A Beginner’s Guide to Lightning Risks and Protection Methods
Scientists and scholars alike have had a longstanding fascination with lightning. Of course, the most famous student of this natural phenomenon, Benjamin Franklin, was also one of the…
CADDY TV Episode 21 – Save Time Installing Conduit with the CADDY SBT18
Save Time Installing Conduit with the CADDY SBT18 The CADDY SBT18 is an innovative new solution for installing conduit to I-beam. Rick loves it because it comes out…
CADDY TV Episode 20 – The Possibilities are Endless with CADDY Products
The Possibilities are Endless with CADDY Products In this episode of nVent CADDY TV, Rick discusses the variety of nVent CADDY products that support MC/AC cable such as the…
The 4 Critical Qualities of Effective Ground Enhancement Materials (GEM)
Ground enhancement materials (GEM) exist to solve the toughest grounding problems. To finalize the dissipation of a lightning current safely into the earth, high conductivity ground must be…
What to Know About the ANSI/TIA 568 Standard
What is the ANSI/TIA-568 Standard Series? ANSI/TIA 568.0-D for Generic Telecommunications Cabling requires a minimum bend radius of four times the cable diameter for four-pair balanced twisted-pair cable…
Four Ways Wire Rope is Better than Metal Strap
CHOOSING A SUPPORT SYSTEM: Wire rope support systems provide many benefits that make them superior to threaded rod, jack chain, and metal strap. Learn more about how wire rope…
3 Reasons Engineers Should Choose Copper-Bonded Ground Rods
Picture yourself driving your car on the highway when all the of the sudden you see brake lights and are forced to slow down because of construction. As…
Four Benefits of Prefabricating a Sprinkler System
DROP-IN LOOP HANGER: Traditionally, loop hangers have been commodity products that are mostly similar across manufacturers. Although they are low in material cost and sufficient at holding pipe,…
3 Trends in 2018 That Will Impact the Commercial Construction Industry
What do you want to accomplish this year? Just as a productive day starts with a well thought out plan, a successful 2018 becomes attainable when you first…
Wire Rope’s Popularity Expected to Continue in 2018
MARKET CONDITIONS: As the construction market remains tremendously competitive, contractors must stay ahead of market trends, embrace new and innovative products, and continuously improve efficiency without compromising quality….