Comments on: The Coming Renaissance of Electrical Contracting http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/ Software Advice Articles, News & Best Practices Guides Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Electricians Melbourne http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-8526 Electricians Melbourne Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:08:34 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-8526 This great site is actually really intriguing. You provide way up a few good details concerning your own write-up. This will be my first time in this article in this web-site therefore excellent work. This great site is actually really intriguing. You provide way up a few good details concerning your own write-up. This will be my first time in this article in this web-site therefore excellent work.

]]> By: Hammer Electric http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-5907 Hammer Electric Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:19:03 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-5907 Totally AWESOME article. I agree. I'm also starting to think that people need to be more aware of these kinds of things especially us electrical contractors I'm in Lancaster CA - and it's already solar, etc. Which I think is good. But very good reporting Totally AWESOME article. I agree.

I’m also starting to think that people need to be more aware of these kinds of things especially us electrical contractors I’m in Lancaster CA – and it’s already solar, etc. Which I think is good.

But very good reporting

]]> By: Barry Atkins of Electrical Test Equipment http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-4166 Barry Atkins of Electrical Test Equipment Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:39:34 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-4166 We will be seeing a lot of jobs in line with this industry in the future. A growing number of electricians installs telephone, computer wiring and equipment, and fire alarm and security systems. They also may connect motors to electrical power and install electronic controls for industrial equipment. We will be seeing a lot of jobs in line with this industry in the future.
A growing number of electricians installs telephone, computer wiring and equipment, and fire alarm and security systems. They also may connect motors to electrical power and install electronic controls for industrial equipment.

]]> By: Landis wright http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-2950 Landis wright Wed, 26 May 2010 16:09:58 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-2950 This is best for the planet This is best for the planet

]]> By: John Wright http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-2568 John Wright Sat, 01 May 2010 00:30:34 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-2568 I am one of those electricians expanding their horizons. Neal Hit it on the mark I will be reading more of his articles. I belive you will see the oldd ccontractors go by the way side and new ones emerge from this green technology. I am one of those electricians expanding their horizons. Neal Hit it on the mark I will be reading more of his articles. I belive you will see the oldd ccontractors go by the way side and new ones emerge from this green technology.

]]> By: CMS http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-2538 CMS Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:20:04 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-2538 Yeah, they need to get up to speed fast to take advantage the swelling "green" racket, especially in the public sectore. Seems like nothing can stop it, not even common sense in many cases. Yeah, they need to get up to speed fast to take advantage the swelling “green” racket, especially in the public sectore. Seems like nothing can stop it, not even common sense in many cases.

]]> By: Wayne Frese http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-1898 Wayne Frese Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:40:34 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-1898 Very good future lies ahead for Electricians. Very good future lies ahead for Electricians.

]]> By: Matt Black http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-1813 Matt Black Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:09:16 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-1813 This is a very interesting article that has clearly been researched. I would like to point out that the electricians themselves are the labor hired by electrical contractors. The shift brings up particular concepts especially in respect to the entire industry being taken over by this more powerful "energy contractor." The theory is good, but many contractors are set in their old world ways and may not make this transition since they are happy being electrical contractors. On the other hand, this energy concept would allow an existing contractor to expand his or her business into other markets and hopefully in turn return a larger profit. We may even see a merge of new companies that never existed specializing in particular areas of energy. I am sure those who are supportive of the USGBC would like to see an increase in this kind of subcontractor, for a good one would seem to be more environmentally friendly and possibly more beneficial to a seasoned developer. Finally, I would point out that Anthony is completed right when he brings up return on investment since developers are really the ones who get loaned the money from banks and the ones who decide what to do with the money! Maybe we will see an increase in developer education too!? J/K it is too bad that most developers are too busy riding around in their boats to be studying up and researching great concepts like these! This is a very interesting article that has clearly been researched. I would like to point out that the electricians themselves are the labor hired by electrical contractors. The shift brings up particular concepts especially in respect to the entire industry being taken over by this more powerful “energy contractor.” The theory is good, but many contractors are set in their old world ways and may not make this transition since they are happy being electrical contractors. On the other hand, this energy concept would allow an existing contractor to expand his or her business into other markets and hopefully in turn return a larger profit. We may even see a merge of new companies that never existed specializing in particular areas of energy. I am sure those who are supportive of the USGBC would like to see an increase in this kind of subcontractor, for a good one would seem to be more environmentally friendly and possibly more beneficial to a seasoned developer. Finally, I would point out that Anthony is completed right when he brings up return on investment since developers are really the ones who get loaned the money from banks and the ones who decide what to do with the money! Maybe we will see an increase in developer education too!? J/K it is too bad that most developers are too busy riding around in their boats to be studying up and researching great concepts like these!

]]> By: Lesley LEED AP http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-1812 Lesley LEED AP Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:49:29 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-1812 This is a really great article! It's clear that you have done your research. I look forward to seeing whether or not your predictions will come true - though I'm sure they will! Great points. This is a really great article! It’s clear that you have done your research. I look forward to seeing whether or not your predictions will come true – though I’m sure they will! Great points.

]]> By: Anthony Buonicore http://blog.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/the-coming-renaissance-of-electrical-contracting-1021010/#comment-1796 Anthony Buonicore Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:29:08 +0000 http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/?p=3144#comment-1796 As a commercial real estate investor and developer, I believe what Houston Neal is speculating about makes sense. Traditionally, we in the industry rely on engineers to point out energy saving opportunities in our buildings. However, in general we do not speak with engineers as often as we speak with electricians and mechanics who more frequently visit our buildings in response to routine repairs and maintenance. As such, if these parties were more versed in energy saving opportunities connected to their particular trade, they are in an excellent position to make suggestions to clients. Building manager clients will certainly listen if the ROI is attractive. For example, switching from T12 to more efficient T8 lighting and electronic ballasts could easily be done by an electrical contractor. The key is that the electrical contractor must be able to provide an estimate of the cost and the return on investment. The same would be true for the installation of an energy management system in the building. Electrical contractors will certainly need training in this area, but the returns could be quite lucrative. As a commercial real estate investor and developer, I believe what Houston Neal is speculating about makes sense. Traditionally, we in the industry rely on engineers to point out energy saving opportunities in our buildings. However, in general we do not speak with engineers as often as we speak with electricians and mechanics who more frequently visit our buildings in response to routine repairs and maintenance. As such, if these parties were more versed in energy saving opportunities connected to their particular trade, they are in an excellent position to make suggestions to clients. Building manager clients will certainly listen if the ROI is attractive. For example, switching from T12 to more efficient T8 lighting and electronic ballasts could easily be done by an electrical contractor. The key is that the electrical contractor must be able to provide an estimate of the cost and the return on investment. The same would be true for the installation of an energy management system in the building. Electrical contractors will certainly need training in this area, but the returns could be quite lucrative.

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