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Credit CrunchAug 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer Cash flow — managing the collection of contract revenues and payments of the costs of contracted work — is a leading indicator of bankruptcy for construction contractors.... |
Advice Worth Taking
Aug 1, 2008, By Bradley Dawson, LTV Dynamics
As the owner of an electrical contracting firm, from whom do you obtain your advice?...
Credit Crunch
Aug 1, 2008, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Cash flow — managing the collection of contract revenues and payments of the costs of contracted work — is a leading indicator of bankruptcy for construction contractors....
Diagnostic Trends
Aug 1, 2008, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
For the last 20 years, Randy Barnett, director of curriculum development, American Trainco, Englewood, Colo., has been keeping his clients up-to-date on innovations in plant maintenance. ...
Secrets to Creating a Profit Machine
Aug 1, 2008, By Herbert M. Cannon, AEC Management Solutions, Inc.
By reinvesting profits in the company, you can provide the best working environment, equipment, training, compensation, and support for employees....
The 10 Worst Grounding Mistakes You'll Ever Make
Aug 1, 2008, By David Herres, Master Electrician
Proper grounding and bonding prevent unwanted voltage on non-current-carrying metal objects, such as tool and appliance casings, raceways, and enclosures, as well as facilitate the correct operation of overcurrent devices....
From the Forensic Files of NIOSH
Aug 1, 2008,
Few would argue that electrocution is a serious threat to electrical workers. However, it's only one of the dangers faced by this group of individuals, as evidenced by a tragedy that occurred at a Michigan vehicle transmission plant....
Case of the Shocking Sealing Machine Sparks Feedback
Jul 1, 2008,
I thought that The Case of the Shocking Sealing Machine article, starting on page 16 of the May 2008 issue, was excellent...
The Case of the Unreliable Conveyors
Jul 1, 2008, Edited by John DeDad, Senior Director, Editorial and EC&M Development
In certain instances, system operation problems can be cyclical, many times correlating with utility or facility power system operation. Other times,...
Disaster Planning
Jun 1, 2008, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
On Aug. 30, 2005, Jimmy Haynes, owner of JH Haynes Electric, Gulfport, Miss., returned to his shop after weathering Hurricane Katrina...
Recession-Proofing Your Business
Jun 1, 2008, By Bradley Dawson, LTV Dynamics
It's no secret that the U.S. economy is on the brink of another recession. A faltering financial industry, escalating energy costs, and sky-high material costs all play into our economic insecurities....
Real Ways to Reduce Material Handling Costs
Jun 1, 2008, By Philip E. Nimmo IV and Heather M. Moore, MCA, Inc.
The main goal of any contractor is achieving a high-quality installation on time and on budget. According to in-house research, MCA, Inc....
Mastering Production Tracking Methodologies
Jun 1, 2008, By David Brown, D. Brown Management
The process of tracking production is arguably the most important skill a project leader can master. Whether you're a crew leader, foreman, superintendent, or project manager, learning the skills necessary for effective production tracking will help your career immensely....
Starting Over
Jun 1, 2008, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Imagine waking up one morning and finding the business that you've spent years, maybe even decades, pouring your heart and soul into has just disappeared....
Wind Turbine Maker Fined for Safety Violations
Jun 1, 2008,
On August 25, 2007, the collapse of a wind turbine tower at the Klondike III Wind Farm near Wasco, Ore., killed one worker and injured another. As a result...
Tool Trouble
May 1, 2008,
A forgotten tool proved to be more than just a minor inconvenience for one unfortunate electrician. Working in a power distribution panel that contained...
