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...
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...