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    PV DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO READ

    Hello thanks in advice, I would like to find PV design & construction projects in Internet in order to read, learn, .... Can anyone recommend me a website or something similar. many thanks.
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    How to Choose the Right Construction Management Software?

    When it comes to choosing the right construction management tool, there are a lot of factors to consider. Einpix is a simple construction management tool that is specifically designed for construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and other industry professionals...
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    Getting into Site Work UK

    Hey everyone I am looking at getting away from dealing with customers (haha) an am looking to get into site work. I have ECS Approved gold card, fully qualified. Not domestic installer. Just getting tired of having to justify my costs and prices over 6 weeker undercutting. I dont mind either...
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    Location for main electrical panels in new construction

    Hi, I have a general question about main panel locations. The house is 120' long so I was contemplating running 2x 200amp panels located on the exterior of the house as marked in the attached photo. The main service and meter is on a pole outside. I had planned on running a trench from the main...
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    RIC routes into construction.

    Good day I’m doing an electrical course online with RIC ( routes into construction) I just want a little insight information about them whether they are legit or not. There’s some red flags such as; no reviews about them, their social media either has 20 following or they have one at all. If...
  6. InfinitPipe®: Onsite Manufactured Continuous FRP Conduit

    InfinitPipe®: Onsite Manufactured Continuous FRP Conduit

    This video shows how a jointless conduit of any length can be manufactured on site. The product can be used for new cable installations. More importantly, we can use the same technique to build a conduit around existing cables without disconecting the cables at the ends and taking them out of...
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    Best way to to move light switch to other side of wall when dealing with metal boxes (commercial construction)?

    My first post and thank you for reading. I live in a commercial building that was converted to residential. I have a walk in closet where the light switch was installed inside the closet. I am adding shelving and want to move the switch so that it is on the other side of the wall to make space...
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    New Home Construction with Tripping Arc Fault Breakers

    Greetings All: I am new to this forum and hope I am in the correct sub-group. We are nearly completed with our new home construction...just a couple weeks from moving in. The 200Amp service panel has 4, sometimes 5 arc fault breakers that repeatedly trip at random times. There are NO...
  9. Midwest

    Flooring design & construction

    Apologies mods, feel free to move my thread elsewhere, couldn't seem to find anywhere suitable Wondering if there's any knowledgeable carpenters here. I'm converting my integral garage to a habitable room. Unfortunately I only have 80mm finish floor level, to match with existing ground floor...
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    Earthing and Bonding question

    I need someone to enlighten me about Earthing and Bonding. We've just completed the construction of four Fabricated Steel Bay Structures with a total of 354 Stansions 102 Beams, all connected to the Porlins, the place is to be used to seat 120,000 persons. I am not in doubt of the importance...
  11. Lou

    Anyone going to UK Construction Week from 8th to 10th October 2019

    We are going to be popping down on the 9th to meet with @FIXRADIO before their awards later in the evening. (Have you nominated anyone? If not you can here) Are any sponsors or members going to be there? It would be nice to say hello :)
  12. Jason Philip

    Automation vs. Construction - career advice please

    Currently working as a control system technician focusing on installing wiring on conveyors and control panels, get 12.5 p/h and lots of work away from home. Have previously done residential / commercial & industrial installation electrician jobs. Am torn wether to go back to construction, for...
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    low power 110v~240v device on a construction site

    PoE details: Input: AC 100v~240v- 50/60Hz 0.3A max Output: DC 24v 0.5A PoE injector is used to convert mains AC into DC and power IP devices such as CCTV cameras and Wifi APs. These devices are designed for worldwide sale and are also widely used in the US and alike on 110v supplies. The only...
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    Medium size shop. Full concrete construction etc .Basement with 2 fire exits.Fire /smoke alarms?

    As title ! Single entry ground front door. twin stairs to basement . Each side of basement (It was knocked into one years ago) has its own fire escape etc . what would be the Basic level of Fire/smoke detection equipment that"should be required" for each of the 2 floors ? Thanks
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    Inspect and test construction site temp power

    hello I’ve been asked to inspect and test a temporary power setup on a construction site involving 3 ldu with 110 and 230v outlets. We have no 230 on site however practically doing the test procedure on the ldu themselves the 110v outlets how would you go about this ? Thanks bare in mind I’m...
  16. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Construction site weather forcasting

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    Construction firms fined over electric shocks to workers

    Two companies have been sentenced after a construction worker suffered life changing injuries when he received an electric shock from an overhead power line. Continue reading...
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    employing 'casual labourer'

    Any sparks on here care to share any advice/past experience Needing the odd hand now I am getting little busier- can't see it being more than 5 days a month if that and not month in month out. laborer/mate is self employed (actually has his own business- but not as busy as me) wouldn't be...
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    ECS

    I keep seeing jobs around that need ECS card, and years on the job! EAL Periodic Inspection, Testing & Condition Reporting of Electrical (2395) LCP Initial Verification and Certificate of Electrical Installations (2394) C&G2377-22 In-Service Inspection & Testing C&G2382-12 17th Edition Wiring...
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    Gb Construction Training

    Great Britain Construction Training are an independent training/assessment centre based in London and we can help you achieve the right qualification for the right job! We are a principal hub for all Construction, Electrical Training and development programmes. GB Construction Training is a...

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