Construction

This comprehensive manual is ideal for use as the main text in any introductory course in university, community college or vocational school programs.

 

It provides the student with a general knowledge of electrical construction as it relates to construction project management and administration. It covers the following topics: electrical symbols, blueprints, formulas, and terminology; the general contractor - subcontractor relationships; the National Electrical Code (NEC) and specifically the use of its tables and examples; current requirements for electrical estimating, installations, scheduling, safety and power company regulations; the proper sequence of the electrical installation; and the latest technologies such as co-generation, thermal storage, solar generation and the challenges of supplying power to computer loads.