Aluminum vs. Copper Conductors

Posted by Hilmi Tannous on in Engineering, Fundamentals

The construction drawings are done, the specifications are complete, and bidding has commenced. A few days before bids are due, however, the contractor suggests replacing copper conductors with aluminum conductors – a suggestion that may be a value-engineering line item, or a qualification item within the bid. But what are the technical aspects of making […]

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