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The year 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of BICSI's flagship Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM)! Since 1985, the TDMM has been the blueprint for cabling design and has helped to certify more than 10,000 Registered Communications Distribution Designer ® (RCDD ® ) credential holders. The new 14th edition is continuing the blueprint for the future of this coveted BICSI credential. Its 2,000 pages are packed with the latest technologies and design methods for the ever-evolving ICT industry. From a new chapter detailing special design considerations, new sections such as disaster recovery and risk management, and many updates to health care, Power over Ethernet, OM5 multimode optical fiber, intelligent buildings, data centers, wireless networks, and more, this new manual is sure to be the indispensable resource for all potential—and current—RCDDs. The TDMM: 35 years strong and growing. Read more about the new TDMM and download a complimentary preview at bicsi.org/tdmm. New TDMM, 14 th Edition: The Blueprint for 35 Years of Cabling Design ... And Optical Fiber Cabling Makes Three! New ICT Installation Practices Field Guide, Volume 3 Optical fiber cabling is the focus of the third of BICSI's ICT Installation Practices Field Guides. Released earlier this month, the pocket-sized reference document provides guidance on in-the-field optical fiber cabling installation and maintenance techniques based on applicable codes, standards and industry best practices. Throughout its pages you will find everything likely to come up on the job site, from optical fiber cable classification, splicing, applications, perfor- mance specifications, length limitations, termination, troubleshooting and much more. Volume 3 of the Field Guide series follows Volume 1 (General Cabling) and Volume 2 (Copper Cabling). These compact specialized resources—designed to fit in your back pocket, toolbox or glove compartment—work together as quick references for ICT and low-voltage cabling installers and technicians on the job. Visit bicsi.org/ictguides to learn more and order yours today. Purchase all three volumes and take advantage of special bundle pricing. What Makes the TDMM so Valuable? The TDMM provides deep reference information on the standards and codes that enable a designer to execute future-ready projects with reduced costs. This critical design information assists in a smoother transition of later upgrades and expansions, saving the designer time, as well as money. ORGANIZATION Page 12