Ten business opportunities for the electrical contracting sector
By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Mon, 2007-01-15 11:33The electrical contractor as the centre of competence
As systems such as electricity, ICT, and heating become more integrated, proper coordination between the different players in the building market is essential. Installers are in fact on-site experts and can assume an important role. As system integrators, they are not only responsible for installation, but they can also fulfil an advisory function. Yet many of the technologies are relatively new, unfamiliar to many installers, and will require substantial training. Provided this barrier can be overcome, ten opportunities, all ripe for a breakthrough, announce a bright future for the sector.
Table of contents:- 1. Smart homes and offices
- 2. Smart ageing: independent living for elderly people
- 3. Telemedicine: medical home care
- 4. Energy management
- 5. Photovoltaic systems: catching up?
- 6. Heat pumps: the revelation of the past decade
- 7. Domestic CHPs: ancient technology, modern application
- 8. Electric heating: making a comeback?
- 9. Powering the digital economy: robust design & extensive circuit monitoring
- A. Renovation for safety and comfort: underestimated risks?
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