J. Beischel Electric Takes the LEED
The Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (IEC) is pleased to announce that J. Beischel Electric of Cincinnati, Ohio received the IEC National Award of Excellence in LEED Approved Construction during the 52nd Annual IEC National Convention and Electric Expo in St. Louis, Missouri for its work on the Sycamore Township Fire Department Station #93.
DESIGN: The Sycamore Township Fire Department Station #93 is the only Fire Station in the Midwest designed to comply within the conditions and parameters necessary to achieve LEED Certified Gold Level certification. From the sorting of the trash to the types of LED bulbs used, green environmental thinking was incorporated into all aspects of the Fire Station.
OBSTACLES OVERCOME: Tying in a PV system, generator, transfer switch, and electric service was a daunting task. Having never dealt with a PV system, J. Beischel was very excited to learn and work on such a large project and teamed up with a reputable contractor who was certified and willing to work with them. J. Beischel employees also enrolled in college PV courses to learn all they could about PV systems.
SAFETY: J. Beischel Electric held weekly safety meetings while working on the Sycamore Township Fire Department Station project. With no injuries on this project, the company was able to maintain its zero accident history.
THE NUTS & BOLTS: Being a life saving facility, there could be no down time. A 600 amp full Emergency backup generator was installed with an 800 amp transfer switch. LED can lights were used for firemen sleeping spaces and conference room because they were dimmable and barely used 15 watts of power. In the apparatus bay where the Fire and EMS trucks were located, T8 f-bays with integral motion detectors were placed in each fixture so that lights come on only when necessary and turn off within a minute of non-movement.
The Award of Excellence in LEED Approved Construction recognizes IEC member companies that demonstrate innovation, new ideas, and success in efficient energy or green building construction projects. The LEED Approved Construction award is given to any new project (residential, commercial, or industrial) in which a majority of power usage is designed for energy savings and reduced consumption.
Press Release November 1, 2009
Local Contracting Company Rises to New Heights in Electrical Construction for yet another year!
IEC National Announces Its 2009 Excellence in
Construction Award Winners
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (IEC National) presented its annual Excellence in Construction Awards to members during the 52nd Annual IEC National Convention and Electric Expo, October 21-24 in St. Louis, Missouri.
"The electrical community is seeing the vast potential of more innovative and efficient designs," said Larry Mullins, IEC National Executive Vice President/CEO. "I would like to congratulate all our members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our industry."
Awards were presented to IEC contractor members in the following categories: residential construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, low voltage/limited energy and efficient energy/green construction. The winners were as follows:
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All submitted nominations for the Awards of Excellence in Electrical Construction are thoroughly reviewed by a panel of judges in the areas of design, implementation, obstacles overcome, creativity, and safety.
Established in 1957, IEC is a trade association composed of more than 3,500 members with 68 chapters nationwide. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, IEC is the nation's premier trade association representing America's independent electrical and systems contractors. IEC National aggresively works with the industry to establish a competitive environment for the merit shop - a philosophy that promotes the concept of free enterprise, open competition and economic opportunity for all.
