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News & Issues
AN ADVISORY TO JMME, INC. CLIENTS AND ASSOCIATES REGARDING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST STEEL CONDUIT COUPLINGS
Profit motivated information has been submitted informally to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in an apparent attempt by a fluoropolymer chemical manufacturer seeking to discredit non-fire rated cable used in steel electrical metallic tubing (EMT) conduit to potentially increase demand for "plenum rated cable" or "other fire-rated cables to be installed in conduit." [Full Article]
Preformed Line Products Announces Improved Financial Results
Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 increased to $2,032,000, or $.38 per diluted share, compared to $883,000, or $.15 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2005. Net sales in the fourth quarter 2006 were $51,765,000, an 11% increase from last year's $46,726,000. [Full Article]
SMP Participates In 10GBASE-T Validation Testing With Solarflare
The validation trials to demonstrate 10GBASE-T operation over Category 6A cabling were performed on a 100 meter channel. The trials were run in a 100 meter, worst-case channel configuration as specified in the draft TIA augmented Category 6 standard, currently under development in the TIA TR 42.7 subcommittee. [Full Article]
SMP and PLP Showcase New Products at BICSI Orlando
SMP Data Communications, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-speed cross-connect products for communication networks, will be launching several new products at the BICSI Winter Conference, January 22-25 in Orlando, Florida. Included in this launch will be SMP's Limited Axcess™ product line, Dual Axcess™ residential solution, a "spider" zone distribution bracket ideal for the data center market and a new NEMA Type 3 complaint fiber box for smaller OSP applications. [Full Article]
Self-Defense for the Contractor
There are many pitfalls for the contractor. They need self-defense. Costs can sneak up and wipe out the profit from a project. Some of the surprises cannot be prevented, but most of the nasty developments can be avoided. Planning is crucial, and the agreement for the project should be well defined, with some clauses to address the unforeseen and unexpected expenses. [Full Article]
SBC Will Adopt the AT&T Name
The $16 billion transaction creates a company with robust, high-quality network assets, both in the United States and around the globe, and complementary expertise and capabilities. It will have the resources and skill sets to innovate and more quickly deliver to customers the next generation of advanced, integrated IP-based wireline and wireless communications services. [Full Article]
Building Operating Management is About Systems - Not Parts
In today's complex world of commercial real estate and facilities management, we must deal with a myriad of systems internal and external to the structure. It's not about parts. It is all about systems and how they interact and relate to BUILDING. Smart buildings are getting smarter and now they even talk to the outside world. Security, Energy, Environmental Controls, Weather, Communications, and even Waste Management play an increasingly important role in the Building Operating Management. [Full Article]
Why Disaster Preparedness Hasn't Worked, What Should Be Done
Hundreds of millions of dollars continue to be wasted in state and federal government endeavors. Asks adjunct Northwestern professor James Carlini, when will the game plan finally be changed and what needs to be done to make disaster preparedness more effective?. [Full Article]
Graybar VIP Design Online Is A Success
The First Web-based Multi-Vendor Structured Cabling Design and Budgeting Tool has met with a big approval for consultants, contractors and designers that signed up for this program. [Full Article]
OptiView(tm) Series II Integrated Network Analyzer Now Offers a VoIP Option
Fluke Networks announced t that its OptiView(tm) Series II Integrated Network Analyzer now offers a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) option that allows network managers to analyze VoIP activity on their network, determine call quality and view individual call channel details. This delivers fast identification, isolation and repair of call quality issues. [Full Article]
Performed Line Products Corporation Qtrly results thru Sept 2005 [Full Article]
Superior Modular Products Honored with Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Superior Modular Products, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-speed cross-connect products for communication networks, was recently honored at the Asheville, NC, Chamber of Commerce's Annual Industry Appreciation Event for Manufacturing Leadership in Western North Carolina. [Full Article]
Cabling Resources at the BICSI Conference [Full Article]
Hitachi to Introduce New Products at BICSI, Orlando
Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM) has announced that it will be using the January 2006 BICSI tradeshow in Orlando to promote some of its new products. In the last year alone, HCM has launched dozens of new cable products. At the tradeshow, HCM will be focusing on those products designed specifically for Information Transport Systems (ITS) and the fact that all HCM products are RoHS compliant. [Full Article]
MINUTEMAN® UPS Introduces Three Feature-Rich 1U Rack Mount UPS Products
Executives with MINUTEMAN® UPS have announced the release of three new additions to their award-winning Enterprise rack-mount UPS line. The new line-interactive products, rated at 700VA, 1000VA and 1500VA, are designed to fit within a 1U rack slot while providing protection for sophisticated equipment from all aspects of power problems. [Full Article]
Cabling is a big deal: Cabling Business Magazine is 15 years Young
If you were looking for the latest and greatest or step by step examples, you couldn't do better than Cabling Business Magazine. They have been there with "the right stuff" for the past fifteen years and it sure looks like we are going to need their help for the next 15 years. [Full Article]
NECA-IBEW Message Cements Connection With Customer Satisfaction
NECA-IBEW team members must "collectively elevate our game" - and create happy customers - according to a groundbreaking DVD now making the rounds of the electrical construction industry. [Full Article]
HCM Introduces Outside Plant Category 6 POE Cable
Hitachi Cable Manchester (HCM), a leader in the manufacture of communications cables, is now offering a new Category 6 cable designed specifically to accommodate Power Over Ethernet applications that require an outside plant cable. The cable, designed for outdoor aerial, conduit or direct burial applications, utilizes a rugged polyolefin overall jacket and filled with non-conductive water-blocking gel. [Full Article]
Beast Cabling Systems Strives to Meet Growing Demand
Beast Cabling Systems, innovator of systems and processes that result in more efficient and more durable installation of cable, announced that Frank A. Gordon (Tony) will fill the newly created position of National Director of Sales. [Full Article]
Cabling Business Magazine Celebrates 15 Years!
From all of us at Cabling Business Magazine, thank you for your loyal readership. We work hard to bring you the best and most accurate information, and we hope to bring you many more years of valuable information on the cabling business world. [Full Article]
Erico's Toggles for CADDY® SPEED LINK LD Make Lighting and Overhead Decking Installation Easier
A new universal toggle and Y-toggle for CADDY® SPEED LINK LD makes lighting and overhead decking installation even easier. For overhead decking applications, a universal toggle/wire rope assembly is now available in 2 m (6.6 ft), 5 m (16.4 ft) and 10 m (32.8 ft) lengths. [Full Article]
Katrina The Most Costly Hurricane In US History
According to The Federal Emergency Management Agency, insurance claims for Hurricane Katrina alone amounted to about $23 billion and reconstruction costs are estimated to be at least $200 billion, making Katrina the most costly hurricane in history. [Full Article]
Mike Holt Delivers A big Value For Readers
Did you know that Mike Holt's archive has every single newsletter that was sent out? That's right, all of Mike Holt's great newsletters are stored on their website and they have search and sort features that make it really easy to find what you're looking for. [Full Article]
BOMI Institute Renews Cornerstone Partnership with BOMA International
The Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), a nonprofit institute dedicated to educating professionals who operate, manage and maintain properties and facilities, recently renewed its Cornerstone Partnership with a pledge of $50,000 to support the activities of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International. [Full Article]
The Commercial Real Estate Congress and The Office Building Show
Thousands of Innovative Solutions, Hundreds of Hours of Education, One Phenomenal Experience!. [Full Article]
Testing the Experts
Customers are asking for VoIP telephones as part of the cabling package. Is there anything special I need to know about cabling for VoIP?". [Full Article]
As A New Term Begins, Continuity And Progress Follows
President Milner Irvin would like to thank my fellow NECA contractors for giving me this opportunity to expand my service to our association. [Full Article]
Rexel Announces Grand Opening Of New BICSI Technology Training Center
The new BICSI Training Center located in the Newton, North Carolina branch of Rexel is a giant step in bringing world-class training to the local area. BICSI is an organization that specializes in the preparedness training and education of communications designers and installers.. [Full Article]
Preformed Line Products Announces Quarterly Dividend
Preformed Line Products declared a regular quarterly dividend in the amount of $.20 per share on the Company's common shares, payable April 20, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 3, 2006. [Full Article]
New Regional Centers Bring Cutting-Edge Training Closer To Home
For union electrical workers, the continuing quest for knowledge - to hone the varied skills that power America safely - once meant traveling hundreds of miles from home to reach the nearest training center. Today, however, that vital education is now coming to the workers, through a groundbreaking new program developed by the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC). [Full Article]
ACUTA'S 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition
ACUTA encourages everyone involved in providing voice, data or video services on college and university campuses to attend the 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held July 23-27 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. [Full Article]
Beast Cabling Systems Installation System Video Now Available
At the BICSI Winter Conference (January 2006) we had the opportunity to see the Beast Cabling System demonstrated in its latest advanced version. [Full Article]
SMP Announces Western Region Sales Management Restructure
SMP Data Communications (Superior Modular Products) is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Thompson as the new Western Regional Sales Manager and the promotion of John Awad to the position of Western Regional Technical Sales Manager. [Full Article]
Home Axcess Residential Enclosures Approved by Playa Vista
The Master Planned Community of Playa Vista on the west side of Los Angeles has approved the Home Axcess® Residential Enclosures and connectivity for installation under their Structured Wiring Guidelines. [Full Article]
CABLING SAFETY NEWS ALERT
Cabling News from the NFPA World Safety Conference & Exposition® June 6-10, 2005 & results of the Technical Committee Session (National Fire Protection Association) [Full Article]
2014: A Building Space Odyssey
What will communications requirements and systems be like 10 years from now?
Certainly more streamlined and productive than they are today. [Full Article]
The Ultimate Cable Management System
HHRobertson Floor Systems manufactures the Q-Floor/Taproute® System - the premier cable management system for office buildings, libraries, schools and casinos. [Full Article]
ACUTA Spring Seminar and 34th Annual Conference & Exhibition 2005
ACUTA is currently seeking applications and suggestions of presenters for the ACUTA Spring Seminar and invites proposals for presentations at the 34th Annual ACUTA Conference & Exhibition. [Full Article]
Superior Modular Products Announces New 15th Anniversary Product Catalog
60 full color pages that detail all of the SMP product lines including A5E, Axcess 6, Fiber Opticx, Home Axcess and Rack Technologies. [Full Article]
RoHS Directive
RoHS, lead-free legislation, or to use its accurate but somewhat lengthy title "Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment", will be enforced throughout the European Community from 1st July 2006. [Full Article]
Fluke Networks Announces NetDSL Bulk Qualification System
the only portable bulk pair test system designed to fully test, pre-qualify and document the copper distribution network (F2 plant) for ADSL2+ service. [Full Article]
CABA Releases Winter 2004 Edition of iHomes & Buildings Magazine
The Winter 2004 edition of iHomes & Buildings focuses on consumer-friendly networking, intelligent building technologies and the evolution of smart homes. [Full Article]
UL Finds the LEAD in Cabling
UL announces new Restricted Substances Compliance Solutions (RSCS) - designed to help organizations meet strict 2006 European Union Directives. [Full Article]
The Light Brigade Announces its New 2005 Training Schedule
The new schedule lists the locations for all of The Light Brigade's one-, two-, and four-day courses, including both classroom and hands-on options. [Full Article]
NECA Publishes Updated Fiber Optic Standard
Fiber optic entrepreneur and author Jim Hayes, also president of the Fiber Optic Association (FOA), was principal author of this new second edition of NECA/FOA 301. [Full Article]
NAED Releases Findings of Procurement Chain Study
In the study, "Procurement Chain Management in the Construction Industry," researchers assessed the strengths and weaknesses of various procurement models commonly used in the construction industry. [Full Article]
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