Conversion of a company’s lighting systems (or their means of receiving power) can have large up-front costs. Going Green with solar, wind turbine, biomass generation, etc., may save you money in the long run, and it certainly offers more environmental conscience to your company, but the initial investments may still be financially consuming. As an [...]
LIGHTING IN THE MODERN OFFICE
In the future, the modern office will need to be built for individual consideration; it will not be a one-fits-all concept. Dr. Joan Roberts, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at Fordham University, says her research shows people need different amounts of light at different times and durations, throughout the day, in order to [...]
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
We have discussed at length under “Electrical Safety and the Technician”, most of the differences in wiring techniques between Residential and Commercial. Let me now walk you through the rigors of being in the electrical commercial construction business, and then the step-by-step process of the commercial job. “So you want to be a commercial electrical [...]
HOW TO EVALUATE AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Yes, this evaluation has a great deal to do with our “How to Evaluate an Electrician” article, but it goes much deeper. An electrical contractor being considered for a large project should be dealt with differently than a guy repairing your doorbell. Different projects may require different electrical expertise. Complicated special systems may require a [...]
HOW TO HIRE AN ELECTRICIAN
I am constantly surprised when we are called by an upset customer, to replace an electrician who had been hired solely from the yellow pages. First of all, the biggest ads do not always equate to good performance. Think about it; great electricians don’t need to waste money on flashy, huge ads in a phone [...]
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