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Field Incentive Systems for Electrical Contractors
Read moreThis report details the design criteria, methods of creation, and important characteristics of incentive systems. This design example not only provides a model for other electrical contractors but also encompasses the lessons from companies such as Lincoln Electric Company.
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From Field to Office: A Management Training Program
Read moreSuccessful project execution relies on the quality and experience of project managers. When a company desires to promote field workers from within the organization to management-type positions, then the company should be aware of potential gaps in important management skills.
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Fuel Cell Technology and Electrical Contracting, A Financial Analysis of the Fuel Cell Life Cycle
Read moreThe purpose of this report is to conduct a financial analysis of the fuel cell life cycle in order to determine when market entry may occur. The analysis has been performed on the life cycle of a 200 kW fuel cell unit, including initial costs, future energy savings and future costs.
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Generating Success: An Exploration of the Issues Facing the Electrical Construction Industry Through The Lens of Family Businesses
Read moreELECTRI International commissioned a study to examine family-owned and -managed electrical construction companies. Based upon responses to the survey that investigators used to gather the data, their work created a profile of the membership of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
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Guide for Addressing Electrical Installation Seismic Requirements
Read moreTo completely assimilate the new seismic requirements may take some time because it involves too many players. To help electrical contractors prepare for such a challenge, the objective of this study is to provide necessary information for electrical contractors to deal with the impact of the IBC seismic requirements.
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Guide to Benchmarking Field Operations
Read moreThe purpose of this guide is to promote the use of field benchmarking to improve the quality, productivity, and safety of electrical construction. Field benchmarking increases electrician participation in the decisions that affect the daily work and the quality of the workplace environment.
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Handbook of Production Improvement Methods for Trade Contractors
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HARNESSING SUPERVISORY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION
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How Integrated Product Delivery Impacts Specialty Contractors
Read moreWhen considering Integrated Project Delivery (IDP), specialty contractors want to know:
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HOW TO DEVELOP A SERVICE BUSINESS READY FOR THE ELECTRIFICATION OF EVERYTHING
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Ideal Jobsite Inventory Levels to Improve Profitability
Read moreElectrical contracting is a risky business. The contractor has to constantly balance between its relationship with labor, the general contractor, distributors, manufacturers, architects, owners, banks and many other constituencies.
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Identifying BIM Related Costs Due to Changes
Read moreBuilding information modeling (BIM) and prefabrication tools have greatly improved the efficiency of constructing structures but can only enhance construction if the design is reasonably set before their implementation.
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Impact of Change Orders on Labor Efficiency
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Impact of Overtime on Electrical Labor Productivity: A Measured Mile Approach
Read moreElectrical contractors are frequently faced with the need to compress or accelerate the construction schedule as a result of added scope, delays and/or a late start of activities. The most common approach to schedule acceleration is the use of overtime.
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Impacts of CAD for Electrical Contractors
Read moreThe challenge for electrical contractors is to develop strategic implementations of CAD technology to remain competitive. This study shows that CAD is an ever-increasing force in the world of electrical contracting.
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Improving Apprentice Training with Personality Assessment
Read moreThis research report provides a guide to more effective communication with apprentices through personality assessment. Results identify the most common personality traits and learning style differences and how instructors may utilize this information to enhance training.