Electrical Tips When Lighting Your Commercial Property this Holiday Season
The holidays are typically a busy season for commercial property owners and managers. It’s the busiest time of the year for retail properties and you want yours to look its best. Apartment buildings and other properties also look more welcoming and attractive all dressed up with decorations and lighting. To give your tenants, visitors, customers, […]
Lumens vs Watts – Choosing the Right LED Bulbs
When choosing LED light bulbs for your commercial building, it’s important to consider the difference between lumens versus watts. Unfortunately, many owners and facility managers look at wattage instead of lumens when purchasing LED bulbs. If you would like to understand the difference between lumens and watts, this blog has all the information you need […]
Energy-Efficient Electrical Upgrades To Consider
Commercial buildings account for nearly 35% of all energy use in the country. If you have a large commercial or industrial facility, there are numerous electrical upgrades that will improve energy efficiency. These changes can decrease your organization’s impact on the environment and dramatically lower your monthly energy costs. Find out how J&S Electrical Contractors, […]
Benefits of Electric Subpanels in Large Buildings
Installing an electric subpanel can help you organize the electrical system in your new commercial construction or large building renovation. If you have a growing business and need to add rooms or offices, installing electrical subpanels allows easy access for maintenance and repairs.
5 Common Types of Industrial Lighting Fixtures
Industrial lighting fixtures come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each designed for a specific purpose. Some fixtures are used to provide general illumination, while others are used for more specialized purposes, such as task lighting or accent lighting.
Main vs. Sub-Panels: What’s the Difference?
A main panel is the box connected to where electricity enters your commercial building. Subpanels have some of the same features as main panels do. However, subpanels rely on the primary panel for power and act more as distribution centers to keep electricity flowing safely and in an organized manner through your property.
Professional Estimators Help Reduce Change Orders
Successful construction projects ride on a stable plan. Often, changes mid-way can wreak havoc on schedules and budgets. Change orders, or modifications to original construction contracts, have the power to affect your bottom line, cause disputes, and even incite litigation. While some change orders are inevitable, the goal should be to reduce unnecessary modifications to […]
Collaborating with General Contractors for a Smooth Building Project
In order to ensure that your building project goes smoothly, it’s important to know how to collaborate effectively with general contractors. J&S Electrical Contractors, Inc. has provided commercial electrical services for our clients for more than 25 years. As well as offering mechanical and electrical services, we also have project coordinators that can deal directly […]
Ensuring Correct Electrical Systems for Warehouses
The simplest warehouses often consist of little more than four walls and a roof with plenty of space to store inventory, equipment, and other crucial items for your business. However, if you run a warehouse, you know there are many things required to keep employees safe and protect your inventory and equipment.