Ideal Donates Data Communications Tools to BICSI

April 1, 2008
Tools to be used in first cabling skills challenge

Sycamore, Ill.-based Ideal Industries is giving information transport systems (ITS) installers the opportunity to use its equipment when showcasing their skills at the first annual Tampa, Fla.-based BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge. IDEAL has agreed to donate more than $3,400 in testers, hand tools, and supplies for the event to be held at the 2008 BICSI Spring Conference, April 27-30, in Nashville, Tenn.

The BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge pits teams of contractors against one another to test such skills as cable terminating, assembly, troubleshooting, support, and overall professionalism, as they compete for the title of Installer of the Year.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EC&M, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Electrical Conduit Comparison Chart

CHAMPION FIBERGLASS electrical conduit is a lightweight, durable option that provides lasting savings when compared to other materials. Compare electrical conduit types including...

Fiberglass Electrical Conduit Chemical Resistance Chart

This information is provided solely as a guide since it is impossible to anticipate all individual site conditions. For specific applications which are not covered in this guide...

Considerations for Direct Burial Conduit

Installation type plays a key role in the type of conduit selected for electrical systems in industrial construction projects. Above ground, below ground, direct buried, encased...

How to Calculate Labor Costs

Most important to accurately estimating labor costs is knowing the approximate hours required for project completion. Learn how to calculate electrical labor cost.