Building information modeling (BIM) seeks to assist mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers in predicting the outcome of a system before executing the project. A 2009 research report from McGraw-Hill Construction finds that BIM adoption has gr...
Read moreWhen publications and research groups join together, companies like Wheatland Tube are able to analyze a wide range of data and harvest their customer reflections to become a more effective part of their success. Reed Business Information’s Boston Research Division group, in conjunct...
Read moreWhether you’re a distributor, contractor or engineer, you know the solar energy business is growing rapidly and requires a steel structure customized for assembling solar panels. You also know that as the solar industry grows, so does its impact on the economy. But did you know that the average cost of a completed PV system dropped by 17 per...
Read moreWith our recent announcement of a free mobile and tablet application that enables electrical contractors to calculate the monetary difference when using 20' rather than 10' EMT, I wanted to provide you a little background on steel rigid conduit and why a few extra feet can save you and ourcustomer money. ...
Read moreThe 1965 edition of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) added the requirement that “raceways be suitable for the corrosive environment to which it is exposed.” Section 300.6, Protection Against Corrosion and Deterioration, requires that, ”Raceways, cable trays, cable bus, auxiliary gutters, cable armor, boxes, cable sheath...
Read moreBuilding owners and architects are continually looking for more value from their investments. Either they...
Read moreWheatland 20ft EMT Calculator Apps for Desktop, Mobile, iPhone and Android Work Smarter, Not Harder. Click a banner below to download our free 20’ EMT Calc:...
Read moreAs I discussed in a recent post, the concept of Made in America is not always as simple as it seems. Buyers need to be vigilant to ensure...
Read moreLast week, I discussed three statistics from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) that demo...
Read moreWhile solar power often appears to be an issue outside of the mainstream, industry statistics tell the story of a robust industry with strong momentum that is on track to become a key driver of the U.S. economy. As the...
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