Feedback on running cabling

Some good advice, courtesy of Geoff Timm:

Dave,

Just had some cable pulling done at Northrop-Grumman St. Augustine, I talked

to the guys from TLA.

Because of new security rules they don't carry knives anymore.  A pair of

very strong shears replaces the function.



They also mentioned running into metal grid backed plasterboard.  They

didn't know if it was a noise / RF reduction effort, but it made a standard

drywall saw useless.



If you go through drywall, don't forget a GOOD shop vac.



If you end up with modular furniture panels against a wall, check the

corners and see if the installers left an access through the corner pillar

through the wall for access to the bottom cable run.



A couple of strong toothpicks can help set difficult ceiling panels.



Beware of insulation batting tossed on top of ceiling panels for noise

suppression.  Think itching powder.



Depending on the climate, insect repellant can be a life saver, or at least

save your sleep.



Always ask employees to leave the immediate area, I'm sure you've heard the

old "Urban Legend" about the electrician, the young lady of considerable

cleavage, the ceiling panel and the large hairy spider.



Geoff Timm

Who never has fun like that, I end up trying to force cat 5 patch cables

under improperly installed modular furniture panels, while the Floridians

are operating electric heaters, because the temperature in the office is

under 78 F!