Interstate Electrical Services Earns 2022 ABC ‘Excellence in Construction’ Awards
Interstate Electrical Services Corporation announced it has received Excellence in Construction Merit Awards from the Massachusetts, New Hampshire/Vermont, and Rhode Island chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for its outstanding work providing electrical contracting services for Maine Medical Center in Scarborough, ME. Maine Medical Center (MMC) is a Level 1 Trauma Center and the state’s largest medical center. To meet the needs of its growing patient population, MMC sought to expand its healthcare resources as well as its physical footprint.The new $59M, 108,000-square-foot, three-story medical office building houses the neurology,...
Ask the Electrician: What can I do to make sure my electrical system upgrade goes smoothly?
Renovating and upgrading an electrical system can challenge even the best and brightest professional. Given all of the variables in play, unforeseen challenges can emerge at any time and force painful adjustments to project schedules and budget forecasts. Building TrendsIndustrywide, there’s a boom in building renovations. The reasons vary depending on where you look. Companies that are growing and adding more workers usually need more space, which means they should revisit and beef up their electrical systems. Others that want to retrofit an existing building for an entirely new purpose—often called...
Interstate Designs Electrical System for First Ever Archimedes
Hanover Pond Dam in Meriden, Connecticut is generating power again for the first time in decades, using an ancient technology never before used in the U.S. Meriden is home to the first Archimedes hydro-generation screw in the country. Interstate designed and built the electrical elements of the project. From concept, to a drafting design, to a final design approved with the City of Meriden – Interstate provided electrical design and installation on the project. The end result is a 220 kilowatt generation system that sends its electricity right back to the...
Ask the Electrician: Preventative Maintenance
There are several critical tasks that we recommend all commercial property owners complete on a regular basis, regardless of the building being at full capacity. The top two priorities are the fire alarm systems and emergency lighting systems, as these are invaluable in the case of an emergency. Frequency of fire alarm inspection may be mandated on a town by town basis, but if not, we suggest quarterly. Also on a quarterly basis, we recommend testing the generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (also called an ATS) to ensure it is...
Interstate Uses Prefabrication Production on Maine Medical Project
Interstate Electrical Services announced that its prefabricated production technologies are being used in the construction of Maine Medical Center’s brand-new building on its campus in Scarborough, Maine. Upwards of 50% of the electrical content for the project is being pre-built at Interstate’s 100,000sf operations center in Tewksbury and delivered to the job site on an as needed basis. Using just-in-time-delivery, Interstate streamlines the building process developing prefab packages that include power panels, in-wall outlets and switches. All components undergo quality checks and are UL-certified before being packaged in reusable crates for...
Ask the Electrician: Infrared Testing Assures Power Reliability
Ensuring that your commercial building runs safely and without power outages can be hard work, but upholding preventative maintenance is imperative. Start with an infrared scan of your electrical system to ensure that you aren’t blind to an accident that’s waiting to happen. Understanding infrared scanning—and how to get the most of it—will help you meet the requirements established by the National Fire Protection Association for a predictive maintenance program that’s performed on a routine basis. A Hidden Problem Infrared scanning will give you an inside look at your building’s electrical system—the...
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