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Gillespie Electric, Inc.
on Saturday, March 15, 2025
Electrical emergencies don’t send a calendar invite—they strike without warning. Whether it’s a power outage from a spring storm or a tripped breaker in the middle of a production run, being unprepared can cost your business time, money, and safety. As commercial and industrial electrical experts, we’ve seen firsthand how a little planning goes a long way. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get your ...
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Industrial Electric
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Electrical Safety
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Commerical Electric
Tagged: Industrial Electric, Commercial Electric, Electrical Efficiency, Commercial Lighting, Industrial Lighting, Electrical Contractor, Electrical Safety, General Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Electrical Audit, Emergency Lighting
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Gillespie Electric, Inc.
on Saturday, January 4, 2025
In recent years, the electrical industry has been grappling with a significant challenge that threatens to dim the lights on progress: the skill gap. This issue has been exacerbated by a stark ratio where for every five skilled electricians retiring, only two new workers are stepping into the trade. This 5:2 ratio isn't just a statistic; it's a wake-up call for the industry, signaling potential ...
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Industrial Electric
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Residential Electric
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Electrical Safety
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Construction News
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Commerical Electric
Tagged: Industrial Electric, Commercial Electric, Electrical Contractor, Skilled Trades
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Gillespie Electric, Inc.
on Wednesday, October 30, 2024
In recent years, a significant shift has been emerging in education and career paths as more young people reconsider the traditional four-year college route. Many are turning toward skilled trades, a choice that offers strong career opportunities and impressive financial incentives. Among these trades, electrical work stands out as a promising field with ample job security and competitive ...
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Industrial Electric
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Residential Electric
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Construction News
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Commerical Electric
Tagged: Electrical Contractor, Workforce Development, Skilled Trades
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Gillespie Electric, Inc.
on Thursday, September 2, 2021
Wet Location? Damp Location?
It’s important to know the difference because installing the wrong electrical equipment is going to be discovered during the final inspection and just when the electrician was packed up and ready to move on to his next project.
It’s easy to recognize when a dry location luminaire is installed under a porch roof because it has a load of bugs already piling up inside ...
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Commerical Electric
Tagged: Commercial Electric
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Gillespie Electric, Inc.
on Friday, October 30, 2020
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Commerical Electric
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Gillespie Electric, Inc.
on Friday, September 11, 2020
A Message from Bill Harrison – The Coach
Meetings
Are you still having too many meetings, virtual or in person? Do many of them seem unproductive? Most would say yes. Managers just have meetings; some on a regular schedule and others unplanned. Too many folks do not know how to have a productive meeting, sometimes the manager and sometimes the participants and sometimes both. Read on.
I ...
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Commerical Electric
Tagged: Teamwork
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