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  • Three people working at a large desk with architectural plans, a laptop, and a blue hard hat. They are discussing electrical details and marking the plans with pens.
    March 27, 2018

    Choosing Electrical Design-Build Contractors in Washington State

    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…
  • January 18, 2018

    Questions to Ask an Electrician Before Hiring Them

    If your home’s ancient electrical system just fried your brand-new, very expensive, ultra HD television, you need an electrician. It may tempting to hire the shop that says they can…
  • December 13, 2017

    What is Clash Detection?

    UPDATED: March 21, 2020  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)…
  • December 2, 2017

    Do I need an emergency electrician?

    When the power goes out, it’s difficult to know if the unexpected outage will last 10 minutes or 10 hours. If you’re relying on electricity for medical equipment or heat…
  • Two construction workers wearing safety gear are using a tool to work on a metal pipe. They are in an indoor, industrial setting with various pipes and equipment around them, closely collaborating with an electrician to ensure the electrical systems are integrated seamlessly.
    October 17, 2017

    4 warning signs of a bad electrician

    When a fixture in your home needs repairs, you don’t have time to deal with a bad electrician who’s not going to get the job done right the first time.…
  • An electrician in a blue T-shirt is working on electrical wiring in a wooden structure, focusing intently on the task.
    October 11, 2017

    Electrician job security to remain strong through 2024

    It’s often the assumption that high school students will attend college or university after graduation. Likewise, it’s expected perhaps a person looking to make a career change would first “go…
  • A construction worker in a hard hat and high-visibility vest operates a power tool while working on wooden framing at a site, alongside a Vancouver electrician handling the electrical wiring.
    September 13, 2017

    What kind of license do you need in Washington State to work as an electrician?

    Fortunately, the path to becoming an electrician in Washington state is not too complicated. There’s a lot of experience and on-site training needed, but it’s not quite the same commitment…
  • February 18, 2016

    New Electric Car? We Can Install Your Charger!

    If you have recently decided to make the trade from gas pump to plug and you’re the new owner of an electric-powered car, you’ll now have a convenient and affordable…
  • February 10, 2016

    We Can Hide Your Wires!

    Installing new televisions or expensive sound systems in your home or work space is exciting, but the annoying wires that come with these items can be a real eyesore. Prairie…
  • November 19, 2015

    Prairie Electric Transforms the Beauty Box Spa!

    Our Prairie Electric team is always excited to work on commercial projects that incorporate both wiring and lighting design. Our Lighting Design department is highly skilled at assessing new spaces…