27 Feb 12 Electrical Home Inspection: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re buying a home, or just moving in to your new home, here is some advice that can help you. If you’re in the buying process the things you will be looking for are safety and repair aspects. most electrical contractors can offer you an inspection to check for both of these. If you are thinking to yourself right now that you have or are going to hire a Home inspector, think again. A home inspector does a generalized inspection. most of them will know a little about a lot of different areas, but be an expert in none with a few exceptions. It is a certainty in most areas to say you will be forced to hire one to get a mortgage, and that’s a good thing. If you hire an experienced licensed electrician, your electrical inspection will be more thorough and you can get an estimate to what repairs will cost at the same time.
When buying a home you’ll want to know what if any defects there are, or safety hazards. Items that rate high on the list are things like aluminum wiring, GFCI receptacles, grounding and water leaking into service parts. the two of these that are most critical, dangerous and expensive are the aluminum wiring and water leaks into the main service. If you are just moving into a home you purchased, there are some things you can do to be sure your electrical system is safe. I highly recommend that all the devices be changed to new ones. this would be all the switches and receptacles. There is a reason for this. most electrical problems occur when termination points become loose or corroded. See Picture
The peace of mind you will get, knowing a professional in the electrical field inspected your home, is well worth the money spent.
26 Feb 12 ProEst Partners With Trade Service To Improve Estimating Efficiency And Accuracy For Electrical Contractors
Strategic partnership delivers one-click integration between ProEst 2012 estimating software and the new TRA-SER SX Web-based electrical pricing database.
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ProEst Software, developer of award-winning construction estimating and digital takeoff technology, today announced that it has partnered with Trade Service Company to provide one-click integration between ProEst 2012 estimating software and the new TRA-SER SX Web-based electrical pricing database. with the click of a button, electrical contractors that use ProEst and have a TRA-SER SX subscription can now get instant pricing updates for two million material items from over 650 manufacturers.
ProEst is an easy-to-use construction estimating software system that helps electrical construction companies create and manage their project bids. Built-in digital takeoffs give estimators the flexibility to perform takeoffs on-screen using electronic blueprints and a mouse. And now, an advanced integration link allows ProEst users to take advantage of Trade Services’ vast online materials pricing library.
“Although ProEst has been a Trade Service partner for years, this newest integration link provides a significant advantage to our mutual electrical contracting clients,” said Jeffrey Gerardi, President of ProEst. “Estimators can simply click one button and ProEst automatically retrieves material and labor pricing updates from TRA-SER SX via the Internet. The entire process is instant – and seamless.”
By using TRA-SER SX with ProEst, electrical estimators can save time while creating more accurate, competitive bids. they can also:
- Keep their ProEst materials database updated with the most current pricing available
- Import NECA Labor Units (with NECA subscription)
- Get instant pricing information from preferred suppliers
- Support LEED certification efforts by easily identifying Energy Star-certified items
“ProEst’s one-click integration with TRA-SER SX helps ensure that contractors are using up-to-date material, pricing and labor information during the highly competitive bid process,” said Tod Moore, Sr. V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Trade Service.
To take advantage of this new technology integration, electrical contractors must have current subscriptions for ProEst 2012 and TRA-SER SX. ProEst is available in three affordable subscription-based options: Standard, Professional and Enterprise. each subscription provides worry free maintenance that includes unlimited telephone and e-mail support, along with all product updates and enhancements.
About ProEst Software ProEst Software is the developer of ProEst Estimating, a powerful and innovative estimating and digital takeoff solution for construction. an industry leader since 1976, ProEst software is used by more than 8000 construction firms across the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, ProEst is committed to streamlining and improving the estimating process by continuously enhancing its products to deliver the latest advances in technology. Digital takeoff technology, a Microsoft Office look and feel and seamless integration with popular software programs are just some examples. To learn more about ProEst and take a video tour, visit ProEst.com.
About Trade Service Trade Service Company is the leading provider of product and price information to the electrical, plumbing/PVF, HVACR, industrial MRO and office products industries. since 1931, the company has been the leader in content acquisition, aggregation, management, publishing and distribution, offering a variety of products, services and systems to meet the content needs of contractors, distributors and government agencies. The range of solutions provided includes printed directories, electronic catalogs, pricing data for business system updating and robust attributed content to fuel full-functioning Internet storefronts.
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20 Feb 12 Electrical – Engineer Jobs in Saudi Arabia – Eastern Province
Date Posted: 2012-02-18Ref. JB1757525 Share Tweet
*Main function: Experience in building service field for electrical and supplementary system (Note: contracting/installation experience are preferable; Facility management experience are considerable) Electrical system involved: 1) Med – Voltage system 2) Low – Voltage system 3) UPS system/gen set system 4) Lightning protection 5) Lighting system 6) Ground/bonding system 7) Extra low voltage: – Security system (CCTV, Door lock) – PA system – AV system (satellite, CATV, Audio/Video equipment and system) – Fire Alarm System – Telephone and data system *Duties & Responsibilities: 1) Able to read and understand drawing 2) Able to contact and select appropriate products from vendor 3) Monitoring & manage site progress 4) Able to communicate and manage sub-contractors 5) Abilities in preparing site documents between vary parties (e.g. RFI, site memo/letters, submittals, all kinds of reports etc.) 6) Design and calculation is a preference
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* Auto – CAD drawings * Fluent English
18 Feb 12 Dad charged, accused of beating son with wire
A Houston man has been charged with injury to a child after being accused of beating his 9-year-old son with an electrical wire, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
The 9-year-old boy told Houston police that his father Jarel Joseph Harris, 24, became upset with him after he ran away from his dad inside a grocery store on Feb. 4, according to the criminal complaint. the boy told investigators that his father punched him in the face inside the store and told him he would be in trouble for being disobedient.
When they returned home, Harris allegedly beat his son multiple times with an extension cord on his arms and legs, the complaint states. the boy told investigators that his uncle was present during the assault, but he did not call police about the incident.
The boy’s mother told investigators that Harris called her to say “he was going to beat up” the boy, according to the complaint. She tried to call him back several times, but she could not get through to him.
The woman picked up her son from Harris’ home the next day and saw the injuries. She drove the boy to a nearby fire station, and he was later treated at Texas Children’s Hospital, according to the criminal complaint.
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