Commercial & Industrial

Here’s a word you should probably get used to hearing: plyscrapers. What are plyscrapers? They’re skyscrapers made of wood! The “ply” comes from plywood, although the term “plyscraper” is [...]

If you’ve won the contract for a new construction project or remodel in Vancouver and are starting to map out your project scope, consider bringing electrical design-build contractors into the [...]

What is clash detection, and how can it help avoid electrical problems? Simply put, clash detection is a tool used in the building information modeling (BIM) process. During clash detection, a [...]

Have you ever wondered why the Pacific Northwest is such a thriving hotspot for data centers? There is always a new data center in Portland that is opening up, which begs the question – why this [...]

When it comes to industrial electrical solutions, meeting production demands with as little downtime as possible is key in just about any industry. Automated processes require well-designed [...]

Preventative maintenance is [...]

At Prairie Electric, we provide much more than just household [...]

Calling all city workers: which one of you wouldn’t want to be able to check for outed [...]

Looking to LEED-certify your building? LEED practices greatly reduce the carbon footprint left by [...]

Think choosing a lighting type for your business means big spending? Think again. Today’s lighting options include technologies that allow you to light your building for less. High efficiency [...]