...How to choose the Best Electrical Contractor Selecting a qualified and competent electrician for your home or business can be an uphill task. This can be even more challenging especially if you don’t know exactly what you want. This is so because you know that there’s a problem but you don’t have the particular know-how to establish the source of the problem. There are specific traits that one should look at when choosing an electrical contractor. First, an electrical contractor should have valid and up-to-date legal documents. This will help in certifying whether the electrician’s practice is recognized by the regulating body. One should make sure that the electrician is licensed to work in the specific geographical area and in the specific field. Secondly, a good electric contractor should be versatile in that he/she is able to adapt to the changing demands of the client. A client may have last minute change of thought thus requiring a change in the electrical fixtures in a particular place which was not initially planned for. Such an electric contractor should be able to offer the pros and cons of changing positions of fittings such that the client arrives at a satisfactory final decision. Experience is also a key factor when looking for the best suited electric contractor. An electrician who has been in the practice over the years has the requisite know-how of handling the different needs of a client. Such an electric contractor will be able to get the job done timely...
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...hire a highly qualified and trained professional or electrician to ensure that all your electrical system should be carried in a proper and safe way. These electricians after completing training and apprenticeship get the certification and license to handle the electrical repair service in their respective state. In the beginning of contract they work on the blue print of the building so that all your electrical appliances get proper electricity in order to run at top efficiency. A good and reliable contractor always give you perfect estimation prior to the work so that you don't have problems in future. With the ample numbers of electrical maintenance service contractor available in the state makes very confusing and daunting task for the people to select a best one among them. Therefore, here are some important tips for hiring electrical service provider which will certainly help you in finding a best one easily. Tip 1:Ask for referrals- Before hiring an...
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...You and Erich found excuses to find fault with my work when you heard that there would be another delay concerning the electricians. One electrician had been sick and needed to make up lost time to finish off another job, so I agreed to allow for rescheduling of the studio work for the following week, which they greatly appreciated. It was estimated that the work in the studio would take only 3 weeks to complete. What was the great rush, and why did you both become furious about a minor delay? The electricians would have completed the studio job way ahead of the arrival of the cupboards, as they would take 6-8 weeks to arrive in Bermuda. Additionally, the electricians needed to come back to complete the job in the kitchenette, to hook up the appliances and install the stove hood and vent, AFTER the cupboards and stove were...
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...Chris Gurney Quality Management Project Part 1 Process Selection, Background, and Customer Analysis The process that I am selecting is Residential Home Building. Hypothetically, let’s say that I own a residential construction business and my company just does the rough framing because that is what we specialize in. I sub contract out all the work that is not appealing to me such as the concrete, plumbing, electrical, and the finish plumbing and by just focusing on framing we get more production which means more money and that makes us a successful company wright? WRONG! If in fact I sub contract out all that work, I now have to add that into the price of the home which may deviate customers from buying my homes. To be a successful builder I need to cut the costs from sub-contracting to keep my costs competitive. In order to be competitive in the market my company needs to become whole, to be able to do the job from start to finish which more and more builders are leaning towards these days. I will do this by starting my own separate division within my company such as the plumbing, concrete, electrical, and finish carpentry. I will send those who are willing to learn, as well as myself through the proper training to accommodate for the expansion of the company. With the company expanding, we are now adding more internal customers while the external customers, such as the sub-contractors are virtually eliminated leaving only one valuable customer, the consumer. ...
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...The proper way to build a house By Jeremiah Archambault Homes today is what is needed in everyone’s existence, and range from being as simple as a tent or shelter of branches and leaves, and all the way up to a multi-story palace with several bedroom and bathrooms to your basic single story home. Whatever the structure may be it provides shelter and simplifies one’s life. Here are the proper steps involved to successfully construct a home. Selecting a location for your house has several items to consider before the construction begins. You should consider the climate, ground stability, availability of utilities, community infrastructure, and available building materials. When looking at the climate of the site one needs to make sure they are not in a flood plain, and also taking in to consideration of the temperature that the house will be built in whether it is intense heat to frigid cold. Ground stability is making sure that the soil is suitable. If the soil is mucky, shifting sand or other unstable earth will likely fall over a short period of time unless they are not built on special foundations or pilings. The availability of utilities is also important if you intend to have power, potable water, telephone and other conveniences, make sure these utility providers offer them at the location. The community infrastructure is also important to look at. Make sure good quality schools are available. Check to see if you are in a police jurisdiction to protect you from crime...
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...The ArchiTecT’s Guide To home AuTomATion White Paper The Architect’s Guide to Home Automation A 7-step methodology for smart home projects Sponsored by: AVD Australia Pty Ltd Project Connection Australia Pty Ltd The ArchiTecT’s Guide To home AuTomATion Introduction These days electronic and communications technology influences almost every aspect of the home environment. Smart home technology is increasingly common in new homes and major home renovations – especially at the top end of the market. Busy architects have usually got their hands full providing their core services. You can’t be an expert at everything and keeping abreast of rapidly evolving home automation technologies can be a chore. The purpose of this guide is to present a step-by-step methodology for undertaking home automation projects and explain the advantages of working with a home automation designer. Home automation defined Home automation is the use of computerised system/s to control some or all of a home’s functions and features automatically. A home automation system can include: ; Access control ; Irrigation systems ; Data networks ; Pool and spa systems ; CCTV ; Distributed audio ; Energy management ; Home cinema ; HVAC controls ; Lighting control ; Security systems ; Structured wiring ; Telephones and communications ; Window covering controls Home automation may also allow home functions to be controlled remotely from anywhere in...
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...Question 2 For each of the hazards, what risk control procedures would you put in place according to the hierarchy of control? Hazards Risk control procedures Work space ergonomics Adjust the workstations according to staff height and reach The aircon is dripping water Get the electrician to fix the aircon Boxes/clutter in walkways Move the boxes/clutter to the storage room A lot of cables from the newcomputer installation Wire the tangled cables Health and safety information is not up to date Update the OHS information according to the new legislations Emergency procedures is not up to date Update the emergency procedures according to the new legislations Heavy items manual handling Prepare the trolley for the manual handling and arrange the team lifting Workplace...
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...after receiving its first patent, Black & Decker was the world’s largest producer of power tools, power tool accessories, electric lawn and garden tools, and residential security hardware. The brand has also made its successful foray into households with products such as the DustBuster, and Spacemaker amongst other things. The franchise also holds nearly 30% of market share overall in the US power tools market. With strong segment shares in the professional industrial and consumer market at 20% and 45% respectively. On the other hand, Joseph Galli, the vice president of sales and marketing for power tools, has growing concerns about the company’s failure in successfully infiltrating the professional tradesmen segment. Consisting mainly of electricians, plumbers, carpenters, farmers, roofers, and general remodelers in construction, this segment has seen tremendous growth out of the three growing at a rate of 9% whereas the consumer segment comes in second at 7%, while the industrial segment sees no growth. Black & Decker only holds 9% segment share, whereas Mikita holds the largest share at 50%. Situational Analysis The 5C’ can be used to give a better understanding of B & D position Company: B & D has very good expertise in their production of high quality tools. They are viewed more as a consumer brand than its competitors, but still has a very strong presence in the professional industry segment. Professional tradesmen view the brand as very good, yet still associate the brand...
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...Electrical Hazards Analysis Dennis K. Neitzel, CPE Senior Member, IEEE AVO Training Institute, Inc. 4271 Bronze Way Dallas, Texas 75237 Notice: This material is posted here with permission of the IEEE. Such permission of the IEEE does not in any way imply IEEE endorsement of any of AVO Training Institute's products or services. Internal or personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution must be obtained from the IEEE by writing to pubs-permissions@ieee.org. By choosing to view this document, you agree to all provisions of the copyright laws protecting it. Abstract The subject of electrical hazards analysis has been recognized by a small segment of the electrical industry for many years. The petrochemical industry and many government institutions have performed research on this subject for over twenty years. For the most part however, the electrical industry, at least at the user level, has largely ignored the subject, essentially reacting to catastrophic accidents, rather than proactively trying to predict and prevent them. Recent changes in consensus standards, along with a better general understanding of the seriousness of electrical hazards have resulted in a renewal of interest in the subject. As the awareness of electrical hazards increase many are puzzled by phrases like; “Limited”, “Restricted”, and “Prohibited Approach...
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...ATMC Shopping Centre This is the project plan for the construction of public utility building herein referred as ATMC Shopping Centre. This pan provides the information about every detail of the project. This is the property of ATMC, ATMC Shopping Centre This is the project plan for the construction of public utility building herein referred as ATMC Shopping Centre. This pan provides the information about every detail of the project. This is the property of ATMC, Project Plan Project Plan ATMC Shopping Mall Project Plan Presented by: Gurpreet Singh On behalf of: ATMC Project Plan - ATMC Shopping Centre Introduction: ATMC has recently approved the construction of ATMC Shopping Centre in Richmond area as it’s trying to expand its business. This project will provide the residents of Richmond an easy and quick access to various shops and supermarket. As the residents have to dry a long way to go to a shopping mall or a super market. The ATMC will also increase the employment opportunities for local residents and residents from the nearby areas. The Shopping Centre will 50 specialty shops like clothes, kid’s toys and clothes, Gift shops etc. and 3 super markets with a parking space for 2000 cars. The allocated time for the project is 2 years and budget is $100million. ATMC is a very successful education provider in Melbourne and Sydney because of its promise to provide the best education and pathway to its students to higher education studies. We...
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...Candidate Details Assessment – BSB51407 – Procurement Please complete the following activities and hand in to your trainer for review. This forms part of your assessment. Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________ Employer: _____________________________________________________________ Declaration I declare that no part of this assessment has been copied from another person’s work with the exception of where I have listed or referenced documents or work and that no part of this assessment has been written for me by another person. Signed: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________________________ If activities have been completed as part of a small group or in pairs, details of the learners involved should be provided below; This activity workbook has been completed by the following persons and we acknowledge that it was a fair team effort where everyone contributed equally to the work completed. We declare that no part of this assessment has been copied from another person’s work with the exception of where we have listed or referenced documents or work and that no part of this assessment has been written for us by another person. Learner 1: ____________________________________________________________ ...
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...business: The Company is involved in the manufacturing of full range of portable electric power tools. (PEPT) Power tools consist of products such as drills, circular saws, routers, planes, reciprocating saws and hammer drills. 805 of the power tools are corded while the remaining 20 % are cordless. It manufactures professional and consumer quality power tools and caters both consumer and industrial channels. The power tool market is divided in professional and consumer products, consumer and industrial channels, consumer and professional end users. A professional tool is characterized by high reliability, durability and better features. They are built to resist the rigidity and roughness of daily use by such tradesmen as carpenters, electricians, wood-workers and plumbers in the performance of their jobs. While a consumer tool is defined by lower reliability, durability and less features and are mainly used by individuals who do occasional jobs on their own at home. iv) Setting objectives: Objectives are precise and concrete and can be...
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...covering health and safety issues. Efficiency Other aspects of sustainable business include managing waste effectively and reducing the company’s carbon footprint. This can be improved by choosing suppliers who also take their responsibilities towards environmental impact seriously. For example, Marks & Spencer made £70 million of efficiency savings during 2010/11. Alongside reductions in waste and packaging and increased energy efficiency, the company is working with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain by improving efficiency of deliveries. Roles and skills Although engineering and technical roles are crucial in the oil and gas industry, oil companies also require lawyers, accountants, geologists, electricians, plumbers, crane drivers, mechanics, divers and designers. Roles in purchasing and supply cover all levels, from...
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...With more and more people visiting live venues comes more and more the roles, responsibilities and legal considerations. Most touring concert equipment is provided by specialised companies that provide both sound and lighting equipment or specialise in one or the other. The decision of selecting companies like this depends on location, performer’s requirement, venue size, and most important budget. The budget usually dictates all decisions and is determined by the popularity of the performers and their ability to attract more and more of an audience. Various organisational roles are involved with the concert production and each has part to play on the team. A stage manager coordinates the crew, which looking in more detail is created by sound, lighting and performers crew teams. The stage manager is responsible for the performer’s equipment (musical instruments). In some cases the stage manager may have assistance crew for each part of performer’s instruments. But let’s start from the top. The event manager is the person who plans and achieves the event. The event manager has to plan and organise the event within the budget provided from the client. This include booking acts, communicating with the stage management and providing necessary equipment by contracting companies providing the relevant kind of equipment. The stage manager, for his part, is responsible for the performer’s equipment, such as drums, guitars, and keyboards. The stage manager also should be looking after...
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...RESEARCH SUMMARY We took samples of 300 diabetic patients from different regions of the city. The samples were used there to analyze what quantity of medicines and which type of equipments and medicines are commonly used by different families, depending on the level of the treatment and other factors. The Data was collected through proper surveys which included questionnaires, face to face discussions and internet. Average of different medicines consumed and equipments used, helped to evaluate what amount of different medicines are preferred mostly. It was done to know the appropriate ratio of various types of medicines and equipments. After doing so, routes were set. The delivery charges were set after deep consideration of various factors which includes petrol, being consumed by vehicle. Eventually everything was set and thus a proper platform was laid to calculate the Profits, revenues and Cost spend by the System. PROJECT SCOPE Our Project which is about Mobile Diabetes Support across Lahore. This project has made us learn the different aspects of practical implementation of the theoretical matter we have gone through under your kind supervision. As far as this project is concerned, we want to propose a commercially feasible and socially suitable way of Mobile Diabetes Support to the doorstep of the diabetic patients. In this regard we gathered some useful information about the types of medicines and equipments used by the diabetic patients, the preferred medicines...
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