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8 Tips for Improving Electrical Safety In the Construction Industry

by eSub on January 9, 2021

From powerline workers to electrical engineers to indoor electricians, there are many jobs associated with electricity in the construction industry. When it comes to construction, electrical contractors perform some of the most integral and difficult work of any project. However, their work is also sometimes the most dangerous, raising serious concerns for electrical safety in…

Topics: Business, Contracting
Electrical, Safety

National Electrical Contractors Association 2020 Recap: A Virtual Trade Show Experience

by eSub on December 8, 2020

COVID-19 restrictions meant that trade shows were among the first to be shut down, at least in their traditional form. The resourcefulness and creativity of organizers around the world mean that a lot of these shows have gone virtual, allowing professionals the chance to learn and network. This year’s National Electrical Contractors Association 2020 LIVE…

Topics: Business
Electrical, NECA

Most Requested Tenant Improvement Services by Electrical Contractors

by Charlotte Cook, eSub on November 10, 2020

One of the major differences between renting a space and owning it outright is who is responsible for repairs and improvements. With a commercial or residential property that one owns, they would shoulder full responsibility. However, depending on the terms of the rental contract, a landlord/property manager may need to authorize and pay for any…

Topics: Business, Contracting
Electrical, Tenant Improvements

CarolinaPower Supports AGC Electrical Skills Competition for High Schoolers

by Joan Krause on November 22, 2019

CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina – including North Augusta, recently joined forces with its GA-based sister company, MetroPower, to introduce future career opportunities to aspiring electricians. On November 14, AGC Georgia’s regional Workforce Development Alliance provided Augusta-area high school students the opportunity to compete in more than 10 categories, including…

Topics: Business, Workforce
AGC, CarolinaPower, Electrical, SkillsUSA

Five Electrical Safety Tips for Commercial Buildings

by Leanne Brooks on June 20, 2019

To some, a workplace may feel like a second home. It’s a place where employees form bonds and battle hardships together. Whether you’re a company CEO, a higher-up, or the owner of a commercial building, keeping your establishment a safe place for everyone will increase their productivity and give you peace of mind as well….

Topics: Commercial, Contracting, Facilities
Electrical

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