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CSI Releases
Information on the 2004 Edition of MasterFormat
MasterFormat users don't have to wait until later this
year to familiarize themselves with the new specification-writing
standard. The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) has spent
three
years updating and expanding the section numbers and titles for
the 2004 edition of MasterFormat, and to give users the opportunity to
preview the changes, CSI has released the information on its Web site. The new edition
of MasterFormat will reflect the advances in construction technology
since the 1995 edition and feature a six-digit rather than a five-digit
numbering system to create room to allow users to organize more
detailed
specifications. CSI will expand the scope of MasterFormat to cover not
only
nonresidential buildings, but also engineering-related construction.
The
standard will also include an expanded number of areas like computer
and
telecommunications networks, integrated building automation systems,
and
electronic safety and security.
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EC&M
Invites Electrical Contractors to Participate in 2004 Top 50
Survey
It's time once again for EC&M's listing of the
Top 50 Electrical Contracting Firms. If you think your electrical
contracting firm is one of the largest contractors in the country and
have 2003 annual sales of at least $50 million,
take the opportunity to give your company the recognition it deserves
within the electrical industry by taking EC&M's
2004 Top 50 survey online. If you have any questions or would like
to receive a Word version of the survey, please e-mail Amy Fischbach. The
deadline for submission of the survey is FRIDAY, JULY 23. See the 2003 list of the
nation's largest electrical contracting firms.
ASA Educates
Subcontractors on Contract Negotiations
Subcontractors can lose work and damage a long-term
business relationship by practicing poor negotiation skills. To help
you
succeed in the business world, the American Subcontractors Association
(ASA) has launched the Stand Up! campaign. The association will release
monthly white papers on different contract-related topics like
warranties, scheduling changes, payment terms, and lien waivers. Each
of
these papers will be published on the "Protect Your Rights" page on the
ASA Web site.
Value of Construction
Sets Record in May
The value of construction put in place set a fourth
consecutive record in May, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Private
residential construction experienced an annual gain of 14%, and private
nonresidential construction slipped 0.4%. During the first five months
of 2003, the office construction market posted an 8% year-to-date gain,
commercial rose 1%, power construction dropped 6%, and education
construction increased 3%.
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Project Watch
Park City, Utah
Seeks Design Team for Downtown Revitalization Project
Park City Municipal Commission is looking for a design
firm to prepare design, engineering, and construction drawings for
several projects in the historic downtown area of Park City, Utah. The
deadline for submitting a proposal is 3 p.m. on July 27 at City Hall,
445 Marsac Ave., Park City, UT 84060. The $13 million project includes
the expansion of a parking structure, renovation of city hall,
construction of new police headquarters, and the design of a town
plaza.
If you have any questions about submitting a proposal, read the bid
notice or call Sharon at (435) 615-5184.
Cape May,
N.J. Airport Rehabilitates Lighting and Signage
The Delaware River and Bay Authority will be accepting
bids for the rehabilation of the lighting and signage at the Cape May
Airport in Cape May, N.J., until 11 a.m. on July 28. Contractors should
send their proposals to the Delaware
River and Bay Authority at P.O. Box 71, Newcastle, Del. 19720. The
scope
of work includes the removal of all existing lights and signs
associated
with the runway lighting circuits, the installation of new conduit and
cable, and a new electrical building
with associated equipment. For more information, view the bid
notice, call Donna Bristol at (302) 571-6309, or fax your questions
to Gary Mascelli at (302) 571-6391.
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Zone Exclusives
Eye on Safety
Electrical contracting firms often educate their
employees about jobsite safety during Tool Box Talks. Coming up with a
new topic every week, however, can be a challenge for project managers.
To make it easier to organize these safety
meetings, a Web site called ToolBox
Talks.com offers a list of 23 different topics that are
specifically
designed for the electrical industry. Project managers
or safety directors can simply print out the free worksheets and
distribute them to their team during a Tool Box Talk. The topics
include
equipment installation and maintenance, preventing high-voltage
accidents, and working in confined spaces. For more
information, visit the Web
site.
On the Job and Out to
Lunch
Everyone makes mistakes. Some are just funnier than
others. Got a story about a jobsite blunder you'd like to share? Send us your
story of embarrassing on-the-job mistakes for use
in EC&M's new column called Short Circuits. If we publish it,
we'll send you a check for $25. Read the latest stories
from your fellow readers.
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Shows and Events
BICSI 2004 Fall
Conference
Communications professionals can apply their knowledge
gained at the BICSI 2004 Fall Conference to their jobs in the
information transport systems industry. The event will take place from
Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center
in Seattle. To receive continuing education credits, RCDDs and BICSI
installers must register onsite by 3 p.m. on Aug. 31. The conference
program will feature presentations on topics such as seismic
requirements for racks and cabinets, firestopping, security in
converging networks, and earth testing. For more information and to
register online, visit the BICSI
Web
site.
Energy
Technology Expo and Conference
Learn about the latest renewable energy technologies at
the Energy Technology Expo and Conference Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at the
Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The event will be co-located with
the eighth annual World Renewable Energy
Congress and will offer a wide variety of technical sessions and
workshops. For more information, visit the ETC Web site.
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