(Updated Feb. 20, 2021) As the general manager of a commercial business or a business owner, profit margins can be razor-thin. Whether you’re leasing the facility that houses your business or own it outright, any problems with the operation can…
Intelligent Street Lights
Calling all city workers: which one of you wouldn’t want to be able to check for outed street lighting from the comfort of your desk? We thought so. Enter the lighting system Tvilight, invented by Dutch designer Chintan Shah, who,…
LEED Energy Saving Solutions
Looking to LEED-certify your building? LEED practices greatly reduce the carbon footprint left by your home or business and save you money on energy costs over time. At Prairie Electric, we are extensively-trained in LEED certification, creating sustainable architecture that…
Your Best Commercial Lighting Options
(Updated Feb. 20, 2021) 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 fluorescents, nLIGHT technology, and LED systems are three…
New Construction Wiring
Blog post updated on February 3, 2019 Building a new home is an exciting but hectic time. There are so many choices to make: colors, textures, layout, and design. The more prepared you are before actual construction starts, the better…
Benefits of Design and Build Contracts
Design-build is a method of project delivery in which the owner hires one contractor for the design, submittal, and installation services for a project. There are many benefits of design-build contracts. The process allows for factors such as time, quality,…