In the course of providing electrical contracting services for commercial, industrial, health care, retail and educational projects, the professionals of RJ Martin Electric field a variety of questions from general contractors (GCs) and end users about many facets of our business and our company. We’ve written several blogs during 2019 that address some of the most commonly asked questions we receive, and as 2019 draws to a close, we’ve included one more to help you better understand what we do, and what RJ Martin Electric is all about. We hope you find this valuable, and we always welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our services and answer your questions in person.

Question: Beyond qualifications, capabilities and experience, are there any informal, or unwritten, signs that an electrical contracting firm is a good fit for my project?

Answer: In fact, there is—and it’s a big one. It goes without saying that the electrical contracting firm you select for your next project should have deep experience in your industry, and with the type of project you’re planning. They should price their work fairly and have established track records of performing work safely, on time and on budget.

Then there’s trust. Certainly, professional capabilities and a solid track record can help to reinforce the sense of trust you have with an electrical contractor. But trust is more than that—it’s built on a foundation of shared values, and it provides an intangible feeling that instills confidence and builds bonds. In the end, businesses are run by people. You and your associates should trust the people you do business with. Accordingly, the electrical contractor you hire should instill confidence that their work will be of the highest quality and performed in strict adherence to time and budgetary parameters.

For insight on the six qualities that help to establish trust in electrical contracting, read our recent blog.

Question: Electrical contracting projects in industrial settings are extremely demanding. What are RJ Martin Electric’s qualifications in this area?

Answer: Industrial projects are a specialty of RJ Martin Electric. Over many decades, our company has proven its ability to perform in ultra-demanding industrial environments and deliver excellent work on time and on budget. Through our work in industrial settings of all sizes and scopes, we’ve identified six common challenges associated with electrical contracting projects in the industrial realm:

• 1) Identifying an electrical contractor with deep, proven industrial experience.
• 2) Working in demanding – sometimes extreme – environments.
• 3) Executing electrical requirements with or without complete drawings.
• 4) Avoiding time delays and cost overruns.
• 5) Ensuring continuity of work and processes in multiple locations.
• 6) Maintaining safety throughout the duration of an industrial electrical contracting project.

For complete insights on each of these six areas, read our recent blog.

Question: How do I know the electrical contractors I hire are properly trained?

Answer: When you hire an electrical contracting firm for your next commercial, industrial, health care, retail or educational project, you deserve assurance that the firm’s electricians are thoroughly trained in all aspects of their work. That encompasses not only educational and vocational training, but safety training as well. Moreover, the field of electrical contracting evolves like any vocational field does, so training in all areas of electrical contracting must be ongoing and account for new developments, techniques and procedures.

At RJ Martin Electric, we have always been, and will always be, 100 percent committed to thorough, ongoing training. We believe well-trained electricians offer GCs and end users the optimal combination of expertise, dedication and value. Our training programs and initiatives focus on two key areas: vocational training and safety training. For more information on our training initiatives in each area, read our recent blog.

Contact RJ Martin Electric to learn more.

We hope this blog helps answer questions you may have about electrical contracting issues, and the approach RJ Martin Electric takes in these areas. If you seek an exceptional electrical contracting firm for your next industrial, health care, commercial, education or retail project, please call Robert J. Martin at 216-662-7100 or email rmartinjr@rjmartinelectric.com.