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...
Interstate Electrical Services Hosts Massachusetts Secretary of Labor, Rosalin Acosta
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker recently proclaimed, "Massachusetts Apprentice Week." Massachusetts Secretary of Labor Rosalin Acosta presented the governor’s proclamation to Jim Alibrandi, president of Interstate Electrical Services, during visit to the company’s 100,000 square foot UL-certified Operations Center in Tewksbury Mass. The proclamation recognizes the value of apprenticeships, noting that Massachusetts employers “have found it increasingly difficult to meet talent needs for a variety of skilled positions” and that “registered apprenticeships are a critical tool to close this skills gap.” Acosta said that overcoming the unfounded stigma sometimes associated with trade school...