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Around the Circuit
Engineering
Executives Forecast Hike in 2005 Sales
Engineering companies have predicted the highest
increase in profit margins in the history of an industry
survey. EFCG, Inc., a New York-based financial management consulting
company, surveyed executives at 180 design firms, which ranged in
revenue from less than $10 million to more than $1 billion. The
executives anticipate an average of a 7% increase in growth and 10.1%
hike in operating margins in 2004 and a 9% rise in growth and an 11.3%
increase in margins in 2005. EFCG, which has conducted the survey for
the past nine years, found that although the executives' predictions
are
sometimes overly optimistic, last year's results measured up to the
predictions. While engineering firms see better times ahead, they still
expect to face such concerns as personnel shortages, rising oil prices,
lack of bonding, and offshoring.
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IES Sells Two
Electrical Contracting Firms
Integrated Electrical Services, which topped
EC&M's 2004 listing of the Top 50 electrical contractors,
recently announced the sale of two of its electrical contracting firms.
IES sold College Station, Texas-based Britt Rice Electric, Inc., and
Oklahoma City-based Delco Electric, Inc., for $7.5 million. The units
had
combined revenues of $38.7 million and a combined operating income of
$1.5
million. According to EC&M's sister publication, Electrical
Marketing, IES posted a net loss of $134.4 million in the 2004
fiscal fourth
quarter and will use the net proceeds from the sales to retire IES'
senior secured indebtedness.
NASA Awards
Electrical Systems Contract to Engineering Firm
NASA has hired a Houston-based engineering firm to
develop technology for the launch of future science and space missions.
Muniz Engineering, Inc., will provide electrical engineering support
services for Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. The firm
will
provide the engineering services for the study, design, development,
fabrication, integration, testing, verification, and operations of
space
flight, airborne, and ground system hardware and software.
EC&M to
Offer Business Advice for Service Contractors
Calling all service contractors: If you've got questions, we've
got answers. Beginning in January 2005, EC&M will launch a new
monthly business-themed Q&A column for the owners of electrical service
companies. Each month in the print magazine, Patrick Kennedy, president
of Mister Sparky and CEO of Electricians' Success International, will
answer real questions submitted by real readers with real problems.
Need
advice on how to turn a negative service call into a positive referral?
Having trouble drumming up new business? With nearly 20 years in the
electrical service industry, Kennedy has almost seen it all, and he's
ready to use that experience to help you. E-mail your service
contracting questions to mhalverson@primediabusiness.com
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Project Watch
Florida
Municipality Seeks Electrical Firm to Maintain and Improve Public
Facilities
The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners in
Florida is looking for an electrical engineering firm to provide
ongoing
professional services related to the maintenance and improvement of
public facilities. The Pasco County Purchasing Department will be
accepting sealed bids until 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 in the Pasco County
Purchasing Department, 8919 Government Drive, New Port Richey, FL
34654.
For more information, view the bid
notice.
University of
Wisconsin Plans to Renovate Classrooms
The University of Wisconsin in La Crosse, Wis., seeks a
contracting firm to renovate classrooms located in the Morris Hall,
Wimberly Hall, and Cowley Hall buildings. The scope of work includes
selective demolition, overhead projection screens, and HVAC and
electrical work. Bids are due at 2 p.m. on Jan. 20 and must be sent to
the State of Wisconsin Administration Building, 7th Floor, 101 East
Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53702. A pre-bid inspection tour will take
place at 10 a.m. on Jan. 10. For more information, view the bid
notice.
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Zone Exclusives
Eye on Safety
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)
is
now moving into its second decade of providing electrical safety
information for the home, school, and workplace. The organization
recently announced its new board officers and members for 2005. Grant
Carter, vice president of marketing and communications for CSA Group,
will serve as the chairman of the ESFI Board of Directors and is
currently planning ways to increase electrical safety awareness in
2005.
David Tallman, who has been part of the ESFI board since 2001, will
serve as the vice chairman.
EC&M Seeking
Submissions for Project Watch Department
Is your firm working on a landmark construction
project?
EC&M is looking for projects to profile in its monthly Project
Watch department. The construction project must be currently underway
and feature an extensive amount of electrical work. Please e-mail your
project descriptions, contact information, and jobsite photos to Amy Fischbach,
EC&M staff writer.
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Shows and Events
Electric West 2005
The electric industry is evolving with new
opportunities
for electrical professionals, and Electric West can help you take
advantage of them with new pavilions and new conference sessions
targeting some of the hottest markets in the industry -- home
automation, renewable energy, and power quality. If you purchase,
recommend, or use electrical products and equipment, you won't want to
miss this trade show and conference from Feb. 8-10 at the Anaheim
Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The conference program has been
expanded to include more than 60 courses, including sessions on changes
to the 2005 NEC. Visit the Web
site to register online.
Technology for
Construction
Electrical professionals who are looking for the latest
in software and information technology are invited to attend the
Technology for Construction conference. The event, which is part of the
World of Concrete, will take place from Jan. 17-21 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center in Las Vegas. The conference will feature 46 sessions
for IT and general management. An Executive Forum will discuss
business
strategies, management concepts, and technology solutions, and the IT
marketplace will showcase products and tools for the construction
industry. Visit the Web
site
for more information.
BICSI Winter
Conference
Learn about the latest in the information transport
industry by attending the BICSI Winter Conference from Jan. 24-27 at
the
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event
will feature three days of general sessions, an awards banquet, and a
trade show. For more information, visit BICSI's Web site.
IEEE Industrial
Applications Society Electrical Safety Workshop
Professionals will exchange ideas for preventing
electrical accidents and injuries in the workplace at the IEEE
Industrial Applications Society Electrical Safety Workshop. The event,
which will take place from Feb. 8-11 at the Marriott Tech Center in
Denver, will help to establish best practices and advance technology.
The workshop will feature tutorials on topics such as arc-flash hazard
analysis and implementing an electrical safety program. For more
information, visit the Web site.
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