Electrical contractors should look at the security industry for new opportunities as demands for energy efficiency drive convergence in building facilities.
Building regulations will demand that buildings are increasingly energy efficient, and this will be reflected in a need for integrated security and IT systems, including CCTV, access control, and other security systems
A report by the NICEIC/ECA states that, “Crossover of trades will create opportunities for electrical contractors who are prepared to add new skills, but will marginalise those who are not.”
IFSEC International is therefore encouraging ‘pioneering contractors’ to explore security system integration at the show in May.
Charlie Cracknell, event director for IFSEC International says, “Electrical contractors and wholesalers should not rule out the significant demand around keeping a building safe and secure. With competition on the increase the opportunity for electrical contractors to develop new skills and industry knowledge is paramount.
“Testament to the developments across the industry and our aim to provide the most up-to-date and relevant industry information, IFSEC International is bigger than last year and will see a brand new comprehensive, free, education programme. Featuring four education theatres and a number of key feature areas including the Intelligent Integration Zone, sponsored by Integrated Security Manufacturing Ltd and the ipAssured Education Zone, hosted by Anixter, focusing on the latest product developments and installation trends.”
IFSEC International is also encouraging electrical contractors and wholesalers to consider adding fire protection systems to their portfolio, with IFSEC Fire Solutions having a considerably larger presence at the show this year.
For more information on the show, and to share your views on convergence, visit the IFSEC website here.
It doesn’t surprise me that the security industry offers a lot of opportunities to electricians. As technology penetrates every corner of our world, security becomes ever more important. We often think of this as a software issue, but it is just as much a concern for hardware developers. Our physical devices need to be secure as the systems that run them.
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Being an electrician would be really scary. If I were to try to be an electrician I would always be afraid of getting electrocuted. I never would have thought that electrical contractors should be looking into the security industry. However, although that is something unexpected I can definitely see how it would be beneficial.
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I can see how this might be a good crossover for these professionals. Most security systems these days involve very serious electrical components that only a professional should handle. Electrical contractors would be ideal for the job.
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I would agree that electrical contractors should consider the security industry in their work. They are directly related to each other in my opinion because the electrical contractor has the necessary skills to install security devices. If they included the security industry in their work then they could install the security system as the building or house was being built instead of doing it after.
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This is interesting. I’m sure there is work in the security industry for electricians. They could be very useful. There are all sorts of electrical needs when it comes to figuring out security systems. http://www.qualityelectricservice.net/Electrical-Repairs-Annandale-VA.html
It’s really interesting to think about this actually. The security industry and the work of an electrical contractor would be really closely aligned. I would love to see exactly how easily someone would transfer from one to another. It could be a really big step to try to take to say the very least.
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This is something that home builders should look for in an electrician– a willingness to adapt and learn new techniques. The changes in technology have changed the electrical components of a house. If you can find an electrician who’s willing to stay up-to-date, your home will be better off for it. http://www.a-teamelectrickc.com/electricians-kansas-city.html
This is a great way to create work, we are looking into security systems at the moment to accompany our electrical installation work
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This is a great new way to find work. This accompanied with the electrical compliance industry that is forever growing the electrical industry looks very brights. We have now moved into solely providing electrical certificates; this is proving a great way to have very low over heads.
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adequate safety measures for their workers, the can put their lives at risk.