencies or challenges workers face when working on a commissioning... » more
These are the most common deficiencies or challenges workers face when working on a commissioning... » more
Addressing time synchronization issues, related standards work Learn to finesse the issues of system design and the selection of devices in the market. » more
The state of commissioning in 2012Commissioning continues to expand to cover more systems, and energy-oriented existing building... » more
Assessing vendor claims on time resolution in IEDs Here are some tips for assessing vendors' devices that accept time inputs. » more
Designing a time synchronization sourceA challenge in designing a substation is to time synchronize all connected devices, which requires... » more
LEDs advance learning environment: Web exclusiveA college’s switch to state-of-the-art LEDs allows it to efficiently tailor lighting to classroom... » more
An overview: How to engineer systems in mixed-use buildings When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. » more
How to engineer systems in mixed-use buildings: Electrical and power systems
When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. Electrical... » more
When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. Electrical... » more
Pros and cons of networked genset controls: Web exclusiveHaving standby and emergency power systems connected to a networked controls system can provide... » more
Project success is the sum of all partsIn a data center, uptime is more than just the sum of its pieces. » more
Sizing equipment for closed-transition transfer operationFault contributions of all parallel sources must be considered only for systems designed for... » more
Using BIM in electrical, power designBIM can help facilitate efficiency gains in design, construction, and facility operations. » more
Selecting a protection and control automation system A few guidelines will help engineers avoid automation or controls pitfalls and make the best choice... » more
Vote with an engineer's heartWhat are the political topics of key importance to professionals in the building industry in the... » more
Understanding diesel emissions regulation changesEngineers and designers should understand how continually evolving diesel emissions regulations... » more
Engineering a successful lighting retrofitA lighting retrofit can be one of the easiest and most cost-effective methods to reduce a... » more
Gensets increase hospital emergency power capacityNew gensets increase healthcare facility’s backup capacity, efficiency, and reliability. » more
Still more on ‘cutting the copper’One evening, an easy method to scale back on the amount of copper we were installing dawned upon... » more
How to make meetings betterIt’s up to you to make meetings more effective. Here are four ideas. » more
Specifying medium-voltage distributionEngineers and contractors should be aware of the requirements associated with medium voltage to... » more
'Big data’ and the need for improved time synchronization standardsWithout time synchronization, vast streams of data have limited use. » more
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